Tennessee Reports First Measles Case in Five Years
For the first time since 2019, a measles case has been confirmed in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health said the single positive test is a Tennessee resident who recently traveled internationally. The individual then spent time
Union City High School Earns Six Year Accreditation
Following an extensive period of internal evaluation and assessment, Union City High School has earned a six-year accreditation term from Cognia. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Cognia recognizes schools across the globe, which meet rigorous standards
Wind Advisory Issued for Northwest Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that includes Northwest Tennessee. The advisory period has been set from 9:00 Thursday morning until 1:00 on Friday morning. Forecasters say sustained northeast winds of 20-to-25 miles per
Thunderbolt Broadcasting Surpasses 400 Donations in Fan Drive
Due to the outpouring of generosity from area individuals, businesses and churches, the Thunderbolt Broadcasting annual “Fan Drive” has now surpassed 400 donations. Collected fans have been distributed at
Former Tennessee Senator Jim Sasser has Died
Former Tennessee Senator Jim Sasser, who served 18 years in the U.S. Senate and six years as ambassador to China, has died. He was 87. Senator Sasser represented Tennessee in the Senate from 1977 to 1995. Then,
UT Martin Announces Fall Preview Days
The University of Tennessee at Martin invites all high school students and their families to attend Fall Preview Days on Sept. 21 or Nov. 2 to find out what it means to be a Skyhawk. The Sept.
UTM Golf Opens Season at Dolenc Invitational
The UT Martin golf team produced a score that was amongst the best in the field at the Dolenc Invitational as the Skyhawks concluded their season-opening event. UT Martin matched its Round 2 score (285, +1) during
UT Martin in Kenya
The University of Tennessee at Martin earned a $745,000 three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enable faculty and students to travel to Kenya to share their knowledge of agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and education
LIFELINE Blood Services Announces Winner of 2022 Ford Bronco Sport donated by Joe Mahan Ford
LIFELINE Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford once again partnered to help blood collections during the challenging summer months, and this time the summer promotion was for a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport! LIFELINE Marketing Manager Melinda Reid
National Weather Service Updates Ken-Tenn Area Rain Potential from Tropical System
Officials with the National Weather Service say the Ken-Tenn area is still in the path for heavy rainfall this week. Memphis Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Johnson gave Thunderbolt News an update on the approaching tropical system.(AUDIO)