Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade’s Dog Update

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Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade tells Thunderbolt news that things are looking up to help find homes for rescue dogs on Jewell Store Road outside of Dresden.     Life House Animal Refuge and Rehab, a welfare

Westview Lady Chargers Game

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For the second year in a row, Westview Lady Chargers improved to 4 and 0 defeating powerhouse Dyersburg on their field 4 to nothing. Twelve minutes into the second half, senior forward Maddie Horton broke the scoreless

Obion County Mayor Applauds the Appointment of Stephen Vaden

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Obion County Mayor Steve Carr says he is proud of the accomplishments of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden. Mayor Carr talked about Vaden following the recent Farmers Harvest Breakfast held at the fairgrounds.(AUDIO)   Mayor

52nd Annual Tater Town Special

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The 52nd Annual Gleason Tater Town Special has officially begun. Gleason Gazelles President Brittany Mitchell tells Thunderbolt News about the history of Tater Town Weekend   Ms. Mitchell tells us what’s on the schedule for today and

Weakley County Schools Student Numbers this School Year

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The Weakley County School System is touting 3,998 students in the new school year. Assistant Director of Schools, Betsi Foster provided the numbers for all the students with a break down based on the communities. Sharon has

Cracker Barrel is Returning to its Old Logo

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Cracker Barrel is returning to its old logo after critics — including President Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize. In a post on its website, Cracker Barrel said it will retain its old logo, which

Union City Invitational and more

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY           UNION CITY INVITATIONAL BOYS’ TEAM UC claims 1st place in a field of 13 teams INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS Woodrow McKinnis (2nd) Rushdon Howell (6th) Madix Turner (12th) Miloh Turner (14th) GIRLS’

Westivew Girls Soccer Now 4-0

For the second year in a row, the Westview Lady Chargers (3-0) have taken the season series over Northwest Tennessee powerhouse, the Dyersburg Lady Trojans. Scoring was difficult for both squads in the first half Tuesday evening.  Dyersburg’s