Ceremony Opens New Training Center in Hickman
A ceremony was held in Hickman on Wednesday to celebrate a new training facility benefitting Fulton County Detention Center inmates. The Fulton Academy for Construction Education, located on Hilltop Road, was the scene of a tour and
Dresden City Hall Now Open
Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox joined us on Good Times in the Morning to announce the opening of the new Dresden City Hall. Mayor Maddox says that construction is not fully complete, but that people are welcome to
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces Sobriety Roadside Checkpoint for Lake County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint in Lake County. On Friday, the Highway Patrol will establish the checkpoint on State Route 78 at the five-mile-marker. Troopers will be evaluating drivers for
Audition Scheduled for 2025 Obion County Fairshow
The Obion County Fair Association is looking for school students who love to sing. An audition will take place Sunday afternoon for those who would like to perform in this year’s Obion County Fair Show. All students
Union City VFW Post to Host Vietnam Veterans Day Event on Saturday
Baptist Hospice-Union City, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars-Jones Walker Post, will host Vietnam Veterans Day on Saturday. The 3rd annual event will celebrate Vietnam Veterans with ceremonies from noon until 3:00 at the VFW in Union
Lady Vol Softball Player Sets Record for Pitch Speed
Tennessee softball player Karlyn Pickens set a new record on Monday with a 78.2 mph pitch against Arkansas. The pitch speed set a record as the fastest pitch recorded in college softball and was recognized by the
Tennessee Department of Finance Names New Chief of Accounts
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has announced that Murray State alumni Michelle Hernandez has been promoted to Chief of Accounts. Hernandez will be replacing Mike Corricelli who has decided to retire from the position on Monday
United Way Financial Empowerment Center Opening in Martin
The United Way of West Tennessee, under the sponsorship of Weakley County, is opening up a new Financial Empowerment Center in Martin. Regional Director Jordan Howerton gave Thunderbolt News more details about the center. Director Howerton tells
Free Distribution of Baseball and Softball Equipment Starts Today in Hickman
The opportunity to assist area youth with free baseball and softball equipment will begin today in Hickman. Hickman Housing Executive Director Lynn Busby said his organization, “Gear Up 2 Level Up”, will begin distribution to players
Maddie & Tae to release fourth studio album ‘Love & Light’
Maddie & Tae will release their fourth studio album ‘Love & Light’ on May 2nd, produced by Josh Kerr, Chris LaCorte, and Corey Crowder. The 16-track album features the previously released tracks ‘Free Like’, ‘Sad Girl Summer’,