Union City School Board Holds Annual Evaluation of the Director of Schools Position
Union City school board members held their evaluation of Director of Schools Wes Kennedy this week. Director Kennedy delivered his “State of the School System” address to the board members, saying the system is on solid ground
Funeral Services for Longtime West Kentucky Educator and Administrator
Funeral services will take place Friday for a longtime West Kentucky educator and administrator. Services for 85 year old Joe D. Dallas, formerly of Fulton, will take place in Lone Oak at 1:00. Dallas was a 1957
New Pope Selected
Robert Prevost has been elected as the first Pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary took the name Leo XIV (14th). In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor,
City of Martin Declines Tax Proposal from Weakley County
The Martin Board of Alderman discussed a proposal for collecting property taxes from the Weakley County Trustee during their informal meeting on Tuesday. Alderman Jacob Crowe gave Thunderbolt Radio more details about the proposal. Alderman Crowe says
Union City Council Approved Zoning Amendment for New Bank Location
Union City Council members acted on a zoning amendment at Tuesday’s meeting at the Municipal Building. Mayor Terry Hailey read the proposed amendment, with City Manager Johnny McTurner announcing the new business location.(AUDIO) Council members voted
Ridgemont and Hillcrest Awarded $10,000 Energy Grants
Two Obion County schools have been named recipients of $10,000 grants. Ridgemont and Hillcrest were awarded the Learning Environment grants through the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift Program. The year long energy management training program is used to
Frank Lee Mansfield Jr. – 79 – Sharon
Frank Lee Mansfield Jr. 79 of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12 pm at Bowlin Funeral Home. Burial will
Former Probation Officer Indicted after Misappropriating over $17,000 in Weakley and Carroll Counties
A former probation officer who misappropriated over $17,000 in court costs and fees collected from probationers in Weakley and Carroll Counties has been indicted. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found Teresa Dillingham, a former probation
Weakley County Teachers Celebrated during Teacher Appreciation Week
Weakley County Schools have been celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week since Monday. School Director Jeff Cupples tells us about the major impact teachers have on students across the county, state, and nation. Director Cupples remembers the teachers that
Annual Rural Fire Subscription Fees Will Soon Be Due in Union City and Obion County
Home and property owners in Obion County will soon be asked to renew their fire subscription fees. Union City Fire Chief Karl Ullrich told Thunderbolt News about the annual subscription campaign in the county.(AUDIO) Chief Ullrich