One From Union City, One From Wingo, Arrested in Graves County Burglary
Two people, including one from Union City, were arrested for a burglary in progress in Graves County. Sheriff’s reports said 37 year old Andrew Dailey, of Union City, and 55 year old David Carter, of Wingo, were
Baptist Memorial-Union City Announces First Baby of 2025
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City has announced their first baby of 2025. Holden Lee Hagye was born on January 1st. He was six pounds, 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Holden’s parents are Madison Cash and Hunter
National Weather Service Updates Approaching Winter Storm System and Colder Temperatures
An approaching winter system may not affect the area with heavy amounts of freezing precipitation, but much colder temperatures are coming. Memphis National Weather Service Meteorologist Caitlin Birkes updated Thunderbolt News about the approaching
Memphis Records Drop in Homicides for 2024
The City of Memphis recorded a drop in homicides for the past year. WREG reported Memphis with 296 homicides for 2024, which was down from 397 that occurred in 2023. Included in the city homicide report was
Weakley County Public Safety Commission Reviews Earthquake Plan
At the Weakley County Public Safety meeting Thursday, board members discussed the county’s earthquake plan. EMA Director Ray Wiggington told the board that number of large earthquakes in the area has dwindled over the years since the
Kentucky Prepares Roads for Ice and Snow
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District One crews are planning on pre-treating roadways on Friday ahead of anticipated winter precipitation this weekend. The KYTC says motorists should be on alert for trucks spraying brine on highways and adjust driving
Weakley County 911 Dispatchers Set to be Classified as First Responders
The Weakley County Public Safety Board approved a resolution at their meeting yesterday that would re-classify 911 dispatchers as first responders. The new classification will not cost the county anymore money, but will allow the dispatchers to
Little Rock Women Defeat UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – After leading for over 30 minutes of the game, the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball team fell to Little Rock in final minutes of Thursday’s game, 66-61, at the Kathleen & Tom
Little Rock Win Over UT Martin Men
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball team led for almost 37 minutes of clock time this evening against Ohio Valley Conference preseason favorite Little Rock but the Trojans hit a go-ahead floater
Morgan Wallen drops new music video ‘Smile’
Morgan Wallen surprised fans with the release of the brand-new track, “Smile,” dropped at midnight EST on New Year’s Eve. Directed by Justin Clough, the 5-minute visual clip shows Wallen taking the stage of a fictional late-night