Longtime Board Member and Pageant Coordinator Placed Into Obion County Fair Hall of Fame
The Obion County Fair inducted a longtime board member, and dedicated pageant coordinator, into their Hall of Fame on Monday night. During Opening Ceremonies, with family and friends in attendance, the late Tammy Sparks was announced as
Signups for the Soybean Voice Contest Worship Edition Finals
Signups for The Soybean Voice Contest Worship Edition Finals are due by August 29th. Interested contestants can submit their entries at Tn-soybean-festival- DOT- org for a chance to win the $250 grand prize. The contest will take
Union City Volleyball Opens Season With Impressive Win
Union City’s season-opening volleyball match was everything head coach Jessica Graham had hoped for. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said one of the biggest crowds in program history watched the Lady Tornadoes begin their season in impressive
Randall Ray English, 65, Dresden
Funeral Services for Randall Ray English, 65 of Dresden, will be held Wednesday August 20th at Bowlin Funeral Home at 6pm. Mr. English will be laid to rest at Union Grove Cemetery in Selmer, on August 21st
Two Teenage Girls Missing
The TBI is searching for two missing teenage girls from Jackson. 17 year old Kourtney King is a white female, 5’4″ tall, 166 lbs., with black hair and blue eyes. Shirley Britt is a 16-year-old white female,
Wake Up Weakley Chamber Coffee
Wake Up Weakley Chamber Coffee is Friday, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the Stuart Center, located on Manley Street in Martin. This month’s coffee is hosted by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition, and it’s a great
Teenager Shot in Henry County
The Paris Police Department released more details Tuesday about a teenager shot Friday night during a car chase with two adults in Henry County. The teenager was part of a group leaving a local store together Friday
Soybean Festival Crossroads Luncheon
RSVP’s are now being accepted for the Crossroads Luncheon Wednesday September 3rd from 12 to 1 at the Martin Event Center inside Martin Public Library. The luncheon brings together members of local civic groups to celebrate the
Fatal Accident on Monday in Obion County
Thunderbolt News has been informed of a fatal accident that occurred in Obion County on Monday afternoon. The two vehicle accident took place on Highway 51 near Allie Campbell Road around 2:00. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr Presents Welcome During Fair Opening Ceremonies
The Obion County Fair held its official opening ceremonies last night on the Main Stage. The ceremony included the raising of the flag and National Anthem, the introduction of board members, elected officials and pageant winners. The