Local Business Makes First Donation to Obion County Schools
Obion County Schools are benefiting from a Union City business. Assistant Director of Schools, Dr.Greg Barclay, and Communications Director Lauren Kendall, accepted the first check from Parrots Car Wash (formerly known as Peppy’s Car Wash). Business owner
Assault and Kidnapping Charges Issued Against Martin Man
Multiple charges were issued following an investigation into an assault in Martin. Martin police reports said 37 year old Octavious Strayhorn, of Martin, was arrested after officers were called to Volunteer Community Hospital on Wednesday morning. A
Union City Woman Charged With Shoplifting at Walmart
A Union City woman has been charged with shoplifting at Walmart. Police were called to the West Reelfoot Avenue location, after 63 year old Brenda Chessor attempted to leave the store without paying for just over $170
Main Street-Union City Executive Director Talks About Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Shopping
Union City Main Street Executive Director Katie Graves says all is ready for Thursday night’s “Kick-Off of the Downtown Christmas Season”. Mrs. Graves told Thunderbolt News about a special tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa and
Weakley County Schools Introduces Student Advisory Board
The Weakley County School Board will be meeting with the newly formed student advisory board tonight. The advisory board will be comprised of one junior and one senior from each high school in Weakley County. The board
Tennessee Highway Patrol to Conduct Checkpoint in Obion County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Driver License Roadside Safety Checkpoint on Friday in Obion County. The checkpoint will take place on State Route 22 at the intersection with State Route 157. The Tennessee Highway
Former McNairy Sheriff’s Deputy Facing Charges in Deaths of Multiple Dogs
A former McNairy County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing felony charges after an investigation into the deaths of multiple dogs. On November 4th, the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department received an animal welfare call. Twenty-four-year-old Deputy Connor Brackin responded
Union City Police Investigate Passing of Counterfeit Money
Union City police were called to investigate the passing of counterfeit money. Police reports said an officer was dispatched to Save-A-Lot, on Nailing Drive, after a store employee was notified of two bogus one-hundred dollar bills following
Today in Local Sports (11/14/24)
Middle School Basketball Black Oak @ South Fulton Bradford @ Gleason CCA @ Fulton City Dresden @ McKenzie Hillcrest @ Ridgemont JCS @ Huntingdon Lake County @ Lake Road Linden @ Bruceton Union City @ Milan West
Lainey Wilson to perform at the Halftime Show of Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game
Lainey Wilson will perform at the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on Nov. 28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game has become