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Sarah Blair and Zoe Burkett excelled on both the court and in the classroom. They lead the Class of 2024 as salutatorian and valedictorian. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Burkett, Blair top Class of 2024

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Two hundred and fifty-six students will be recognized Friday night as the newest graduates of White County High School. The graduation ceremony is set for 8 p.m. at Warrior Stadium on the high school campus.

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Ash gets shot on county commission

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News The results are in, and at least one incumbent is not keeping his seat on the county commission. After nearly a month of early voting and the conclusion of Election Day on May 21, 4,354 total ballots were cast among the 23,095 registered voters White County.

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General Primary Election Results

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

All precincts and early voting reporting: *unofficial results* White County Sheriff Rick Kelley (I) - 3,377 Robert Morin - 522 County Commission Chair Travis Turner (I) - 2,649 Chris Dorsey - 1,201 County Commission District 1 Terry Goodger (I) - 438 Roy "Shan" Ash -...

The festival, showcasing local businesses, is from 2-8 p.m. in Freedom Park in Cleveland.

Business Block Party gets rain delay

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News First, it was rain. Then, a tornado watch. And then came the flooding and power outages. It became a situation where the Business Block Party couldn’t go on as scheduled. At just after 9 a.m.

Heavy rainfall led to flooding on Quillian Street, temporarily closing the road behind Burger King. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Severe storm causes flooding, damage

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News A severe thunderstorm hit White County in the early hours of morning on Thursday, May 9. The storm featured thunder and lightning, heavy rainfall and high-speed winds.

Nathan Anderson and Shauna Emig work as a team during the morning rush at the Warrior Cafe Coffee Cart. (Photo/Jane Grillo)

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More than a cup of coffee

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Jane Grillo Special to the News There are two times every morning when students cluster in front of a classroom in the 600 hallway of White County High School. They are not waiting for class to start. They are on break and they are lined up for the Warrior Cafe Coffee Cart.

Election 2024

Voters make local choices Tuesday

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Election Day for the General Primary Election is Tuesday. Many local races will be decided in the Republican Primary as no Democrats qualified to run, although there are still opportunities for write-in candidates for the November General Election.

The Cleveland City Council decided to accept Ron Cantrell Construction’s proposal for design and build services for city facilities.

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City picks local firm for facilities projects

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News A big step was taken for new city facilities Monday night. The Cleveland City Council decided to accept Ron Cantrell Construction’s proposal for design and build services for city facilities.

Obe and Amber Brown will perform at the Business Block Party at Freedom Park today. (Photo/submitted)

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Music, networking comes to park today

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

*Note: The Business Block Party is postponed until May 16 due to weather. by Eric Tiongson White County News It wouldn’t be a block party without some music. Obe and Amber Brown will perform alongside Tony Ford at the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Block Party this afternoon.

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McDonald to enter November school board race

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News It looks like there will be at least one contested school board race in November. Retired educator Shelly McDonald has announced her intent to run as a write-in candidate for the District 1 Board of Education seat.