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Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry concealed firearm

State Senator Paul Bailey 10:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry a concealed firearm to protect school The Senate passed legislation I sponsored to give approved teachers with specialty training …

Obituaries

Delores Austin Joynes

9:02 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Delores Austin Joynes, 82, passed away April 5, 2024, in Lebanon. She was born June 28, 1941, in Sparta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gauvain and Ruth Burns Austin. She is …

Obituaries

Juanita Fay Rollins Jones

9:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Juanita Fay Rollins Jones, 87, of Sparta, passed away April 1, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born June 20, 1936, in the Bon Air community, of White County, to James and Lula Fuqua …

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Education

Jolly moves on in Teacher of the Year process

Greg Wilson, WCHS principal 9:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 27 regional semi-finalists for Teacher of the Year. White County High School and White County schools proudly announce Heather Jolly has been …

Business

Finish Line Automotive

9:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Obituaries

Opal Eveleene Hawkins Barlow

8:54 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Opal Eveleene Hawkins Barlow, 92, of Sparta, passed away April 20, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Opal was born Nov. 12, 1931, in DeKalb County, to Clure and Nettie Shaw Hawkins. …

Obituaries

Laura Mae Simmons

8:51 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Laura Mae Simmons, 89, of Quebeck, passed away April 21, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Simmons was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Doyle, to Smith Lee and Minnie Tallent Simmons. Funeral service will …

Obituaries

Edward McDonald Milner

8:11 AM, Apr 25, 2024

After a long life and a short illness, Edward McDonald Milner passed into the hands of a merciful God, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rebecca Yvonne …

Business

All-Terrain

8:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Obituaries

Richard Dean Austin

7:49 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Richard Dean Austin, 60, of Sparta, passed away tragically April 16, 2024. He was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Crossville. He was the seventh child of the late Elanze Austin, Jr. and …

Business

TERREPOWER expands its Sparta operation

7:13 AM, Apr 25, 2024

SPARTA, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TERREPOWER , the innovative solar system and EV battery lifecycle management division of BBB Industries (BBB), announces the launch of its …

Business

City raises water rates

Rachel Auberger 6:53 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen made a much-needed adjustment to the city’s water rates in their April 18 meeting. “We have not raised water rates in five years,” city …

Seniors

Western Dance Night

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood 6:50 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Seniors

Baxter one of 12 communities to take part in 9th round of revitalization program

10:49 AM, Apr 24, 2024

(April 23, 2024) - Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter today announced the 12 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the ninth round …

Miscellaneous

Senior Center job openings

10:23 AM, Apr 24, 2024

Now accepting applications/resumes for employment opportunities at Sparta/White County Senior Citizens Center. Open positions include cooks and assistant director. Full and part-time positions …

News

The Expositor, April 25

9:11 AM, Apr 24, 2024

Check out the Thursday, April 25, edition of The Expositor for the following stories and more: City raises water rates WCHS’s Jolly moves on in Teacher of the Year process …

News

Fire on Camp Heights

Kim Swindell Wood 4:39 AM, Apr 24, 2024

Emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a structure fire, on Camp Heights Drive, at approximately 3:38 a.m., April 24, 2024. Numerous firefighters from several departments were …

Obituaries

Sarah Lou Dodson

10:37 AM, Apr 19, 2024

Sarah Lou Dodson, 84, of Sparta, passed from this life, on April 15, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Sarah was born March 8, 1940, and was the daughter of Roy Looney and Frances …

Obituaries

June C. Ganzert Lowery

10:34 AM, Apr 19, 2024

June C. Ganzert Lowery, 85, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away April 11, 2024, at her residence. June was born June 7, 1938, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph Anthony and Geraldine Frances …

Obituaries

Wilma Joyce LaFever Bray

10:32 AM, Apr 19, 2024

Wilma Joyce LaFever Bray, 84, passed away April 15, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Bray was born Aug. 26, 1939, in White County, to Hugh LaFever and Geneva Price LaFever. She retired from …

Obituaries

Gennie Rebecca Hall

10:27 AM, Apr 19, 2024

Gennie Rebecca Freeman Hall, 51, of Sparta, passed away, April 10, 2024, at her residence. Gennie was born Dec. 19, 1972, in Peoria, Illinois. She was a former LPN and a veteran of the …

Obituaries

Robert Carl Marshall

10:23 AM, Apr 19, 2024

Robert Carl Marshall, affectionately known as Bob, 76, of Sparta, passed away April 15, 2024, at his residence. Bob was born Dec. 4, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Carl Absolam and …

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9:38 AM, Apr 19, 2024

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Veterans

WCHS JROTC honors Vietnam Veterans

Rachel Auberger 9:36 AM, Apr 19, 2024

White County High School JROTC recently recognized local Vietnam Veterans during their second annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. On March 22, 2024, 17 veterans from the United States …

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OBITUARIES

Donald Ray Jetter Jr.

