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Sparta   -   Mar 03, 2026 County Executive Candidate: Denny Wayne Robinson
County Executive Candidate: Denny Wayne Robinson

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Sparta   -   Mar 03, 2026 Warriorettes Knock Off Lady Panthers
Warriorettes Knock Off Lady Panthers

Sparta will defend their Region title on Wednesday night after taking down their foe from Crossville.

Highway Superintendent Candidate: Jerry Sawyer
Sparta   -   Mar 03, 2026 Highway Superintendent Candidate: Jerry Sawyer

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Feb 26, 2026 Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities
Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities

Early Tuesday morning, a single-vehicle accident led to a temporary roadway closure on Walnut Grove Road. Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene, where a canopy was set up as part of the investigation. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which served as the on-scene command unit, the

Feb 21, 2026 Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals
Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals

White County takes down Livingston Academy for a third time this season to move on to the Semi-Finals

Feb 19, 2026 Walking bridge at South Carter Street Park closed indefinitely
Walking bridge at South Carter Street Park closed indefinitely

The walking bridge at South Carter Street Park in downtown Sparta is now closed indefinitely after city officials determined it could no longer be safely used by the public. The timber bridge spans the Calfkiller River and serves as a key connector between the park’s walking trail and the

Business
Mar 02, 2026 The shop Sparta didn’t know it needed: The Purple Iris Marketplace
The shop Sparta didn’t know it needed: The Purple Iris Marketplace

Tucked inside the shopping strip on Mose Drive, The Purple Iris Marketplace has grown into one of Sparta’s newest community favorites. Located at 229 Mose Dr., the shop has been connecting local artists, crafters, and small businesses under one roof since opening on November 1, 2025. Before its transformation,

Feb 26, 2026 Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub
Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub

At 390 Sewell Drive in Sparta, One Heart Apparel has become a steady resource for residents and businesses needing personalized items. Since opening on May 25, 2020 under the ownership of Tahir Rajab, the shop has grown from a simple printing service into a go-to destination for custom apparel, accessories,

Feb 20, 2026 Your next great find? Hunt and Gather.
Your next great find? Hunt and Gather.

Two Dresses. Zero Dollars. One New Downtown Shop Turning Heads in Sparta

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Mar 04, 2026 Warriors End The Season in Region Semi-Finals
Warriors End The Season in Region Semi-Finals

White County's boys basketball season comes to an end after falling to Cumberland County for the third straight time this season

Mar 03, 2026 Wildcats tamed: Warriorettes -pounce for 19–1 win
Wildcats tamed: Warriorettes -pounce for 19–1 win

The White County Middle School Warriorettes erupted for 19 runs in just two innings to mercy-rule the Monterey Wildcats Tuesday night.

Mar 03, 2026 No-hitter + hot bats = Warriors dominate 10-0
No-hitter + hot bats = Warriors dominate 10-0

White County High School dominated Monday’s matchup against the Pickett County Bobcats, earning a 10–0 victory powered by steady hitting and a no-hit performance on the mound. Preston Taylor led the offense with a perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3. He doubled in the second inning and

Mar 03, 2026 Warriors roll to 13–0 win over Prescott South
Warriors roll to 13–0 win over Prescott South

The White County Middle School Warriors continued their hot streak Monday night, overpowering the Prescott South Bulldogs in a decisive 13–0 victory. With the win, the Warriors have now racked up an impressive 50 runs across their last three games, showcasing an offense firing on all cylinders. White County

Community View All
Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Mar 01, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

Check out what's happening around White County over the next week!

Feb 23, 2026 27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department
27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department

When members of the Stitch Share and Show Guild gather around their sewing machines, the conversations flow as easily as the stitches. Patterns are traded, stories are shared, and the hum of fabric becoming something new fills the room. But over the past year, those sessions have carried a deeper

Feb 22, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

Check out what's happening around White County over the next week!

