Hickman County Fair to Begin This Week
The annual Hickman County Fair will begin this week. Fairgoers will have two weekends of events at the fairgrounds in Clinton. This Friday night “Dirt Drags” will begin at 7:00, followed on Saturday night by an “Enduro
Bill Lee, Elon Musk unveil Music City Loop Project
WSMV reports Gov. Bill Lee and Elon Musk’s The Boring Company have unveiled the Music City Loop project, with the hiring process expected to begin immediately. The private transportation project will bring the company’s underground loop system
Barbara Jo Reed, 78, Water Valley
Funeral services for Ms. Barbara Jo Reed will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 31st at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, Burial will follow in the Water Valley Cemetery. Visitation for Ms. Reed will
Union City to Host Lake County in Friday Scrimmage
The Union City Golden Tornadoes football team is holding camp this week at home. Coach Nick Markle said practices are being held from 5:30 until around 9:15 in the morning. This week’s work is in
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Westview Chargers
Westview Chargers Head Coach: Matt McConnell (2nd Season) Last Season: 14-1 (7-0 Region) Classification: 7AAA Coming off a runner-up state championship season, the Westview Chargers are gearing up for another year of success. Head Coach of the
Two From Weakley County Arrested, Three Others Injured in McCracken County Crash
A crash Sunday night in Western Kentucky led to injuries and arrests for several local residents. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Lovelaceville Road for a one-vehicle collision. At the scene, deputies learned a
Graves County 145th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic
This Saturday marks the 145th Fancy Farm Picnic in Graves County with a weekend of politics and barbeque. Held on the first Saturday in August, dozens of local, state and federal elected officials and candidates always attend
Registration and Back to School Dates for Area School Systems
Area school systems will soon be preparing for students to return to the classroom. Lake County will hold student registration thru Friday, with the first day of classes on August 4th. The Weakley County School System will
Obion County Highway Department to Begin Blacktopping Roads
The Obion County Highway Department is getting prepared to pave select county roads. Road Superintendent Kevin Dunn gave Thunderbolt News an update on road work around the county.(AUDIO) Dunn said the early spring storms and flooding
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Crews Mowing in District 1
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are currently mowing in District 1 counties. Motorists are urged to slow down and exercise caution when approaching mowing zones, due to tractors that occasionally cross travel lanes. Transportation officials say mowing crews