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Hello Sparta! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How can Sparta students tap into new University of Tennessee opportunities?
  • How did White County's volleyball team fare in the home rematch?

Also on today's calendar: Dry County ContraBand.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Breanna C.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UT Leaders Showcase Academic Opportunities In Sparta (theucnow.com) — University of Tennessee system leaders are coming to White County High School in Sparta on Thursday for a Find Your Future Tour pep-rally-style event highlighting scholarships and academic paths. Students will hear from multiple UT campuses, while parents and community members can watch online via Warrior Media as counselors and UT reps explain options from nursing to engineering and how to navigate college transitions.
   

• Lady Bees finish series sweep in Sparta (herald-citizen.com) — In Sparta, White County High School's volleyball team fell 2-0 to Upperman, giving the Lady Bees a sweep of their two-match season series. Upperman, now 23-6 overall and undefeated in district play, dominated the first set and held off a stronger WCHS push in the second behind standout performances from hitters Emma Pruitt and Josie Bush.
   

📸 Around Sparta

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📸 The Harvest moon on 9/27 around 10pm. It was a beautiful fall moon! So grateful to live in such a beautiful place where we can see the clear night sky. —Breanna C. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Cookeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparta here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • DeKalb Senior Citizens Seek Support for Chair Volleyball Tournament (wjle.com)

Ok Sparta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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