Tennessee Highway Patrol to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint in Obion County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced a Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint for Obion County. Troopers will conduct the checkpoint on Sunday, December 1st, on US 45 at McConnell Road. The Highway Patrol report said Troopers will target
Tennessee Highway Patrol Investigating Car Located in Obion County Pond
The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to invest the discovery of a vehicle in a pond in Obion County. Highway Patrol reports said a 2021 Dodge Charger was located Sunday morning just before 7:00 on Shawtown Road. The
Union City Man Charged With Employee Theft
A Union City man has been arrested on charges of employee theft. Union City police reports said 60 year old Kimie Darnell Pettigrew was taken into custody on the charge of embezzlement. Police were dispatched to Pocket’s
McKenzie City Council Sworn in
The City of McKenzie swore in their new city council today. The members from left to right include Judge Beau Pemberton, Jesse Towns, Drew Beeler, Bobby Young, Mayor Ryan Griffin, Tim McBride, Tom Alexander, and Carol Armpriest.
Sue Carolyn Hatler – 94 – Martin
A funeral service for Sue Carolyn Hatler will be held on Saturday, November 30th. The service will be held at 11:00 at Murphy Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Hatler’s Chapel Cemetery.
Power Outage in Dresden, Gleason, and McKenzie
The Weakley County Municipal Electric System is currently experiencing a power outage in Dresden, Gleason, and parts of Mckenzie. General Manager of WCMES Andrea Harrington says that crews are out trying to restore power and hope to
Police Seeking to Identify Shoplifter of Food at Save-A-Lot in Union City
Union City police are seeking the identity of an individual who stole food items from the Save-A-Lot store. Police reports said officers were dispatched to the Nailing Drive location to speak with the store manager. Officers were
Altering Prices at Walmart Leads to Arrest of Union City Woman
A Union City woman faces a date in Obion County General Sessions Court after altering prices on items at Walmart. Union City police charged 36 year old Pracilla Hope Preuett with shoplifting. The charges were issued after
Hickman Police Department Begins Toy Collection to Help Less Fortunate Children
The Hickman Police Department has started a toy drive to assist less fortunate children. Police Chief Ryan Amberg told Thunderbolt News about their “Giving Tree” initiative to make the holidays better for children.(AUDIO) Chief Amberg said
Vols Defeat Baylor, Look Toward Matchup with UTM
Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier scored 25 points in Tennessee’s 77-62 victory over the Baylor Bears. The Volunteers are 3-0 on their home court and are 6-0 against opponents with a winning record. This Wednesday sister school UT Martin