Tuesday Night Finals

Basketball Scores Westview Girls 49 Peabody 23 Greenfield Girls 53 South Fulton 19 Dresden Girls 75 Lake County 38 Union City Girls 56 Gleason 24 Boys Scores Westview 67 Peabody 49 Lake County 67 Dresden 36
Bethel Announces New Head Football Coach

Bethel University has announced the appointment of Chris Springer as the new Head Football Coach of the Wildcats. Coach Springer has served as the interim head coach since the departure of Coach Mike Jasper. Springer brings a
Charles Brooks – 74 – Jonesboro, Arkansas

Funeral services will be held for Charles Brooks, age 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas and formerly of Union City. Services will take place at 1:00 on Saturday, January 25th of 2025, in Union City. Burial will follow in
Tennessee Valley Authority Requesting Power Consumption for Wednesday Morning

The Tennessee Valley Authority is requesting power conservation for Wednesday. Union City Energy Authority CEO Kyle Ross said TVA is asking the public to lower their power consumption between 6:00 and 10:00 Wednesday morning. While power systems
Banana Festival Begins Planning Session This Week

Organizers of the Fulton/South Fulton Banana Festival will begin planning this week. Fulton Tourism Director Kenney Etherton said the first planning session will take place on Thursday. Etherton said the meeting will be held at the Fulton
TVA and WCMES Asks Residents to Limit Electric Usage

The TVA has initiated steps 10 & 20 of load curtailment to help reduce power consumption. WCMES Manager Andrea Harrington explained the situation to Thunderbolt Radio. Weakley County Municipal Electric is asking all residents, businesses, and employees
Tennessee Highway Patrol Has Announced Planned Roadside Checkpoint in Obion County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced plans for a checkpoint in Obion County. Highway Patrol reports say a Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint will take place on Friday, January 31st. Troopers will be checking motorists on State Route
Investigation by Newbern Police Leads to Burglary Charges Against Two from Missouri

Investigations by Newbern police have resulted in the arrests of two people in connection with a recent burglary. Police reports said warrants were issued for 47 year old Robin Dyer and 52 year old Martin Culver of
Union City’s Debrionna Jones to Continue Basketball Days at the University of Tennessee Southern

Hard work typically comes with a reward. The prize for Debrionna Jones was a college basketball scholarship. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Jones has signed a letter of intent to continue her hoop career at the
Union City Middle School Falls in Overtime Championship Game

The Union City Middle School boys’ basketball team was forced to settle for a runner-up finish in the West Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association Tournament. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Union City suffered a heartbreaking 36-33