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A new Dollar General set to break ground in White County in the next 60 days. Codes Director Brett Nash said contractors had reached out to him about the prospects a few weeks ago. He said the location is set for off Highway 111 just outside Sparta city limits on the northbound lane. “I talked to a developer probably last ... Read More »

White County School Board approved the hiring of an additional 11 positions to add to staff next school year. Those positions include a computer science teacher, special education aides, a counselor, and a new assistant principal for Findlay Elementary. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said these positions were made possible by the funds from the new school funding model estimated ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland School Districts seeing more success in keeping substitute teachers on their roster. Putnam County Schools Communication Director Hannah Davis said while they always need more, their concern about having enough have lessened as applications have increased. She said they attribute that to putting more effort into supporting current subs in hopes of learning how to attract and retain ... Read More »

White County High School in the process of upgrading its gym bleachers. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the school is looking to replace the chairs on the lower floor that is used as reserved seating. “We’ve had a lot of broken seats, we’ve been piecing them together and they’ve been there for many many years and we finally have ... Read More »