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Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to authorize bids for the installation of a backup generator at the YMCA building. The full-building backup has been purchased. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the generator will allow the YMCA to maintain power and operate as a makeshift emergency shelter if needed. “We hope we never have to use it,” Lowery said. “But it’ll be ... Read More »

The White County School Board has approved two lease agreements to house a pair of child care services at the Board of Education Office. EduCare Early Learning Center and Sparta YMCA will run the operations. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the office has unused space to offer the service to the community. “I have gone out and talked to ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland will be freezin’ for a reason on March 6 with the second annual Polar Plunge in the region. Upper Cumberland Polar Plunge Director Kaydra Cash said donating and fundraising for the plunge helps support the Upper Cumberland’s Special Olympic teams with equipment and travel expenses. Although, Cash said that because of COVID, supporters will be able to ... Read More »