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White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input

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White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input

The White County Budget Committee considered several new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday, but ultimately decided to individually talk to Commissioners about what would pass. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the tax rate needs to be set at a minimum of $1.38 to cover county expenses. Finance Director Chad Marcum proposed a $1.42 tax rate. Robinson said he will call each commissioner individually and use their input for a new p…Read Article

[Opinion] Sparta Holding Fluoride Town Hall, Residents Against

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[Opinion] Sparta Holding Fluoride Town Hall, Residents Against

Residents interested in the fluoride in the water debate can voice their opinion Thursday night in Sparta. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has discussed removing fluoride from city water systems. State law requires residents be notified of the potential change. Lowery said the town hall will be a good chance for people to ask questions and learn more about fluoride as a possible toxin. “We know that it’s an issue,” Lowery said. “We know …Read Article

White County Schools Exploring Fundraiser Policy Changes

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White County Schools Exploring Fundraiser Policy Changes

The White County School Board exploring changes to club and team fundraiser requests. School Board Chair Bob Young said school extracurricular activities who want to have fundraisers can currently make a request anytime, but establishing a request deadline would allow time to review and adjust requests. Young said extracurricular fundraising is important since many of those expenses are not covered by local and state government. “From the same s…Read Article

Hutchings: Reappraisal, Rising Costs Big Budget Challenges

As the budget committee prepares to go back to work on the White County budget, Commission Chair Derrick Hutchings said reappraisal has been the biggest challenge. Hutchings said many White County residents saw their home values jump some 80 to 90 percent or more. Combine that with a tax increases and many residents have been upset. “It’s a big shot in the arm to the constituents, to the people of White County,” Hutchings said. “That’s the big c…White County, Tennessee · White County Read Article

BCAT Testing Shot Clock in Girls, Boys Basketball Camps

The Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) is testing out a shot clock during girls and boys basketball camps this June. A shot clock gives teams a certain amount of time to score or shoot the basketball or else they will forfeit possession to the other team. White County Head Coach Michael Dodgen said he is an advocate of the proposed new rule. “I really like that,” Dodgen said. “I think it rewards you especially in late game situat…Basketball · White County Read Article

Sparta Railroad Bridge Repairs Stalled After Over Budget Bids

Sparta’s project to repair the railroad walking bridge at South Carter Street River Park has stalled after bids came in over budget. The lowest bid for the project was an estimated $200,000. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city was not expecting the project to cost that much. “We’re gonna look at other options as well and just see, you know, what we can do with that,” Lowery said. “It needs to be upgraded and a least be repaired. We were gonn…Sparta, Tennessee · Sparta Read Article

James Aaron Bowdoin, 78

Sparta resident and Warren County native James Aaron Bowdoin, age 78, was born July 2, 1946 and died June 17, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta following an extended illness.Sparta, Tennessee · Sparta Read Article

White Co. Passes Mineral Severance Tax Plan

White County Commissioners passed a new Mineral Severance Tax Plan from the state that will tax the extraction and production of non-renewable materials. Commissioner T.K. Austin said the plan will set the tax rate at 15 cents per ton starting in July. It will then increase by five cents every five years until 2035. Austin said the money collected from the tax plan will go to the county’s highway department. “We had tried bringing in a couple of…White County, Tennessee · White County Read Article

Yohna Hornbuckle: 50% Property Tax Rise Threatens Rantoul Man’s Homeownership – Illinois Policy

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Hornbuckle is a forklift driver and said his wife’s job is keeping them from moving because it provides her with a path to student loan forgiveness. But when they meet that goal, they may be looking to leave Illinois. “Yes we love our home, but if Illinois is going to keep going this rate, we can’t afford to stay here. Eventually, inevitably, I’m going to get priced out," he said.Taxes · White County See the Story

White Co. School Board Expresses Desire To Reduce Teacher Absences

The White County Schools spent more than $88,000 over budget on substitute teachers this school year. The White County School Board wants to find a way to reduce teacher absences. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the teacher absences have been excessive. “I just think we are missing a lot of school,” Dronebarger said. “It’s important, I mean, we can’t teach kids if we are not there, and just like we can’t teach kids if the kids aren’t t…Education · White County Read Article

Campground hosting ribbon cutting in White County - UCBJ - Upper Cumberland Business Journal

The Sparta–White County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the event On June 23, Upper Cumberland RV Park & Campground will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7717 Old Kentucky Road in Sparta. The Sparta–White County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the event. “We are thrilled to invite you to a special […]Sparta, Tennessee · Sparta Read Article

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