Tennessee Delegation Urging President to Approve Disaster Relief Request from Governor Lee
United States lawmakers from Tennessee are urging President Donald Trump to approve a disaster declaration. Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is leading the delegation push to secure swift approval from President Trump for a major disaster declaration
This Weekend in Local Sports
Saturday, April 26 High School Baseball Tipton Christian Academy @ Greenfield (11:00), double-header Daviess County @ Graves County (10:30 AM) Russell County @ Graves County (12:45) College Baseball (2:00) UT Martin @ Tennessee Tech (7:00)
Rotary Club Provides Funding for Tornado Sirens in Dresden
The Dresden Rotary club has voted to provide $200,000 to the City of Dresden for the installation of tornado sirens within city limits. Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox gave Thunderbolt News more information about the donation. Mayor Maddox
Chimes for Charity Pageant on Sunday in Union City
A fundraising pageant to benefit Chimes for Charity will take place on Sunday in Union City. Chimes Chairman Rachael McKinney said the pageant will be held at the Civic Auditorium starting at 1:00. Age categories range from
Construction Underway to Rebuild Tornado Damaged Cayce Fire Department
Over three years after a tornado destroyed the Cayce Fire Department, the rebuilding process is now underway. The EF-4 tornado struck the Cayce community on the night of December 10th of 2021, causing widespread damage
Dresden Basketball Coach Tommy Dilday Steps Down
After 22 years of coaching Coach Tommy Dilday is stepping down as Dresden High School Basketball Coach. Dresden Principal Scott Killebrew shared the resignation with WCMT News and thanked Coach Dilday for his leadership through the years.
Obion County’s Charlene Burpo Recognized With “Governor’s Volunteer Star Award”
A longtime champion for community development and civic engagement has been named the 2025 adult recipient of the “Governor’s Volunteer Star Award” for Obion County. Charlene Burpo was presented the prestigious award, which is part of Tennessee’s
Union City Claims 47th Annual Rotary Relay Championship
With another Rotary Relays championship under their belts, Union City’s two track teams appear primed and ready for another stellar postseason. Both the Lady Tornadoes and Twister boys repeated as champions of the 47th annual event at
ACM Awards announces additional performers: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and more
The Academy of Country Music has announced a new performers for its upcoming 60th annual ACM Awards, set to be held on May 8 in Frisco, Texas. This latest wave of artists set to take the stage
Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn to headline Country Calling 2025
Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Brooks & Dunn will headline the star-studded lineup for Country Calling Festival 2025, headed back to the Ocean City Boardwalk October 3-5. Country Calling Festival 2025 will showcase more than