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White County Emergency Appreciation Day Building Community Connection

Emergency Services Appreciation Day in White County will give the community the chance to build relationships Friday. The July 30 event is being put on by American Legion Post 99 and the White County Anti-Drug Coalition. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said agencies from the local rescue squad to overdose prevention specialists will be in attendance at White County Middle School. ... Read More »

White Co. Using Grant To Plan For UC Regional Commercials Flights

White County plans to hire a consultant to assist in bringing commercial flights to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the adviser would help plan future projects, so the airport layout keeps the possibility open. “We don’t want to do anything, like the T-Hangars,” Robinson said. “This plan won’t actually be for T-Hangars, but we ... Read More »

Backpack Assist Ministry To Host 10th Annual Back-To-School Drive

The Backpack Assist Ministry will host its 10th annual Back-to-School celebration. Coordinator Carleen Benson said that each year the organization takes donations and puts the money towards providing resources to students in White and Van Buren Counties. “It is an awesome event,” Benson said. “And it’s a community event where everybody gets together and we provide backpacks, school supplies, we ... Read More »

White County Transportation Software Saving Time And Money

A new transportation software update allows White County School System buses to run routes more efficiently. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the software update allows for faster route scheduling and street level mapping. Dronebarger said the software has even allowed for the elimination of one bus route so far. “We did come across one route here recently, rather close ... Read More »

Doyle Elementary Home Basketball Games Affected By A/C Leak

An air conditioner leak at Doyle Elementary could put home basketball games in jeopardy. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that only a portion of the gym floor was damaged, so gym class can still go on. Dronebarger said that luckily there are other gyms available within the system that can be used while repairs are done. “We had a ... Read More »

Man Captured After 4-County Police Chase Tuesday

A police chase through Putnam, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties Tuesday led to a 30-year old man being charged with first-degree murder. 30-year-old Joshua Brennon Wilson allegedly tried to strike Warren County Sheriffs Department Captain Jody Cavanaugh as Cavanaugh worked to deploy stop sticks along the Highway 70 Bypass. Cavanaugh was not injured. Wilson was stopped in Warren County ... Read More »

Program For Families In Need Come To Sparta For First Time

Mother To Mother is coming to Sparta for the first time on Thursday. Community Partner Liaison Rachel Brown said the group loads up its bus, giving away vital items for infants and children for free. Brown said often first-time mothers in need are left feeling alone, but Mother to Mother is there for them. “We even have some moms who ... Read More »

UC Airport Fuel Truck Arriving During Fuel Delivery Delays

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s new fuel truck will be on site in the next few days, just in time to combat a fuel driver shortage. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there is currently a shortage of freight truck drivers who bring fuel to the airport. Selby said the new truck’s 3,000 gallon capacity will make more fuel available during ... Read More »

This Week: Putnam Commission Works On Jail Bond And New School

This week the Putnam County Commission will discuss finances and county debt in a work session Monday. The topic of discussions will focus on the bond issue for the new jail, a new school, as well as the new fiscal year budget. Sheriff Eddie Farris and School Director Corby King are set to present their requests to the county court ... Read More »

Sparta Green Market Prepped To Have Lots Of Local Produce For Customers

The Sparta Green Market is expecting lots of veggies and local produce to sell this Friday evening. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said that among the crop available for customers, blueberries are the biggest hit. “The crop is looking awesome especially for berries,” Dunsmore said. “So we have a farm especially bringing blueberries this year and they are huge. They’ve got a ... Read More »