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The White County Jail is once again certified with the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Sheriff Steve Page said certification takes consistent hard work and accountability for making sure operations are done the right way. Page said as sheriff, training had to improve so talented corrections officers were in place to achieve this standard. “To get this jail certified took a lot ... Read More »

Two Sparta convenience stores have been put on a one year probation for selling alcohol after being caught in a sting operation. Sparta Police Department conducted the compliance checks. Alcorn’s Market and Dixie Mart both sold alcohol to an undercover officer without checking for identification. The managers of each establishment told the Sparta Beer Board that employees will be properly ... Read More »

Sparta took some significant wind damage during Tuesday’s storms. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that several trees fell, taking down power lines and blocking roads. Quick said that some electric customers have had to go without power into Wednesday. “North side of town, the Rainbow Subdivision there’s north and east Edgewood, there were several trees down, several people without ... Read More »

The White County Baseball and Softball seasons are winding down and fans have been able to enjoy the action thanks to Warrior Media. White County High School’s Warrior Media program brings sports action into homes and gives the students behind the camera a shot at a media career. White County Senior John Layne was not a sports fan when he ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department will carry the flame of hope Saturday during the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said this event is to support the Special Olympics. Leonard said that Cookeville Police are still looking for residents to sign up and join them on their 15.6 mile run. “The Special Olympics Tennessee is a movement that’s built on ... Read More »

Free car seat inspections and seats are available in White County today at Gary Maxwell Insurance. The group Safe Journey is hosting the event from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Event Volunteer Kim Creasy said Safe Journey works with the White County Sheriff’s Department and uses grants to provide replacement car seats. “If they don’t know the history of the ... Read More »

Bids will go out for Sparta’s gateway monument project Monday in hope to complete the project by late-summer. This comes following approval from the board of mayor and aldermen Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said there will be a recommendation of who to award the project to by Sparta’s next meeting on May 6. “We really don’t know what ... Read More »

One of Sparta’s own is competing to be the next Ms. Tennessee Senior America. Seventy-Four-Year-Old Sherry Hickey is up against 15 other contestants in an online voting system. Hickey said she is participating to represent her community but to also show other seniors anything is possible. “I have multiple sclerosis,” Hickey said. “When I first moved here 15 years ago ... Read More »

Sparta is getting a jump on spring leaf cleaning by helping residents remove any leftover leaves. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that its leaf collection truck will be running all week from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Quick said that public works tried to line up its leaf collection with residents cleaning their yards. “The guys are just going ... Read More »

Sparta approved an ordinance cutting food truck vendor fees in half during its Thursday meeting. With the change, food truck vendors will be assessed a $25 charge for a one day permit to $250 for a one year permit. Sparta Green Market Manager Amanda Dunsmore said Sparta is moving the right direction on food trucks. “I just wanted to extend ... Read More »