Lightning causes fire at Martin Middle School
Lightning is being blamed for a small fire that broke out at Martin Middle School Wednesday. Weakley County Schools Communications Director Karen Campbell says the incident happened sometime between 3:00 and 4:00 and that damage is minimal.
Paul Tinkle recognized on US House Floor for induction into TN Journalism Hall of Fame
Thunderbolt Radio and Digital President and General Manager Paul Tinkle was recognized Wednesday on the U.S. House Floor for his recent induction into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of
Pruitt commits minor violation by saluting his high school
Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt committed a minor NCAA violation earlier this year by tweeting out his congratulations when the high school he attended won an Alabama state basketball title. Pruitt tweeted “Congratulations Robi Coker and Plainview
Templeton presented WestStar Award
Former Tennessee Ag Commissioner Jai Templeton was presented an award during the recent WestStar graduation ceremony in Jackson. Templeton was awarded the 2019 Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar Leadership Alumni Award. Templeton is a member of the WestStar
Love’s to establish facility in Milan
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Wednesday that Love’s Travel Stops will invest $8.8 million dollars and establish a tire retread and distribution facility in Milan. Love’s, which
Dorena-Hickman Ferry reopens
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has reopened after being closed for several months due to extended flooding along the Mississippi River. The ferry normally has to halt operation at around 44 ft. on the Cairo gauge when floodwaters cover
Martin ambulance service a month away
The City of Martin’s ambulance service is one month away from its official start date. On August 10th, the Martin Fire Department will be the exclusive primary ambulance service provider in the city limits of Martin. Last
WCTS Alumni Association acquires old Martin Middle School
The Weakley County Training School Alumni Association has acquired the old Martin Middle School from the City of Martin. At this week’s Martin City Board meeting, the board unanimously approved selling the property to the Alumni Association