Teacher-Student Communication Accountability Bill Moving in Kentucky Legislature
A bill is moving in the Kentucky Legislature concerning communications between teachers and students. Senate Bill 181 was heard this week in the Senate Committee on Families and Children. Senator Lindsey Tichenor detailed her sponsored bill during
National Guard Explains Moving of Dresden Armory
Since the news that the Ned Ray McWherter National Guard Armory in Dresden was moving was released people have been speculating on why it is leaving. Tennessee Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Jonathan Cadwell tells Thunderbolt News
Martin Police Seek Assistance Identifying Vehicle
The Martin Police Department is asking for the community’s help in investigating an incident that occurred near the Martin Public Library. Police report that a semi-truck and trailer ran over property at the intersection of Lindell Street
UT Martin Women’s Basketball Falls to Western Illinois in OVC Championship
The UT Martin women’s basketball team ended their season on Wednesday with a 78-72 loss to Western Illinois in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. The game features seven lead changes and 11 ties
Home Fire Investigation Leads to Charges Against Troy Woman
A Troy woman has been charged following an investigation involving a residential fire in Union City. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with the Union City Fire Department and Police Department, arrested 43 year
UT Martin Moves to Quarterfinals after Defeating Tennessee Tech
The No. 8 UT Martin men’s basketball team made a comeback to upset No. 5 Tennessee Tech 70-67 in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championship on Wednesday. The game included nine lead changes and
Changes Made to Upcoming Iris Festival
The Tennessee Iris Festival will be taking place in a couple of months. This year’s festival will begin on May 2nd. Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox tells Thunderbolt News that some changes have been made to the festival
Dresden Planning New Air Evacuation Landing Pad
During the Weakley County Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner James Washburn informed the board about a new air evacuation landing pad being planned in Dresden. Commissioner Washburn says Dresden Public Works Director Josh Lassiter has
Today in Local Sports (03/06/25)
Girls Regional Championships (R7-2A) Westview vs. Gibson Co. @ Scotts Hill, airtime 6:30 on MIX 101.3 (R7-4A) Henry County vs. Clarksville @ Springfield (7:00) Boys Regional Championships (R7-1A) Humboldt vs. Middleton @ Atwood (7:00) (R7-3A) Dyersburg
Hardy to launch 2025 ‘Jim Bob World Tour’
Hardy has announced dates for his ‘Jim Bob Tour’ featuring Koe Wetzel, which will see the two friends playing 23 dates together in 2025. The tour also features support from Stephen Wilson Jr., Sikarus and McCoy Moore