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
Dresden Senior Center Handing Out Food Today
The Dresden Senior Center will be handing out free food boxes today beginning at 12:00 at the Center. People in need can drive up to the awning and they will place a box of food in your
District 14A Baseball Tournament Continues Today
The TSSAA District 14A baseball tournament continues today in Union City. No. 1 Greenfield will be playing No. 4 South Fulton at 4:30, while No. 2 Union City faces No. 6 Lake County tonight at 7. On
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
Union City High School Students Deliver Finished Project to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
A joint partnership between Union City High School and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City has turned into a win-win community proposition for everyone involved. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said members of Blake Gregg’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
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