Domestic Dispute Claims the Life of a Woman in Weakley County

A domestic dispute in Weakley County has claimed the life of a 34-year-old Sedalia, Kentucky woman. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in the Austin Springs community in North Weakley County. Thunderbolt Radio has learned the woman
Bicentennial Celebration Begin Saturday With Fun Day in Troy

A Bicentennial celebration for the Town of Troy will kick off on Saturday. Clint Hopper, with the Troy Community Association, told Thunderbolt News about the event on the town square.(AUDIO) To help celebrate the Bicentennial year,
Matt Carpenter Announces Retirement from Baseball

Longtime St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Matt Carpenter has announced his decision to retire. The 39 year old Carpenter played 14 Major League seasons, with 12 of those being with the Cardinals. Carpenter was drafted by St.
One Dead After Shooting in Palmersville

The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that happened in Palmersville on Tuesday night. Sheriff Terry McDade says a woman was killed after being involved in an altercation with another female. The investigation is ongoing.
Tennessee State Veterinarian Warns of New Invasive Pest

Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is warning animal owners about a new invasive pest that poses a threat to livestock and pets. The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living
Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah

The Paducah Police Department responded to Kentucky Oaks Mall for a reported bomb threat. Police officers and mall staff performed a search of the building and did not locate any explosive device. The investigation by detectives is
Small Earthquakes Reported in the Local Area

The local area continues to have small earthquakes on the New Madrid Fault Line. A 2.1 tremor was recorded last Thursday night around 10:30 near the Obion County/Dyer County line. The earthquake was centered on Cat Corner
Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson says Property Tax Increase is Inevitable

The Weakley County Commission has been busy trying to organize the county budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. County Mayor Dale Hutcherson gave Thunderbolt News an update on the current state of the budget. Mayor Hutcherson was
WCMES Discusses Highway 22 Light Repairs with Dresden City Board

Weakley County Municipal Electric System General Manager Andrea Harrington spoke to the Dresden City Board on Monday night regarding the broken street lights on Highway 22. Ms. Harrington explained that the highway light repairs were the responsibility
Henry County Man Arrested for Death of Woman Found on Saturday

A Mansfield man has been charged for the death of Kristiana Shook-Livingston, whose body was discovered in Henry County on Saturday. An investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, TBI, and Murfreesboro Police led to the arrest