West Tennessee Drug Task Force Agent Involved in Serious Collision
The West Tennessee Drug Task Force is asking for prayers for one of their officers who was involved in a collision on Tuesday. Special Agent Jason Williams, of Humboldt, was on duty in Atwood when he was
Dresden Softball Advances to Regional Tournament
Dresden won the District 14A Softball Championship last night, defeating Union City 9-8 in nine innings. Dresden will now move on to the regional tournament on Monday. Head Coach Aalia Bivens said she was proud of her
Hickman American Legion Post to Host Fundraising Pancake Breakfast
Hickman American Legion Post 57 is holding their annual fundraising pancake breakfast on Saturday. Post members will be serving pancakes, sausage and bacon from 7:00 until 10:00 at their location on Moscow Avenue. Tickets are $5.00 at
Obion County Central Claims Three District Tournament Tennis Championships
Obion County Central claimed multiple championships in the District 14 Tennis Tournament. School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said the girls doubles championship went to Hannah Strauser and Hannah Taylor. Elizabeth Woody was the District 14 Champion in
Special Welding Certificate Ceremony Held at TCAT Northwest-Union City on Wednesday
A special ceremony took place at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest-Union City on Wednesday. Four individuals from the Obion County Jail, and one who was completing the course, were presented welding certificates. Austin Taylor, Rakim
UT Martin Softball Season Ends in the First Round of the OVC Championship
The UT Martin softball season came to an end on Wednesday afternoon as they fell to Lindenwood 5-0 in the first round of the OVC Championship. Lindenwood’s Avery Wrapp threw a complete game one-hitter, shutting down the
Memphis Police Officers Aquitted in Fatal Beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis officers have been acquitted of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop. A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two
Winners Announced at Iris Festival Baking Competition
The Iris Festival Baking Contest was held at the McWherter Civic Center this afternoon. First through third place winners in multiple categories including candy, bread, cheesecake, and more were given awards for their creations. Some first place
Tennessee Iris Festival Enters Final Day
Today is the final day of the Tennessee Iris Festival in Dresden. A senior citizen luncheon will be held at the McWherter Civic Center at noon. Lunch will be free. Later tonight the pancake supper will be
Jacob Abbott and Becca Steele named Iris Festival Grand Marshall
The Tennessee Iris Festival is honoring Dresden High School Performing Arts Director Jacob Abbott and Dresden Middle Band Director Becca Steele as Grand Marshals this year. Director Abbot told Thunderbolt News how it felt to be named