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Upper Cumberland Regional Airport saw a successful turnout at its recent event this past Saturday, September 19. As a special fundraiser for Special Olympics, they hosted the “Wings & Wheels” …
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By Josh Austin
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9/22/26
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Last evening, September 21, skeletal remains were discovered on a property near Wildcat Falls. Sheriff Page and crews on the scene confirmed that they are human remains, and appear to have been there …
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9/22/26
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As Fall arrives, the spooky season draws ever closer. The Sparta Drive-In seems to understand this well, as this upcoming Saturday will be a showcase of various 80s slasher and horror films. …
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By Josh Austin
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9/18/26
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Mt Gilead Methodist Church is preparing to celebrate a tremendous milestone. On September 20, the church will be celebrating their 200th year as a congregation. Starting at 10:30 a.m. with a picnic …
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9/15/26
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Cash Express found themselves quite busy September 11, as they toured through the county to give thanks to the various emergency responder groups in the county. City of Sparta Police, White County …
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By Josh Austin
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9/15/26
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Remembrance of September 11 is a part of American lives that cannot be understated. For 25 years, the event has been recognized with memorials for the fallen, acknowledgement of the heroes that day, …
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By Josh Austin
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9/14/26
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The Sparta Rotary Club had a lot to celebrate September 10. As part of their regularly scheduled meeting, they had two big items of note: their district governor was there for the meeting, and a …
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9/14/26
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On September 29, 2025, Mr. Tracey Dane Denton became a member of the Van Buren Conty Sheriff’s Office. Denton’s story is different from most that have applied and been hired by the …
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Sheriff Michael J. Brock
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9/11/26
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August was another busy month for the White County Humane Society. We funded a total of 117 Spay/Neuter surgeries, to include nine female dogs, six male dogs, 57 female cats and 45 male …
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By Monica Jicha
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9/11/26
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Twenty-five years ago, on the morning of September 11, 2001, America changed forever.
Most of us who were old enough to remember that day can still recall where we were when we heard the news. …
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By Jerry Lowery
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9/11/26
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15-year-old Decatur, Alabama girl Maddie Jane Nix-McIntyre was found here in White County. After receiving tips, the Sheriff’s Office located her in a home in Sparta. The teen was announced missing …
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9/11/26
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The fair got a special visit last Tuesday, as the White County Sheriff’s Office took a swing down to accompany the special education classes. A bus full of kids and truckload of officers may seem …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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The Chamber of Commerce held yet another lovely “Business Before Hours” event, this time hosted by Above and Beyond Mobile RV Repair. Thursday, September 3 in the early hours, chamber members …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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This month’s first Board of Mayor and Aldermen saw a lot of hiring discussion as well as the implementation of a new voting system. While there were no major, huge topics of discussion at the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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The Expositor’s annual Pet Idol was once again a huge success, and we thank everyone for the donations they offered during the hard-fought voting process. As we have every year, a portion of the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/4/26
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White County JROTC has started the school year strong. First, the program continues to grow and the students involved continue to develop and excel within our high school.
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Cadet Captain Ryleigha Merritt -
WCHS Public Affairs Officer
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9/4/26
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Last night, August 31, the new elected officials were sworn into office. With three school board members, all fourteen commissioners, and a few county positions such as Executive, it made for a busy …
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By Josh Austin
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9/1/26
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White County Public Library has been a tremendous part of the county’s history, but the library has endeavored to celebrate more than just their own history. At a ribbon cutting August 27, the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/1/26
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The halls of Motlow State Community College’s Sparta location will soon be busy again as students; faculty and staff prepare to begin a new academic year. With the 2026-2027 school year starting on …
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8/31/26
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No officer ever wants to see the same person return to jail after they have served their time. There have been programs across the state that attempt to combat recidivism, and White County …
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By Josh Austin
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8/28/26
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