Obituaries

7:55 AM, Oct 10, 2024

Clarice Jo Stewart, age 92, of Sparta, passed away suddenly at her residence, on Oct. 9, 2024.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:39 AM, Oct 9, 2024

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program …
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Yard sale

4:32 AM, Oct 8, 2024

227 Ray Broyles Rd., in Sparta 7 a.m.-until: Thurs., Oct. 10 and Fri., Oct 11                 7 a.m.-noon: …
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Event

9:35 AM, Oct 7, 2024

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Memories

Rachel Auberger  6:56 AM, Oct 7, 2024

 2014 The Million Dollar Mile yard sale, which stretched along Bockman Way from Gaines Street to Churchill Drive, brought thousands of visitors to downtown Sparta. Warriorette …
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Health

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:53 AM, Oct 7, 2024

The White County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Tues. Oct. 15, 2024, at Sparta Life Church, 435 W Bockman Way, …
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Obituaries

6:45 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Upha Moleta Iles Ross was born June 4, 1931, in Sale Creek, Tennessee, to Porter Whiten Iles and Narcissa Lewis Iles. She was a member of First Christian Church, in Sparta. She was …
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Obituaries

6:42 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Terry Wilburn Mills, 68, of Sparta, passed away peacefully, on Sept. 19, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by his family. Terry was born Sept. 7, 1956, in Sparta, to …
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Obituaries

6:40 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Jennifer Pittman, 51, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at home while surrounded by family. Born Jan. 26, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Coy Ashburn and Lucille …
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Obituaries

6:38 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Henry “Gerald” “Dude” Adcock, 75, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Henry was born April 21, 1949, in Sparta, to Miranda Pittman Adcock …
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Obituaries

6:36 AM, Oct 7, 2024

John David Templeton, 86, of Walling, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. John was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Franklin County, Tennessee, to Conrad and Louise Hudson …
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Obituaries

6:33 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Sonja Elaine Jenkins, 72, of Baxter, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by family. Born Oct. 15, 1951, in Romulus, Michigan, she was the daughter …
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Obituaries

6:31 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Rozell Robinson Briggs, 84, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 22, 2024, at Signature of Putnam County. Rozell was born June 12, 1940, in the Johnson’s Chapel community, of DeKalb County, to …
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Obituaries

6:30 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Shirley Pauline Brady, better known as Paula, 53, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 22, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Paula was born Oct. 4, 1970, in Nashville. Funeral service …
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Obituaries

6:28 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Charles Ray Wilkins, 69, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 24, 2024, at his residence. Charles was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Sparta. He was a longtime employee of Southern Wood Products. His days …
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Obituaries

6:26 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Junior Lee Barnes, 68, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, at his residence. Junior was born Oct. 24, 1955, in Sparta, to Roston Lee and Margie Hodge Barnes. He was a retired supervisor …
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Business

6:12 AM, Oct 7, 2024

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News

Jerry Lowery  7:42 AM, Oct 3, 2024

I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding teamwork and dedication displayed during the recent incident on Bockman Way on Friday evening. When a tree …
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Education

Rachel Auberger  7:16 AM, Oct 3, 2024

 In recent meetings of the White County School Board, several significant updates and initiatives were discussed, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to education, community …
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Business

7:00 AM, Oct 3, 2024

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News

6:47 AM, Oct 3, 2024

Under the authority of T.C.A. 41-4-140, the Tennessee Corrections Institute is required to establish minimum standards for local jails, lockups, workhouses and detention facilities in the state and …
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Business

6:30 AM, Oct 3, 2024

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News

6:00 AM, Oct 3, 2024

CLICK HERE to view The Expositor's Readers' Choice award winners and their thanks to the community.
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Medical

5:33 AM, Sep 30, 2024

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Obituaries

8:02 AM, Sep 27, 2024

Jerry Lynn Smart, 67, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at home. Born June 27, 1957, in Denver City, Texas, he was the son of Verlous Smart and Evelyn Perry. He was the husband of the late …
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Obituaries

7:59 AM, Sep 27, 2024

Marvin Scott was born Jan. 2, 1956, in Putnam County, Tennessee, to Hollis Paul and Anna Bell Scott, of the Double Springs Community. He passed away Sept. 18, 2024, surrounded by family. He is …
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Business

7:50 AM, Sep 27, 2024

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OBITUARIES
James Lawrence Carter Sr.
James L. Carter, 74, passed away Sept. 22, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 16, 1949, in Drexel, Ohio, …
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Bridgette Annette Henderson Rice
Bridgette Annette Henderson Rice, 63, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. Bridgette was …
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Lonnie Terrell “Tojo” Emerton
Lonnie Terrell Emerton, affectionately known as Tojo or Toe, age 61, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 18, 2024, in the emergency room at …
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Martha Sue Bell Broyles
Martha Sue Bell Broyles, 90, passed away Sept. 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born in 1933, in …
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James Reed Hudgens
James Reed Hudgens, 93, passed away peacefully, on Sept. 13, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. He was born Aug. 5, 1931, in …
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SPORTS
Athlete Spotlight-CalliAnna Griggs
CalliAnna Griggs, a dedicated student-athlete, has mastered the art of balancing both her academic and athletic responsibilities. As a …
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WCHS Warriorette volleyball vs. LaVergne
(Sept. 25, 2024) - White County Warriorette volleyball went 3-0 against LaVergne recently. The Warriorettes stayed on the road to face …
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WCHS Warriorettes dominate Upperman in recent 7-0 victory
On Sept. 9, the White County High School Warriorette soccer team delivered an electrifying performance, defeating Upperman with a …
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Warriors triumph over Panthers in rescheduled showdown
 The White County High School Warriors defeated the Stone Memorial Panthers with a score of 28-12, on Sept. 12. The game, …
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Homecoming parade
The 2024 Tammy "Pistol" Wilhite Homecoming Parade for White County High School will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. The parade …
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FAITH

There is no modern cultural Jesus

There is a plague that is found within many lukewarm churches and lukewarm Christians.  This plague is the degrading of the person of Jesus Christ into a modern cultural figure.  To listen …

EDUCATION
Academic Spotlight- Jordan Fisk
Jordan Fisk, a senior at White County High School, has become a standout student, balancing rigorous academics and extracurriculars …
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TTU students gain real-world experience at BASF
(Sept. 12, 2024) - Four college students spent the summer gaining real-world experience, networking with peers and expanding their …
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WCHS students honored at school board meeting
At the recent White County Board of Education meeting, four White County High School students were recognized and awarded for their …
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Sparta GFWC donates items to teachers
The Sparta Tennessee GFWC (General Federation of Woman’s Clubs) had the pleasure of presenting two checks to two teachers at the …
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Warriors of the Month
These students were nominated by their teachers, support staff, and administration as being outstanding citizens within their school. …
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OPINION

Remembering American Girls in Sports Day

 (Sept. 16, 2024) - Across our country, more than 3 million female high school and college athletes compete, practice, and train every day to achieve athletic success. For many of these …