Education View All
Feb 25, 2026 Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers
Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers

Could 23-Year-Olds Soon Drive Tennessee School Buses? Lawmakers Say Yes

Feb 23, 2026 WCHS Students Make History at State Science Bowl
WCHS Students Make History at State Science Bowl

The Science Bowl is a fast-paced academic competition that offers teams of high school students from across the state of Tennessee a chance to match their wits in math and science. Teams made up of four students from each participating school competed in a round-robin preliminary round where they had

Feb 17, 2026 New season of Warrior Media at WCHS
New season of Warrior Media at WCHS

Warrior Media has become one of the best media resources for WCHS and the White County community. Warrior Media is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of providing not only morning announcements to the faculty and students, but sharing school news and school events around the United States and the World. The

Feb 15, 2026 Sparta Rotary sponsors 4 WCHS students for 2025 RYLA Leadership event
Sparta Rotary sponsors 4 WCHS students for 2025 RYLA Leadership event

Four White County High School students recently had the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills thanks to the support of the Sparta Rotary International 6780 Club. The Rotary Club sponsored Tori Mabe, Solomon Hawkins, Elijah Sparkman, and Adam Shaw to attend the Fall RYLA event at Camp Nakanawa in Crossville.

Education View All
Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Feb 26, 2026 Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities
Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities

Early Tuesday morning, a single-vehicle accident led to a temporary roadway closure on Walnut Grove Road. Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene, where a canopy was set up as part of the investigation. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which served as the on-scene command unit, the

Feb 21, 2026 Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals
Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals

White County takes down Livingston Academy for a third time this season to move on to the Semi-Finals

Feb 19, 2026 Walking bridge at South Carter Street Park closed indefinitely
Walking bridge at South Carter Street Park closed indefinitely

The walking bridge at South Carter Street Park in downtown Sparta is now closed indefinitely after city officials determined it could no longer be safely used by the public. The timber bridge spans the Calfkiller River and serves as a key connector between the park’s walking trail and the

Government View All
Mar 03, 2026 New landfill cell could pump $400K into county budget
New landfill cell could pump $400K into county budget

Commissioners were briefed Monday on major landfill changes projected to deliver close to $400,000 in annual host fees for White County.

Feb 27, 2026 Voter Primer: What elected county offices do (and what they don't do)
Voter Primer: What elected county offices do (and what they don't do)

County government can feel complicated, especially when different offices have responsibilities that sound similar. To help simplify things, here’s a quick, plain-language breakdown of what these county offices do and don’t do, so voters have the facts they need before casting a ballot. Highway Supervisor (County Highway / Road

Feb 26, 2026 Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)
Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)

What County Commissioners Actually Are County commissioners are the members of the county legislative body — the group legally responsible for governing the county’s policy and finances. In Tennessee, they’re sometimes also called the county legislative body. They are elected officials who serve terms (usually four years) and represent

Feb 25, 2026 Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers
Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers

Could 23-Year-Olds Soon Drive Tennessee School Buses? Lawmakers Say Yes

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Sparta   -   Feb 26, 2026 Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub
Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub

At 390 Sewell Drive in Sparta, One Heart Apparel has become a steady resource for residents and businesses needing personalized items. Since opening on May 25, 2020 under the ownership of Tahir Rajab, the shop has grown from a simple printing service into a go-to destination for custom apparel, accessories,

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Sparta   -   Feb 26, 2026 Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)
Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)

What County Commissioners Actually Are County commissioners are the members of the county legislative body — the group legally responsible for governing the county’s policy and finances. In Tennessee, they’re sometimes also called the county legislative body. They are elected officials who serve terms (usually four years) and represent

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Sparta   -   Feb 26, 2026 Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities
Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities

Early Tuesday morning, a single-vehicle accident led to a temporary roadway closure on Walnut Grove Road. Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene, where a canopy was set up as part of the investigation. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which served as the on-scene command unit, the

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 25, 2026 Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers
Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers

Could 23-Year-Olds Soon Drive Tennessee School Buses? Lawmakers Say Yes

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