Clarksville woman charged with assault in Martin

A Clarksville woman is facing an assault charge after an altercation Friday night at the Slide ‘n’ Ride Saloon in Martin. Martin Patrolman Rachel Green was patrolling the bar’s parking lot around 10:15 when she was flagged

TN average gas prices still rising, but not as sharply

Average Tennessee gas prices are still rising, but not as sharply as in previous weeks. Tennessee drivers are paying an average price of $2.47 per gallon for regular unleaded, with Monday’s state average three cents more than

Belmont coach Rick Byrd retiring after 805 wins

Rick Byrd, who coached the Belmont Bruins for 33 years and is ranked 12th all-time among Division I head coaches with 805 career victories, announced his retirement Monday. Byrd led Belmont’s transition from an NAIA program to

Fire destroys camping trailer in Martin

A fire destroyed a small camping trailer Sunday afternoon in Martin. Martin Fire Chief Jamie Summers tells Thunderbolt Radio News the call was received around 2:15 Sunday after the homeowner at 740 Van Cleave Road went outside

Dorena-Hickman Ferry reopens

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has reopened after an extended closure due to Mississippi River floodwaters. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says while the ferry is back in service, it may only be for a short time. Floodwaters