Obion County School Board and County Commission to Seek Funding for Schools
Concerned residents from around Obion County packed the County Courthouse Courtroom in Union City on Monday night. The crowd came to hear the cause, and possible solution, to a financial crisis facing the Obion County School System.
Leon Cobb – 67 – Hickman
Funeral services will take place for Leon Cobb, age 67, of Hickman, Kentucky. Services will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, December 21st of 2024, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hickman
Christian “Chris” Johnson – 58 – Union City
Funeral services will take place for Christian “Chris” Johnson, age 58, of Union City. Services will take place at noon on Saturday, December 21st of 2024, at Vine Street Church of Christ.
Union City Schools Announce Dismissal Times for Christmas Break
Dismissal times for Union City Schools are set for the upcoming Christmas break. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Pre-K students will be dismissed for the holidays at the end of the school day on Tuesday. The
Investigation Ongoing in Shooting Death of McNairy County Law Enforcement Officer
A McNairy County law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty on Saturday afternoon. The Selmer Police Department released a statement saying McNairy County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Rick Finley, who was also a part-time Selmer
Area Schools Dismissing This Week for Christmas Break
Area school systems will be dismissing for their Christmas break this week. The Union City School System will dismiss classes following an abbreviated day on Wednesday. Pre-K students will dismiss for Christmas Break following dismissal on Tuesday.
McCracken County Man Arrested Following Allegations of Sexual Abuse Involving Tennessee Minors
An arrest has been made in Western Kentucky following allegations of sexual abuse by two Tennessee minors. McCracken County Sheriff’s Office reports said 30 year old Gregory Scheffer was taken into custody in Paducah on charges that
Tennessee Highway Patrol Adds New Troopers to Ranks
The State of Tennessee has now added new Troopers to their ranks. Graduation was held last week for 13 members of Lateral Trooper Cadet Class 1224, following a rigorous eleven week training. Department of Safety and Homeland
Santa Village A Big Hit For the Holidays Again!
Forty years of Christmas is in the books for Santa’s Village at the Ned McWherter Ag Pavilion in Martin. Parks and Recreation Director Brian Moore told Thunderbolt Radio News that Saturday’s crowd was down somewhat overall, but
The Possibility of Student Mergers, or School Closures, Being Proposed in Obion County
While no decisions or votes will be made tonight, the possible closure or merger of some Obion County schools could be discussed. The Obion County School Board and County Commission will meet for a budget session at