Tornado Causes Damage Near Kenton on Wednesday Night
A confirmed tornado did touch down Wednesday night in Obion County after a Tornado Warning was issued. Emergency Management Director Danny Jowers told Thunderbolt News about the tornado near Kenton.(AUDIO) Jowers said the storm system also
Weakley County EMA Releases Tornado Assessment
The Weakley County EMA has completed an assessment on the tornado that touched down in north Weakley County on Wednesday. The path of the storm began on Vaughn Road in Martin and ended on Old Bethel Road
UT Martin Spring Preview Day Rescheduled
Due to weather and the conditions of the UT Martin campus the Spring Preview Day scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled to April 26th. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions can be contacted for questions or concerns. Campus
Flood Warnings Issued Near Martin and Hickman
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mississippi River near Hickman. The warning will remain in effect from Sunday morning until further notice. At noon on Thursday the stage was at 22.4 feet.
UT Martin Rallies to Defeat Eastern Illinois
The UT Martin baseball team mounted a comeback to defeat Eastern Illinois 8 to 5 on Thursday. After being down by five the Skyhawks scored eight unanswered runs to win the game. Every player in the lineup
Obion County Schools to Close at 2:00
School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said due to the threat of severe weather and possible flooding in the area, Obion County Schools will be dismissing early today at 2:00.
UTM Equestrian Team Competes in National Championship
The UT Martin equestrian team has been selected as one of eight teams to compete in the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship. After capturing their first-ever Easter College Athletic Conference championship, the Skyhawks have been given the
Union City Councilman Contests Establishment of Package Liquor Store in Ward 3
A crowd of people gathered at the Union City Council meeting on Tuesday over concerns of packaged liquor stores in Ward 3. Councilman Patrick Smith opposed the packaged stores during the city process of rules and local
UT Martin Games Rescheduled
Due to incoming weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team has altered its upcoming series at Eastern Illinois. Game 1 will take place in Charleston on Thursday, April 3 at 11 and then a nine-inning
Tennessee Awards $3 Million to Rescue Squads
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshall has announced that 95 Tennessee Rescue Squads will receive grants totaling $3 million. WBBJ reports the grant money may be used by rescue squads