Fire Prevention Week; Lithium-Ion Batteries

It’s National Fire Prevention Week. Martin Fire Chief Jamie Summers told Thunderbolt News about the importance of properly recycling lithium- Ion batteries. The Nearest location to properly dispose of Lithium Ion Batteries at no charge is Lowe’s
Westview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Organization

*This article is courtesy of Westview High School’s Journalism Club* A couple weeks ago, Westview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization started back their weekly meetings for the fall semester. Over the last few weeks, the
USPS Raises Prices for th Holiday Season

This week begins another boost in prices by the United States Postal Service for the holiday season. News 12 reports, these adjustments are needed to help deal with the extra handling expenses that come during this
Nighttime Work Zone Planned on Interstate 24 in Marshall County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports A nighttime work zone on Interstate 24 in Marshall County will start on today as part of a project to reinforce the shoulders of two bridges. The I-24 bridge over U.S. 62
Election Results Revealed Tomorrow for the Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District

Tomorrow Tennesseans will find out who will be selected to run in the Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District. Since Sept. 17 through Oct. 2nd, Tennesseans in the 7th District have gotten the chance to
Hazel Porter, 69, Hickman

Graveside services for Ms. Hazel Porter will be held at 11:30 on Wednesday, October 8th at the Hickman City Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, and friends are asked to meet at the
“Empty the Shelters”Collaboration Offers $70 Pet Adoptions

McCracken County Humane Society and Bissell Pet foundation have teamed up and are discounting all pet adoptions until October 15th in hopes to alleviate overpopulation in the facility. The discount is part of an event called “Empty
Sky Diver Killed After Falling without Parachute

WSMV reports the Metro Nashville Police Department has identified the sky diving instructor who was killed after falling from a plane without a parachute. 35-year-old Justin Robert Fuller, of Murfreesboro, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a
Fall Break Begins

Several area school systems will begin taking a break in classes this week for the annual Fall Break. The school systems of Obion County, Lake County, Gibson County and Dyer Counties will be closed all week. Fulton,
Auto Body Fire Saturday Night

Palmersville Fire fighters along with help from the Dresden and Latham – Dukedom Fire Departments were called Saturday evening to an auto body shop on fire at 8 p.m., Firemen worked for about two hours to extinguish