Helene Recovery Update
More than 450 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support East Tennessee areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene. Brigadier General Trent Scates says there is currently no time line for how
Area High School Football Teams Still Ranked in Top-10 Polls
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association have released their Top-10 polls for high school football. In Class-A, McKenzie continues to hold down the No.1 spot, while Halls is tied for 3rd, Union City ranked 7th and South Fulton
Hickman Police Department Receives Equipment to Assist With a Missing Person
The Hickman Police Department has received a piece of equipment which will improve responses to a missing person. Police Chief Ryan Amberg told Thunderbolt News about the donation of a thermal vision camera.(AUDIO) Chief Amberg said
Coach Lin Dunn Joins Good Times in the Morning with Paul Tinkle
Dresden native and former WNBA General Manager Lin Dunn joined Paul Tinkle on Good Times in the Morning. Ms. Dunn recently stepped away from her General Manager position with the Indiana Fever to become an advisor for
Gas Price Update
AAA reports that gas prices across Tennessee fell three cents on average over the last week. The Tennessee gas price average is now $2.73 which is 11 cents less expensive than one month ago and 53 cents
Juanita Slayton – 58 – Paducah
Funeral services will be held for Juanita Slayton, age 58, of Paducah and formerly of Union City. Services will take place at 1:00 on Tuesday, October 8th of 2024, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Union City.
South Fulton Finishes Middle School Football With Conference Championship
South Fulton Middle School completed an undefeated football season by claiming the Reelfoot Conference championship. The (7-0) Red Devils beat (5-2)Dresden Middle 30-26 at home in front of a large crowd of fans for both teams. South
Sandra Rooks – 74 – Martin
Funeral services will be held for Sandra Rooks, age 74, of Martin. Services will take place at 1:00 on Wednesday, October 9th of 2024, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Parham Cemetery.
Obion County Fall Fest to Hold “Pride of Obion County” Luncheon on Wednesday
Obion County Fall Fest will honor the annual “Pride of Obion County” on Wednesday. This year’s recipient of the county’s highest honor is LeEllen Smith. Mrs. Smith is the wife of Obion County General Sessions Judge Jimmy
Tennessee U.S. Congressman David Kustoff Helps Secure Grant for UT-Martin
Tennessee 8th District U.S. Congressman David Kustoff has helped secure a grant for UT-Martin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Capacity Building Grant was in the amount of $745,000. The grant was