The Westview High School Journalism Club tells us How to Keep Up to Date with What’s Going on at the School

This article is courtesy of the Westview High School Journalism Club: The school year is in full swing at Westview High School and students’ busy schedules are picking up! Students in the Yearbook/Journalism course are ready to
Friends of Weakley County Training will Host its Annual Homecoming Celebration

Friends of Weakley County Training School are celebrating their 98th year of Homecoming this Saturday at Virginia Weldon Park. President of the training school, Beverly Claybrooks told Thunderbolt News about the history of Homecoming. Miss
Martin’s City Board Votes in New Alderman

At Martin’s City Board Meeting Monday, the board unanimously appointed Lynette Wagster as the new alderman of ward two, filling the position previously held by Marvin Flatt. Ms. Wagster spoke on her beliefs about serving on the
Obion County Sheriff’s Office and Union City Police Department Recognized at Law Enforcement Challenge

Obion County law enforcement officers were recently recognized in the State of Tennessee. The law enforcement departments of the Obion County Sheriff’s Office, and Union City Police Department, were honored during the 21st annual Law Enforcement Challenge.
Small Earthquakes Recorded in Lake County

Over the past week, two small earthquakes were recorded in Lake County. A 2.4 tremor was recorded on Friday morning just before noon. The earthquake was centered just south of Tiptonville on Mooring Road. The depth of
Reported Inmate Related Incident Tuesday Morning at Tiptonville Prison

The Dyersburg Police Department reported a large police presence at West Tennessee Healthcare on Tuesday morning. The police presence was due to an inmate-related incident that occurred at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. No other specifics
First Lady, Maria Lee’s Backpack Initiaitive

Several Tennessee distressed counties have received new backpacks this school year following First Lady Maria Lee announced her initiative, Tennessees serves to help. In its fifth year, Tennessee Serves has provided more than 32 thousand new backpacks to
Ford Invests $2 Billion in Kentucky Plant

Ford says it will invest nearly $2 billion to retool its Kentucky plant to produce electric vehicles. The automaker says the goal is to produce EVs that are more affordable, profitable to make and out-compete rival models.
Baptist Memorial Hospital Receives Award

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received the American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award”. The award was presented by the Joint Commission’s “Acute Stroke Ready Hospital” certification and the College
Ty Simpson Named Starting Quarterback for Alabama Crimson Tide

The University of Alabama has announced that Ty Simpson will be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide. ESPN reported the former Westview standout and his teammates were informed during a meeting on Monday. After leading Westview