Reelfoot Lake Buddy Bass Tournament Postponed Until May
Heavy rainfall and flooding has forced a change in dates for an annual Reelfoot Lake bass tournament. Reelfoot Bass Club President Gordon Fox said due to current conditions and safety reasons, this Saturday’s scheduled Buddy Bass Tournament
National Weather Service: Record Flooding Occurring Near Obion
The National Weather Service says record flooding is occurring near Obion. At 11:00 on Monday morning, the Obion River at Obion had a stage of 40.5-feet, which is six-and-a-half feet over the flood stage of 34-feet. The
Local Baseball/ Softball Games Cancelled (4/7/25)
The following games have been cancelled for this afternoon. Baseball: Greenfield @ Dresden Gibson County @ Westview Softball: Lake County @ Westview Bradford @ Greenfield This list will be updated as we recieve more updates.
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr Releases Information on Assistance Opportunity for Displaced Residents from the Storms and Flooding
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr has released information for local assistance that may be available to those who have been displaced due to the recent storms and flooding. Mayor Carr told Thunderbolt News about the opportunity for
City of Union City Issues a Boil Water Advisory for Midway Community
Union City’s City Manager Johnny McTurner says a “Boil Water Advisory” has been issued for the Midway community. McTurner said residents are now urged to boil their water for at least three minutes prior to consumption. The
Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning Issued for Local Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning that includes Western Kentucky and Southeast Missouri. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 25-to-30 degrees are possible in the warning areas from midnight until 9:00 on Tuesday morning.
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Called to Investigate Animal Cruelty and Torture
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a severe case of animal cruelty and torture. On March 31st, deputies were led to a residence on Woodville Road in West Paducah. At the scene, officers executed a search
National Weather Service Damage Surveys on Selmer and Ballard/McCracken County Tornadoes
Damage survey’s have been conducted on tornadoes that formed during Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm outbreak. The preliminary damage survey’s were conducted by the National Weather Service in Memphis and Paducah. The Weather Service in Memphis said a preliminary
Zac Brown Band to headline NASCAR Chicago Street Race
NASCAR has announced that Zac Brown Band will headline the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, taking place at the new Busch Light Summer Series Stage, directly adjacent to the iconic Chicago Street Race Start/Finish line, following the
Randy Travis extends ‘More Life Tour’ through fall 2025
Randy Travis has announced additional dates for his More Life Tour in 2025. Travis along with his original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré are ready to hit the road to perform Randy’s chart-topping hits,