Obion County Corrections Officer Honored for Professional Service
A corrections officer at the Obion County Jail has been recognized for outstanding service. Corrections Lieutenant Jamie Spruill was honored with the Category 2 “Correctional Officer of the Year Award” at the Tennessee Corrections Institute Conference. Category
TBI’s New Electronic Storage Detection K-9
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new, four-legged tool in the fight against crime in Tennessee. A 17-month-old, black Labrador Retriever named Marvel has been specially-trained ability to sniff out electronic storage devices less than a
Nate Snider Begins His Next Chapter at Westview Cafeteria
Before the lunch rush fills the cafeteria at Westview High School with students eager to eat and socialize, the cafeteria crew is already in motion. They move with the easy rhythm of a team that means business:
The 22nd Annual Martin Empty Bowls
The 22nd Annual Martin Empty Bowls will be held at the Martin Public Library Stage on Saturday October 11th from 8:00am to 10:00am. This year’s event will run alongside the Fall Harvest Festival and UT Martins 2025
Weakley County Commissioner Sustains Multiple Injuries After Car Wreck
Weakley County District 8 Commissioner Roger Donaldson was involved in a car accident off Highway 54 near west union Baptist church in Dresden Monday morning. Weakley County Commissioner Dennis Doster tells Thunderbolt News about the accident
Union City to Host No.1 Ranked Milan on Friday Night
The Union City Golden Tornadoes will have a tall task in order on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium. Coach Nick Markle’s team will face (6-0) Milan, who are the No.1 ranked team in Class-2A football. Coach
Tennessee Farmers are having an Agriculture Crisis
WKRN Nashville reports Tennessee farmers are warning they are on the verge of financial collapse, citing soaring input costs, poor crop prices and volatile global trade. West Tennessee State Rep. Rusty Grills sent a letter to President
High School Football Week 7; Thunderbolt Broadcasting Has Four Games on the Radio
It is Week 7 of high school football and Thunderbolt Broadcasting will have four games on the radio. Obion County Central at McNairy County Central – 6:30 – 104.9 KYTN Milan at Union City – 6:30 –
Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 27 Cadets
Twenty seven members of the latest class of the Tennessee Highway Patrol have been graduated. Trooper Cadet Class 925 completed a rigorous 17-week of training. Department of Safety and Homeland Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol
UT Martin Again Recognized Nationally With a “Best School” Ranking
The University of Tennessee-Martin has again been recognized as a best college to attend. In the 2026 U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” ranking, the university is tied for 20th place for the second straight year.