Former Newbern Police Officer Indicted and Arrested on Allegations of Sexual Battery
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a deputy with the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office. At the request of 29th
Discovery Park Dedicates Guy Robbins Hosta Garden
Discovery Park of America honored Guy Robbins on Wednesday with the dedication of the Guy Robbins Hosta Garden. Mr. Robbins told Thunderbolt News how he got involved in gardening and what the dedication of the garden meant
Country Music on Friday Night at Discovery Park’s “Rhythm on the Rails”
Country music will take center stage at Discovery Park of America’s “Rhythm on the Rails” on Friday night. Appearing in Union City will be Humboldt native Emily McGill, who was a recent contestant on The Voice. Closing
Local Teachers Taking Part in Record WestTeach Class
The UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program has selected its seventh WestTeach class. A record of twenty-eight participants will take part in sessions starting in August. Included in this year’s class is: Kendra Lownsdale from Obion County Central
TWRA Announces Recovery of 11th Drowning Victim This Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has recovered the body of their 11th boating fatality this year. TWRA reports said the body of 22 year old David Simanca Molina, of Knoxville, was located in an area of Douglas
Fulton Banana Festival Announces Headlining Concert
This year’s headlining act has been announced for the 2025 Fulton Banana Festival. Fulton Tourism Director Kenney Etherton told Thunderbolt News about the festival ending concert.(AUDIO) During his career, Atkins has recorded six No.1 radio singles,
Missing Fulton County Juvenile Found Safe in Obion County
The search for a missing Fulton County teenager has ended with a safe recovery. Multiple law enforcement and emergency service personnel had been searching for 16 year old Aiden Higgins, after he was reported missing just after
Multiple Agencies Seeking Missing Juvenile in Fulton County
Multiple law enforcement and emergency personnel authorities are seeking the whereabouts of a missing teenager in Fulton County. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office reported 16 year old Aiden Higgins was last seen around 12:30 on Wednesday morning
St. Johns Dream Makers Golf Classic will be Held on June 20th
St. Johns Community Services will be hosting the third annual Dream Makers Golf Classic on June 20th at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. Mandy Hinson with community and donor relations told Thunderbolt Radio more about
City of Martin Approves First Reading of Proposed Tax Increase
The Martin City Board proposed a new tax increase during their monthly meeting on Monday. Alderman Jacob Crowe gave Thunderbolt News more details on the city’s proposed budget for next year. Mr. Crowe says the proposed tax