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06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Honored to welcome Governor Bill Lee to Spencer as he made one of his final stops across Tennessee in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

It was a special day for our community, bringing together local leaders, Chamber members, and neighbors to reflect on our shared history and the values that continue to shape our future.

Here's to celebrating 250 years of freedom, community, and the enduring spirit of America. 🇺🇸

06/02/2026

White County High School Announces New Band Director

White County High School Administration has named its new Band Director. According to Principal Greg Wilson, the next person to lead the WCHS Band Program will be Laiton Pigg. Miss Pigg is a native of Overton County and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. While at UT – Knoxville, she excelled in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. She became part of history while at UT, where Drum Major Rebecca Percy and Assistant Drum Major Laiton Pigg became the first female duo to lead the marching band in the band’s 148-year history.

During her time at UT-Knoxville, she helped lead the Pride of the Southland in many events, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade. Pigg and Percy also led the UT band in many halftime performances for the Volunteer Football games. Former Director of Bands at UT described Laiton (Pigg) as having an attitude of “I’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

Since leaving UT, Pigg has worked in the Putnam County School System. She has served as the music teacher at Baxter Primary and Assistant Band Director for the Regiment of Black at Upperman High School. Miss Pigg was named the 2023-2024 Rotary Teacher of Excellence while serving at BPS in the Putnam County School System. Also, while in Putnam County, Ms. Pigg was given tenure for her service to PCSS.

WCHS looks forward to the direction that Ms. Pigg will lead the band program. Ms. Pigg not only brings energy but also a vast knowledge of bands and logistics. The Warrior Marching Band welcomes Ms. Pigg to the Warrior Nation.

There will be a meet-and-greet for current band members and their families on Thursday, June 4, at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Other students interested in becoming band members are invited to attend.

06/01/2026

Yard Sale this Friday and Saturday at Charles Golden Road!

06/01/2026

UPDATE::::::::::

I am so very thankful to say that Kaylie Meadows who has been missing from White County, TN has been found safe.

We want to thank all of those individuals, organizations, and law enforcement officials who helped.

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The White County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Kaylie Meadows.

Kaylie is 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds and has blond hair and brown eyes.

Kaylie was last seen at her home on Cummings Rd the morning of May 30, 2026.

If you have any information on Kaylie’s whereabouts or have seen her, please contact the White County Sheriff’s Office at 931-836-2700.

06/01/2026

Ana Dronebarger is The Expositor's Athlete of the Week!

Rising eighth-grade soccer standout Ana Dronebarger is helping put White County soccer on the map after her travel team, All-In TN Eclipse U13, captured the Tennessee Presidents’ Cup State …

05/29/2026

For this week's White County History, we found an old photo dated back to 1956 with Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys.

1966 We rarely go this far back, but this was a special one. Lester Flatt himself personally presented a guitar to the winner of the door prize at the 4th Annual Lester Flatt Day Horse …

05/29/2026

This week's Minute with the Mayor.

We have officially begun the bidding process for the water line upgrades on Hampton, Pearson, Wall, West Everett, West Bronson, Polk, and Cedar Streets here in Sparta . This project has been a …

05/29/2026

“We are definitely a military family, and we wanted to do it to honor those that didn’t make it home, that sacrifice. Ernie, you know, his family has a history. Mine too, my father served. So …

05/29/2026

Phillip Anthony Johnson, age 66, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on May 25, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. Phillip was born on September 16th, 1959, to Melvin and Mable …