Final Touches Put on Union City School System Buildings
A collection of workers is putting the finishing touches on various summer projects in and around Union City Schools in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said crews comprised of school employees
UT-Martin Begins Football Practice on Thursday
The UT-Martin Skyhawks football team will begin practice on Thursday. Players reported to camp on Wednesday, with coach Jason Simpson’s group to begin their season Thursday morning at 9:50. After winning three consecutive conference championships, the Skyhawks
Henry County Voting for New Mayor
When Henry County voters go to the polls this Thursday morning they’ll be selecting a new county mayor. Republican Randy Geiger and Independent Tim Wirgau are hoping to fill the remaining two years of the term of former Mayor John Penn
Obion County Central Setting Sights on Football Playoffs
The Obion County Central Rebels are hoping to be in the football playoff picture again this season. Coming off of a (6-5) season, and first round playoff spot, the Rebels hope to advance under new head coach
Martin Man Wanted by Immigration and Custom Enforcement Arrested in Union City
A Martin man, taken into custody in Union City, was found to be wanted by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Union City police reports said 28 year old Octavio Nunez Camacho was arrested following a
Gleason High School Football Playing with No Seniors
Gleason High School Football will be playing this season with no seniors on the team. Head Coach Noah Lampkins explained the situation to Thunderbolt Radio. Despite the lack of upperclassmen Coach Lampkins has a lot of
Oshae Baker Named to Buchanan Award Watch List
UT Martin defensive back Oshae Baker continues to receive pre-season recognition. Baker has been named to the preseason watch list for the prestigious 2024 Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award. The 2024 Buchanan Award will be presented
Girl Scouts Award Gold Award to Martin Girl Scout
Girl Scouts Heart of the South has awarded Martin resident, Sadie Clairborne, the Girl Scout Gold award. The Gold Award is Girl Scouting’s highest award and requires a girl to investigate needs in her community and partner
Discovery Park of America to Host Annual Antique Tractor Show
Union City will be the site of vintage and collectible tractors on Friday and Saturday. The annual Antique Tractor Show will take place at Discovery Park of America. Attendees to the event will see an array of
Tennessee and Kentucky Not Effected by Listeria Cases….So Far
So far, an outbreak of Listeria has not affected any residents of Tennessee and Kentucky. The outbreak has affected 12 states and is being linked to sliced deli meat. Thirty-three people have been affected, with two deaths