Donald Jay Jetter Jr., 57, of Sparta, passed from this life, on April 4, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Donald was …
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Rosa Lee Howard Collingwood

Rosa Lee Howard Collingwood, affectionately known to many as Rose, 86, of Walling, passed away April 2, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of …
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Cathy Irene Parks Lance

Cathy Irene Parks Lance, 65, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center, in Crossville. Cathy was born …
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Robert Eugene Hall

Robert Eugene Hall, 76, of Sparta, passed April 4, 2024, at his Robert was born Oct. 9, 1947, in New Hope, Pennsylvania, to William …
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Jackie Wayne Simmons

Jackie Wayne Simmons, affectionately known as Butch, 54, passed away peacefully, on April 4, 4024, at his residence, surrounded by his …
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SPORTS

WCMS Warriors prove they have the right stuff

White County Middle School Warrior baseball team had a great outing, on April 8, 2024, when they hosted Prescott South. The …
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WCHS wins TSSAA flag football, first time for sport in history of school

White County High School fielded their first-ever flag football team, on April 5, 2024, when the Warriorettes played a …
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Warriorettes break out of slump with a 14-2 win over Avery Trace

The White County Middle School Warriorette softball had a long, tough week of softball before they headed out for spring break. On …
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WCMS golf action

The White County Middle School golf team has played six matches so far this spring, with the girls’ team compiling a 5 and …
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WCMS soccer wins at Jackson County, loses against DeKalb County

On March 18, the White County Middle School soccer team traveled to Gainesboro to take on Jackson County in what turned out to be a …
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FAITH

Christian Basic Training-Part V

As a review for this topic, many churches use services to gather people together, perform the newest songs on Christian radio, and allow the popular speaker to share a motivational speech all around …

A Jesus problem

Have you ever just had a problem you didn’t know what to do about? Maybe it was a pest problem, …
Christian Basic Training-Part IV

As a review for this topic, Jesus gave His followers a list of things they were commanded to do to …
The tree on the road to Jerusalem

Sometimes we may get a little upset or even hurt feelings over what was said, done, or what we think was …
Christian basic training - Part I

For many churches, services are to gather the people together, perform the newest songs on Christian …

True churches build true Christians

There are so many churches within the United States and this region. Although there may be so …
Don’t take your eye off the ball

I spent a lot of days in the back yard with one of my granddaughters teaching her to hit a …
Passing by the man in the sand

My 4-year-old grandson and I sat on the couch a few weeks back and watched clips from a classic …
Spirit of religiosity-Part I

There is a spirit in the region that has a stronghold within some churches and within the hearts of …

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EDUCATION

Reed and Austin are honored at state capitol

White County High School received several school-wide honors during the 2023-2024 school year. Several students received individual …
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TTU announces online French dual enrollment program starting this fall

Tennessee Tech University recently announced the addition of an online French dual enrollment program starting this fall. The program, …
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Summer School registration

Summer School applications are open for elementary and middle school students. Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot. …
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WCHS announces Cum Laude graduates

White County High School is proud to announce the 2024 Seniors who will graduate with the Latin Honors Distinction of Cum Laude. WCHS …
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WCHS announces Magna Cum Laude graduates

White County High School is proud to announce the 2024 Seniors who will graduate with the Latin Honors Distinction of Magna Cum Laude. …
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OPINION

The border walls will work

In just his first 100 days in office, President Biden issued 94 executive actions to reverse President Trump’s successful border policies and weaken our nation. Among them, few have been as …

Stop the death march of education

This weekend, I spoke with Matthew Hawn (for reasons I will explain below). When comparing notes, we …
Biden’s budget is offering more taxes, spending, and crippling debt

Every day, Tennesseans and Americans struggle to pay rent, afford groceries, and fill up their tanks …
The power of quiet Democrats

Back in the summer of 2021, I did a series of columns in this newspaper called “When White County was …
The illegal act of teaching history in Tennessee

I have spoken often in this space about the spate of “divisive concepts” laws passed by our state’s …

Civil War historians and the 14th Amendment

Last week, the Supreme Court took up the issue of whether Colorado can bar Trump from the …
Dr. King’s words on conscience, action, and courage - true as ever

My Martin Luther King Day speech was canceled for snow, so - for Black History Month - I am …
Why is everyone talking so much about the Civil War?

I want to preface this week’s piece by mentioning the passing of Donald Holman, who was one of …
Why Nikki Haley could not say the word ‘slavery’

As you probably know, a couple of weeks ago, Nikki Haley, at a town hall appearance, was asked this …