Tag Archives: White County

A proposal to increase the sales tax in White County failed Tuesday. The referendum would have matched the county’s sales tax to the city of Sparta’s sales tax rate of 9.75 percent. The vote failed 53 percent to 48 percent. A total of 1,077 voters cast ballots in the special-called election. Elections officials called the turnout steady Tuesday after just ... Read More »

White County polls will open Tuesday for the vote on the proposed sales tax referendum. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the election comes after the town of Sparta increased its sales tax rate from the state’s 9.25 percent to 9.75 percent several years ago. He said the vote will allow county residents to decide if they want the sales ... Read More »

White County is looking to add a new ambulance for emergency services with a Community Development Block Grant application. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with long wait times due to supply chain issues, the county decided to plan ahead and apply for a new ambulance before the need became critical. “It’ll be a good thing,” Robinson said. “We have ... Read More »

Early voting begins in White County Wednesday for the proposed sales tax referendum. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the election comes after the town of Sparta increased its sales tax rate from the state’s 9.25 percent to 9.75 percent several years ago, around 2019. He said the county’s sales tax is still set at 9.25 percent, which creates a ... Read More »

White County Schools partnering up with the local public library to implement a library book bus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the system has purchased a used bookmobile already fitted with the necessary equipment for use. He said the bus will be used schools and other community locations. “Certainly in the summer time as well when we don’t have ... Read More »

The deadline to pay your property taxes is quickly approaching. February 28th is the last day you can make payments without interest penalties. White County Trustee Kathryn Adcock said the main issue people should be aware of is if your property changed hands in the middle of the year. “I would like to stress to the buyer to check their ... Read More »

White County Sheriff’s Office working to launch its first-ever Sheriff’s Academy. Lieutenant James Blankenship said the process has been in the works for some time. He said the purpose was for the citizens of White County to become familiar with the operations of the Sheriff’s Department as well as to increase the line of communication between the two. “We want ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county currently has no guidelines to enforce property maintenance. Commissioners are set to explore options in committee next month. Robinson said as the county grows, his office receives more calls regarding the issue. “Farms are now being sold off and subdivided and you are getting 50 houses are a 25 acre plot,” ... Read More »

The White County Election Commission has set the date for county voters to decide on a sales tax rate increase. Election Administrator Dorcus Marcum said the referendum will be the sole item for the March 14th election. “The people have to approve it before they can increase the sales tax,” Marcum said. “It is a half of a percent before ... Read More »

Three White County law enforcement vehicles were severely damaged and two deputies injured after a Wednesday incident involving a vehicle pursuit. Officers were originally dispatched to the area of Iris Drive and Camp Drive in reference to a male subject later identified as Jesse D. Dotson wearing a mask possibly trying to break into a residence. Dispatch advised that Dotson ... Read More »