Best Flu Vaccination Time Is Now, Be Prepared In Advance
With the start of fall comes the start of flu season and a local pharmacist said now is the time to start thinking about vaccines. Joanthan Allmon said people usually take two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot. Allmon said people should plan ahead and get the shot at their earliest convenience. Allmon […]
Sparta Speech Pathologist Recognized For Care, Support
A Sparta speech pathologist honored for his work in advocating for his patients and supporting families. Life Care Center Speech Pathologist Travis Duvier said the Erin Knoepfel Education Award is open to therapy and rehab clinics. Award winners are nominated by their colleagues. “I really didn’t think I was going to get anything,” Duvier said. […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
Sparta Aldermen Removing Fluoride From Water Supply
Sparta will officially start phasing fluoride out of the city water supply after a unanimous vote from the Aldermen Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the state legislature set timelines for the city to make a decision, as well as to inform the public of the change. Lowery said a town hall hearing over the summer […]
Sparta Home Church Awaiting Train Depot Building Move
After several months of being a portable church, Home Church in Sparta has found a long term facility in the old Train Depot building. Pastor Chris Howard said the church has spent the last the last year and a half without a full time building. Howard said it feels great to get the facility, and […]
Sparta Alderman Approve Contract For New App, Website
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a five year contract for work on a new website and mobile app. The deal with Revise LLC provides design, hosting, and maintenance services for the new platforms. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the changes will give residents better access to information and services. “There’s going to […]
Sparta Postponing Sidewalk Project After Big Price Jump
Sparta temporarily postponing a sidewalk project after learning the project would cost some $1.5 million more than budgeted. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the state is holding Sparta responsible for the excess costs. In addition, Lowery said the city would need to buy right of ways on 29 properties. Lowery said if people do not […]
Sparta Reserve Officer Program Eyeing Year Two Growth
The Sparta Police Department hopes to take the next step in year two of the Police Officer Reserve Program. Reserve Lieutenant Tyler Brandes said reserves are volunteers within the department who provide officers with extra support while on call at little cost to the city. Brandes said the program is still new, so it is […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Polk Street Fire Roof Replacement
Sparta will replace the roof at the Polk Street Fire Station. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the station’s roof is rotten in some areas because of water damage. Lowery said the rotting has created a hole, so the city wanted to go ahead and replace the entire roof to prevent future issues. “It’s not been like […]
Sparta Approves $1.17 Million Bid For Sewer Rehab Project
Sparta Mayor and Aldermen approved a $1.17 million bid Thursday night to rehab sewers. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the sewers have seen excess rain water in the system during periods of heavy rain. Lowery said the city has been under a sewer moratorium since he’s been in office, and millions of dollars have since […]
