Former Greenfield Basketball Standout Talks About Career With Lady Vols
Former Greenfield High School basketball standout Tess Darby ended her career at the University of Tennessee this past weekend. The Lady Vols were eliminated in the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 67-59 loss to
Obion County Central Names New Head Coach for Lady Rebels
Obion County Central High School has named a new head coach for the Lady Rebels. School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said Bryon Freeman has been tabbed to lead the girls basketball program following two seasons as assistant
Bethel Women’s Basketball Coach Named NAIA Coach of the Year
Bethel women’s basketball coach Chris Nelson has been named the 2025 NAIA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year. This season, Coach Nelson led the Wildcats to a Mid-South Conference Title and the program’s first NAIA semi-final appearance.
UT Martin Equestrian Team Claims Conference Title
The UT Martin equestrian team claimed its second conference title in school history on Saturday after defeating two-time defending Eastern College Athletic Conference Champion UC Davis. The Skyhawks broke a 10-10 tie over the weekend with a
UT Martin Baseball Loses Three Game Series Against Lindenwood
The UT Martin baseball team lost all three games in their series against Lindenwood over the weekend. On Friday, the Skyhawks played a nine-inning double header against the Lions, losing game one 10 to 0 and game
Financial Empowerment Center Opens in Weakley County
The United Way of West Tennessee opened up a new Financial Empowerment Center on Monday at the Northwest Development District in Martin. United Way of West Tennessee President and CEO Matt Marshall told Thunderbolt News about the
Weakley County Prevention Coalition Hosting Drug Take Back Day April 26th
The Weakley County Prevention Coalition will be working to take back old meds during Drug Take Back Day on April 26th. Bob’s Pharmacy in Dresden and Suzanne’s Pharmacy in Martin will be the drop off locations. Director
UT Martin Football Promotes New Defensive Coordinator
UT Martin head football coach Jason Simpson has announced the promotion of Jerry Partridge to defensive coordinator. Coach Partridge has worked on Coach Simpson’s staff since 2023 as an assistant head coach overseeing the defensive back, punt
Dyer County Sheriff’s Office Offering Reward for Stolen Items
The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward for the recovery of stolen property. Sheriff Jeff Box said the property was stolen in November of 2024 from two hunting lodges in Dyer County. The unrecovered stolen
Refuge Church to Again Sponsor Special Needs King and Queens Prom in Union City
The “King and Queens Prom” will return this year to the Refuge Mission in Union City. The free event for people with special needs was halted due to the Covid pandemic, but will now take place on