City of Medina Fire Department Receives $10,000

WBBJ reports City of Medina Fire Department has received a $10,000 grant from State Farm to purchase needed equipment. Medina Fire Department will be using the grant to purchase a Mechanical Chest Compression CPR device in the
UTM will Offer Master’s In Social Work

The University of Tennessee at Martin will be accepting applications for their newly developed Master of Science degree program in social work which will begin August of 2026. Students of the social work graduate program will receive
National Night Out Vendor Applications

Vendors are encouraged to apply for this year’s National Night Out. This year’s event will be sponsored by The Weakley County Prevention Coalition along with Martin’s Police and Fire Departments the evening September 30th at Virginia Weldon
Gas Prices Down This Week

Average gasoline prices have fallen 4 cents per gallon since last week averaging $2.70 per gallon. Today’s gas prices are 29 cents lower per gallon than last year. The lowest price in the state was $2.34 a
Union City School System Off to Good Start With Increased Enrollment

The Union City School System got off to a good start with buses rolling last week. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens told Thunderbolt News about the beginning of the instructional year, and the excitement at the recent
Opening Ceremonies Held at Obion County Fair; the Late Tammy Sparks Named to Fair Hall of Fame

Opening ceremonies were held at the Obion County Fair on Monday night. During the ceremonies, the late Tammy Sparks, of Union City, was placed into Fair Hall of Fame. Mrs. Sparks served many years as a member
BigXthaPlug recruits Shaboozey on the song ‘Home’ from upcoming LP ‘I Hope You’re Happy’

BigXthaPlug and Shaboozey have once again team up for their new country/rap collab, titled ‘Home’. The two had previously collaborated on the track ‘Drink Don’t Need No Mix‘; and back in April, Shaboozey shared a photo of
Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ to debut Oct. 23

The hit Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’ will have its second-season premiere on Oct. 23, 2025. The show’s executive producers and cast made the announcement at Netflix’s FYSEE L.A. Emmy event, with series creator Erin Foster, executive
Nickelback releases three-track ’San Quentin’ EP

Nickelback has released a new EP focused on their single “San Quentin.” The three-track set includes the original song (named after the infamous California prison_ as well as a radio edit and instrumental version. “San Quentin” was
Nickelback releases three-track ’San Quentin’ EP

Nickelback has released a new EP focused on their single “San Quentin.” The three-track set includes the original song (named after the infamous California prison_ as well as a radio edit and instrumental version. “San Quentin” was