April 23, 2025 | Thunderbolt Radio

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Requests Major Disaster Declaration

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has requested a major disaster declaration. Governor Lee has issued the request to make federal assistance available for counties affected by severe weather and flooding in early April. This request is in addition

Union City Police Still Investigating Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

Union City police are still investigating a large number of vehicle burglaries that occurred last Friday. Officers investigated nine locations in which vehicles were entered, or attempts were made to make entry. Investigations show three individuals, with

Union City School System Approves Text Books at Monthly Meeting; Director Gives Update

Union City school board members held their monthly meeting this week. During the meeting, board members were presented a proposal for new textbooks by Rene Flood, the Director of Teaching and Learning.(AUDIO) Following the presentation, board

Waters from the Ohio and Mississippi River Expected to Drop Below Flood Stage This Week

Good news is coming for area roadways and farm fields that are still covered with flood waters. Forecasts for both the Ohio and Mississippi River indicate a big drop by Sunday. The Ohio River at Paducah is

Sisco Says Time Was Right for Retirement as Union City Boys Basketball Coach

After 592 wins and two state championships, Union City boys basketball coach Shane Sisco said the time was right for retirement. After first beginning his coaching career at Gleason, the 56 year old Sisco transitioned to Union

All-You-Can-Eat Catfish Begins Today at the World’s Biggest Fish Fry in Paris

Those attending the World’s Biggest Fish Fry in Paris can begin purchasing catfish plates today at the Henry County Fairgrounds. All-you-can-eat catfish dinners, with all of the trimmings, will be available at the Fish Tent from 5:00

Enhancements and Upgrades Underway at the Capitol Theater in Union City

Those recently traveling in downtown Union City have seen work ongoing at the Capitol Theater. Main Street-Union City Executive Director Katie Graves told Thunderbolt News about the enhancement of the longtime theater building.(AUDIO) Mrs. Graves said