A serious leg injury along the banks of the Calfkiller River prompted a coordinated rescue this weekend, bringing together multiple White County emergency response agencies to safely remove an injured patient from challenging terrain. Members of the Doyle Volunteer Fire Department, Central View Volunteer Fire Department, Hickory Valley Volunteer Fire

A White County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Alverson Road near Smithville Highway at approximately 10 p.m. July 20 after someone reported seeing a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Mayberry accused of false mileage reports, using office computers to gamble

Cute As A Button Consignment, founded and operated by Sparta native Sheila Eller, has been helping families save money and earn extra income for more than two decades. The seasonal pop-up consignment sale brings thousands of gently used and quality items to the White County Fairgrounds Ag Complex at

Tony Kelly has built T Kelly's into a destination for shoppers looking for name-brand merchandise at discounted prices. Located at 28 Mayberry St. in Sparta, the closeout and liquidation store has served customers for the past two and a half years by offering a constantly changing selection

Rocky Pop isn't closing—it's growing. The popular local business is joining forces with One Heart Apparel, creating one expanded location that will offer more custom apparel services, faster production and all the products customers already know and love.

Morgan and James Eubanks have turned a lifelong passion for baking into J&M Baked Goods, a family-owned business offering handcrafted breads, pastries, custom cakes and homemade canned goods. Operating alongside Foggy Hill Farm Stand since May 2025, the business focuses on small-batch baked goods made with

A White County man arrested last month after deputies alleged he discarded drugs during a traffic stop pleaded guilty Tuesday in General Sessions Court. Stephen Rascoe Wilhite entered a plea to simple possession of methamphetamine and received an 11-month, 29-day sentence to be served on supervised probation. Court

The player that graced the pitch in Cookeville, now will officiate on the world's biggest stage

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White County soccer fans will have someone to cheer for on the national stage this summer. Ana Dronebarger, who will enter eighth grade at White County Middle School this fall, recently helped her travel team, All-In FC TN Eclipse, capture the Tennessee Presidents' Cup State Championship in Murfreesboro.

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The annual Benson's Backpack Assistance Ministry event took place at White County High School around the track of Dee Harris Field on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to around noon, providing free school supplies and other resources to students in White and Van Buren counties. Hosted

Tommy Pedigo left White County determined to build a better future. Decades later, after a successful career in education, insurance and business, he returned home to serve as Sparta's mayor—fulfilling a promise to give back to the community that shaped him.

From a White County farm to a career with global impact, Cathryn Rolfe says the values she learned growing up in Sparta shaped every opportunity that followed.

The White County Board of Education approved a new agreement Thursday night that will keep Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger leading the district in the years ahead. The decision came as board members discussed the direction of White County Schools, recent accomplishments within the district, and the importance of maintaining

White County Schools is adding three new propane-powered buses thanks to a grant that transportation officials say will save money, reduce emissions and provide a quieter ride for drivers and students.

White County Schools will soon distribute $1 million in state performance funding, but district leaders say the award represents far more than a financial bonus. The funding places White County among a select group of Tennessee school systems recognized for exceptional academic performance, an achievement officials say reflects the work

Motlow State Community College in Sparta proudly recognizes Bianca Zamora as this month’s Student of Distinction, an honor celebrating outstanding academic achievement and dedication to the community. The college extends its sincere appreciation to Citizen’s Bank for its continued sponsorship of the Student of Distinction program. Zamora, a

The White County Commission voted Monday to rescind its previous support for Flock Safety license plate reader cameras and approved a separate resolution prohibiting AI- and data-processing facilities connected to the electrical grid in White County.

As traffic continues to increase around several growing areas of Sparta, city officials are moving quickly to make two intersections safer before students return to school later this month. During Thursday's meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved installing a three-way stop at the intersection

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, is encouraging residents of Warren and White counties to take advantage of Tennessee's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend. The sales tax holiday, designated by the Tennessee General Assembly, begins Friday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. and

The City of Sparta is working to fill multiple vacancies across several departments as employee turnover continues to create staffing challenges, a situation city leaders say is increasingly tied to pay disparities with surrounding communities. During Thursday night's meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a

A high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began on a busy White County roadway and ended across the county line has resulted in charges for a Smithville man, according to court records. According to an affidavit filed in General Sessions Court, the incident occurred on April 21 when a White County

Friday night added another layer of separation across multiple divisions in the White County Youth Baseball and Softball League, with several tight finishes and a few teams continuing to assert themselves at the top. In Competitive T-Ball, three games delivered plenty of offense, including the narrowest margin of the

A traffic stop near a Sparta elementary school quickly escalated into a drug-related arrest after authorities say a driver was found with suspected narcotics and paraphernalia following an investigation that began with a BOLO alert. According to an affidavit of complaint filed in White County General Sessions Court, the

A late-night traffic stop that began with a speeding vehicle at a Sparta intersection quickly escalated into a felony arrest — one that, according to court records, involved a loaded handgun and a driver who admitted he should not have been behind the wheel.