Tennessee Court of Appeals Upholds Decision Concerning Injury to South Fulton Cheerleader
The Court of Appeals of Tennessee in Jackson has affirmed the judgment of the Obion County Circuit Court involving a South Fulton cheerleader injury. The case arose after 16 year old South Fulton cheerleader Courtney L. Wherry
Ex-officer Says He Regrets Failure to Stop Beating of Tyre Nichols
Former Memphis police officer Desmond Mills Jr. has testified that he regrets his failure to stop the beating of Tyre Nichols after Nichols ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. Mills’ testimony on Tuesday came in
Local LIFELINE Blood Drives
LIFELINE Blood Services has released their blood drive dates for May. LIFELINE will be at the Save-A-Lot in McKenzie on Friday from 12 to 6. They will be at the Save-A-Lot in Martin on the 12th from
Weakley County Rescue Squad Stays Busy in April
The Weakley County Rescue Squad was busy helping people escape flood waters and responding to emergencies during the severe weather events in April. Rescue Squad member Brandon Odle gave Thunderbolt News his point of view on a
Ken-Tenn Area Could Have Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Today
The National Weather Service says the Ken-Tenn area is in a Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today. Forecasters say the greatest threat will be large hail, strong winds and the possibility of a tornado. Forecast models
Drop in Mississippi River Allows Ferry to Resume Operation
The Hickman-Dorena Ferry is now back in operation. The ferry resumed operation following a drop in floodwaters on the Mississippi River. Latest forecasts show the Mississippi River at Hickman at 28.5-feet today, which is 5.5-feet under flood
Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire on Shawtown Road
The Union City Fire Department responded to a rural residential fire on Saturday afternoon. Fire Department reports said firefighters were called to 951 West Shawtown Road just before 4:30. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke at the
Union City Tennis Posts District Win Over Obion County Central
The Union City girls’ tennis team took a giant step on the path toward a familiar destination on Monday. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said the Lady Tornadoes beat Obion Central 5-0 in what was essentially a
Robert Griggs Begins Position as Hickman City Manager
New Hickman City Manager Robert Griggs occupied the office for the first time on Monday. Griggs comes to the position as a former City Commissioner and longtime employee of Fulton County Dispatch and 911. Griggs told Thunderbolt
George Strait and Chris Stapleton extend stadium tour through 2025
George Strait and Chris Stapleton have extended their run of stadium shows into 2025, adding five shows kicking off in May. Joining Strait and Stapleton will be special guest Parker McCollum for the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and