Community Search For Missing White Co. Citizen Tuesday
White County residents will be conducting a community search day Tuesday with the goal of locating 64-year-old Sparta resident Roy Whited. Whited was last seen on May 3 near Lovejoy Road, where the search will be taking place. First Baptist Church Sparta Pastor Brad Walker told the county commission during their Monday meeting that there […]
White County Schools Want Community Input On New Law
The White County School System polling administration, educators, and the White County community on the potential implementation of a new law that allows teachers to carry handguns on campus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this issue is not as simple as a “yes” or “no” and will require feedback from everyone it would affect. […]
Schools, Law Enforcement Looking Into BonDeCroft Theft
The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for tips regarding a theft at the BonDeCroft Elementary School construction site. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the theft was not major. He said tools, copper, and a trailer were stolen from the job site. Dronebarger said the Sheriff’s Department and the school system will be keeping […]
Former White County Middle School Teacher Faces 9 New Charges
A nine-count indictment issued Monday against a former White County Middle School teacher on accusations of sexual abuse involving minor children. Austin Allen already in custody after an October, 2023 arrest. Additional criminal charges were filed after more victims were identified. In the indictment Monday, Allen faces four additional charges of rape of a child, […]
White County Woman Murdered; Pikeville Man Arrested
A 24-year-old White County woman killed Monday morning at a home off Cherry Road. Monday afternoon, TBI agents and White County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 38-year-old Clayton Matthew Watson of Pikeville on one count of First Degree Murder. Watson booked into the White County Jail on $1 million bond. Watson accused of killing Dara Jade Butler. […]
