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
TVA Sets Record in Power Delivered on Wednesday
TVA Senior Vice President, Greg Henrich, says they broke a record this with the most power delivered in the TVA’s 90 year history. The TVA announced that residents could return to normal electricity consumption Wednesday afternoon,
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
UT Martin Men’s Basketball will have Game Featured on ESPN
The UT Martin men’s basketball team will be showcased on ESPNU for the 6th time in three seasons. The Skyhawks game against Little Rock on February 1st has been selected at the OVC’s nationally televised “wild card”
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
Today in Local Sports (01/23/25)
High School Basketball West Carroll @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Milan @ Crockett County Fulton County @ Mayfield College Basketball Lindsey Wilson @ Bethel (5:30), Men’s at 7:30 Tennessee @ Texas (8:00), Women