Peggy Jean Brasfield, 77, Dresden
Visitation for Ms. Peggy Jean Brasfield will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 6th beginning at 11:00am until service time at 1:00pm with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery.
Third Arrest Made in Connection With Lake County Murders
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of a third person in connection with the murder of four people in Lake County. According to the TBI, 23 year old Dearrah Sanders, of Jackson, was charged
Carla Brooks – 67 – Union City
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Carla Brooks, age 67, of Union City. Services will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, August 9th of 2025, in Union City. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery.
Tracy Lynn Smith, 62 , Dresden
Memorial service for Tracy Lynn Smith will be held Saturday, August 16th, at Bowlin Funeral Home at 1.
James Aubrey Bishop – 58 – Dyersburg
Funeral services will take place for James Aubrey Bishop, age 58, of Dyersburg. Visitation will be held on August 9th of 2025 from 11:00 to 1:00, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 at the Anointed Church
Arline Coley, 83, South Fulton
Funeral services for Mrs. Arline Coley will be held at 1PM Wednesday, August 6th, in Hornbeak Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Ballard County. Visitation will be held at the funeral home
Fancy Farm Picnic
Three candidates competing to succeed longtime Senator Mitch McConnell picked apart one another at the Fancy Farm picnic in Graves County. The candidates are prepping for the 2026 Prmiary Campaign. They included Republican Senate candidates Andy Barr,
The Obion County Fair is Just Days Away From Opening Night
The 67th annual Obion County Fair is now just days away from Opening Night. This year’s event will take place from August 15th thru August 23rd. Fair President Blake Laws told Thunderbolt News about work ongoing at
Search for Lake County Murder Suspect Continues; May Have Left the State
Law enforcement authorities continue their search for Lake County murder suspect Austin Robert Drummond. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 28 year old Drummond is wanted on multiple charges, including four counts of first degree murder. The
Reward Now up to $10,000 in Murder Case
In the ongoing investigation to find fugitive Austin Drummond, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is increasing the reward amount and will now pay up to $10,000 for information that leads to his arrest. Drummond is charged with