Dyersburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse

A Dyersburg man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse. According to court information, 52-year-old Robert Galler traveled to Iowa in 2022 and returned to Tennessee with a minor. After receiveing reports of
Union City Council Hears First Reading of Mobile Food and Peddler Fees

Union City Council members have approved the first reading of two Ordinances to benefit vendors at events. City Manager Johnny McTurner first explained an Ordinance pertaining to mobile food vendors.(AUDIO) McTurner then described the new proposed
Fulton Independent Schools Closing Friday

No classes will be held in the Fulton Independent School System on Friday. School officials say classes will be dismissed due to a large amount of sickness among students and staff. Friday will be used as a
Martin Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing From Union City Police

A Martin man was taken into custody in Union City on multiple charges. Police reports said an officer first observed a vehicle with no headlights being operated by 51 year old John Curtis Whittaker. In an attempt
Dresden and Sharon Awarded Infrastructure Grants

Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Economic and Community Development have announced 36 recipients throughout Tennessee receiving $7.4 million in funding through the infrastructure planning grant (IPG). Cities receiving the funding include Dresden and Sharon. The
Federal Communications Commission Ends Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Following Executive Order

The Federal Communications Commission has announced the end of their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The FCC follows Ford, Walmart, McDonald’s, Meta and others in ending the programs, following the executive order signed Monday by President Donald
Obion County Central Band Member Honored With All-Star Selection

An Obion County Central High School sophomore band member has been honored. School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said clarinet player Caitlin Neace has earned 4th Chair in the All-West Tennessee Blue Band. Caitlin will showcase her talent
All-Obion County Cheer Team Selected Following Recent Basketball Tournament

The All-County Cheer Team was selected following the recent Middle School Basketball Tournament. Back row left to right: Chloe Garrigus (BO), Elizabeth Hooks (HC), Mia Bird (LRS), Ellie Gregory (SFMHS), Adi Miller (BO). Front Row: Brenna Pate
State Senator John Stevens Discusses School Vouchers

When Tennessee Governor Bill Lee calls the state legislature to a special session on Monday, a heavy focus will be on the contested school voucher bill. State Senator John Stevens told Thunderbolt Radio that he supports the
Lauren Alaina reveals pregnancy in new video for ‘Those Kind of Women’

Lauren Alaina shared the news of her pregnancy with husband Cam Arnold with the release of the video for her new song “Those Kind Of Women.” Alaina and Arnold announced their engagement on the stage of the