Sparta Police asked the City Council Thursday night to help with increased pay and the hiring of more officers. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn and Assistant Chief Brent Copeland addressed the Council. This after Dunn and another officer responded to a disturbance Saturday night where shots were fired. Dunn said that made him realize the department needed to hire and ... Read More »
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This Week: White County Fire Merger; Cumberland Discusses Hiring
White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday at 6pm at the County ... Read More »
Sparta Wants To Upgrade Its Mosquito Spray System
City Of Sparta updating its efforts to protect the community against mosquitoes. City Council approved the bidding process for a new spray machine. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the new equipment would be in place for next spring. “Our machine is probably 25 years old and it’s on its last leg,” Quick said. “So we’re going to try to ... Read More »