Shooting at Mayfield/Graves County Football Game Injures One Person
A shooting at the Mayfield/Graves County football game on Friday night resulted in injuries to one person. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden confirmed the shooting and said the Mayfield Police Department was in charge of the investigation.
Gleason Beats Fulton County in Battle at Sanger Field
The Gleason Bulldogs beat Fulton County 42-38 in the football season opener Friday night at Hickman. Coach Noah Lampkins team trailed at halftime, and in the fourth quarter, before scoring late in the game to start (1-0)
Friday Night Finals 08/22/2025
Westview 34, MASE 0 Trinity Christian 21, Dresden 19 Gleason 42, Fulton County 38 Perry County 16, Greenfield 12 Jackson Christian 24, Union City 14 Obion County 33, Lake County 8 Huntingdon 41, McKenzie 21 Crockett County
McKenzie’s Sweet Tea Festival Continues this Weekend
The Sweet Tea Festival continues this weekend. Mayor Ryan Griffin told Thunderbolt news all about today’s festivities. Mayor Griffin goes on to say… For more information check out their facebook page.
Channel 5’s Nick Beres Talks with Thunderbolt Radio about his Interview with Austin Drummond
Austin Drummond, the man accused of killing four people and abandoning an infant in Lake County, requested an interview with NewsChannel 5’s Nick Beres from the jailhouse. Nick Beres told Thunderbolt News about the interview….
Man Shot and Killed in Jackson
A man died from a gunshot wound in Jackson, Friday after police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. During the preliminary investigation,
Seasonal Changes Impact County Unemployment Rates
According to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, there has been an increase in unemployment rates in 92 of Tennessee’s 95 counties in July. Fifty-five counties reported unemployment rates of less
Memphis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Scheme to Defraud Federal COVID-19 Relief Program
A Memphis woman was sentenced to federal prison last week for her scheme to defraud the Department of Health and Human Services “Emergency Cash Assistance” program. According to the courts, 32 year old Rochelle Turner created and
We Care Ministries Fall Donation Requests
Fall has begun, school is in and We Care is doing their best to meet the needs of families across West Tennessee. Executive Director Jaimi Weingartner tells Thunderbolt news about some of We Care’s needs this fall.
Weakley County Schools Rank 7th in the State for Education
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has ranked Weakley County Schools seventh in the state for education. Assistant Director of Schools Betsi Foster spoke with Thunderbolt News, giving credit to the schools 670 employees. Ms. Foster