Temporary Commonwealth Attorney Announced for 1st Judicial Circuit

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the designation of Carrie Ovey-Wiggins to temporarily serve as Special Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman. The designation follows the tragic passing of longtime
Murray State Basketball Signs Mathis Courbon from Lyon, France

Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced the signing of 6-6 guard Mathis Courbon, who joins the program for the 2025-26 season as a freshman. Courbon comes to the Racers from Lyon, France after developing
Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson and Economic Director Justin Crice Invited to D.C.

Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson and Weakley County Economic Development Director Justin Crice were invited to Washington D.C. by Senator Bill Hagerty this week to discuss development in the county. Mayor Hutcherson told Thunderbolt News about the
Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty won’t run in the Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in the Preakness Stakes. That means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for a seventh consecutive year. Trainer Bill Mott told Preakness officials that the plan will be to
Over 600 Students Graduate from UT Martin

Over 600 students graduated from UT Martin over the weekend, earning their degrees at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Former UTM graduate Miles Adcox delivered the commencement address at both ceremonies. Mr. Adcox is the chairman and
Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Gibson County

The Gibson County Circuit Court has sentenced a man to 12 years in jail. In August of 2022, Timothy Fields II was arrested for the shooting of Joshua Caleb Warrington and for the possession of a felony
Philip Cavalier Named President of Kutztown University

UT Martin Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Philip Cavalier has been named as the new president of Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Cavalier received unanimous approval for the position by the Pennsylvania State
Dresden Softball Earns Spot in Regional Tournament

No.2 Dresden defeated No.1 Union City 4-1 Monday night in the District 14-A softball tournament to earn a spot in the regional tournament. In the loser bracket Gleason defeated South Fulton 11-10. Games continue tonight as Union
Iris Festival hosts Annual Cemetery Walk

The Tennessee Iris Festival hosted its annual Cemetery Walk on Sunday. This year eight members of the 1906 Dresden/Weakley County Bar Association were honored in the Sunset Cemetery. General Sessions Judge Tommy Moore remembered the lives and
Tennessee Iris Festival Tuesday Events

The Tennessee Iris Festival continues tonight with Children’s Bingo at Dresden Elementary starting at 6. The event is open to children 12 years and under. Following Children’s Bingo, Fun Bingo will begin at 7 at Dresden Middle.