Without Spartan participation in the war against Persia at the beginning of the fifth century B.C.— especially their heroic stand at the critical Battle of Thermopylae in 480—the Persians may ...

The order is yet another blow to Sparta landowners, who are fighting to retain full ownership of properties. Some properties ...

As a rural Georgia town fights against a railroad and eminent domain, the Smith family is fighting for control of their land ...

The individual battle within the game was between Sparta Lily Seifert and Logan's Lillian Dettwiler. Dettwiler was tasked with denying Seifert the ball up and down the floor. With so much focus ...

Sparta boys survive double overtime to pick up win over Tomah.

The Greeks had archers and cavalry too, but it was the phalanx that won many famous battles. Spartan soldiers wore red cloaks, so bloodstains wouldn't show up. They also grew their hair long and ...

Tristan Lozada, an 8-year-old Sparta resident died after battling brain cancer on Monday, Oct. 28, according to his obituary from the Shook Funeral Home website. Tristan had moved to Sparta from ...

Bent Street and Sparta Boss will battle for the coveted crown on February 16 at the same venue. It promises an intense showdown for fans of the fast-paced, small-sided format.

The Sparta Area Fire Department responded to two residential fires in less than a half hour during the overnight hours of Sunday, Jan. 26. Firefighters responded to the first call around 12:15 a.m ...