Demolition of Downtown Union City Building Continues
Demolition continues on a downtown building in Union City. The former Obion County Industrial Training Center is coming down to make way for additional downtown parking. The Second Street building had fallen into disrepair over the last
Piper Lusk Crowned Football Homecoming Queen at South Fulton High School
Piper Lusk was crowned football Homecoming Queen during recent Homecoming ceremonies at Red Devil Field. The Homecoming Court consisted of freshman Alli McFarland, junior Chloe Clapper, senior Keeley Dance, senior Piper Lusk, senior Caroline Barclay and sophomore
Football Back for Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell will play football this Friday night following a week off because of the government shut down. Congressman John Rose and others got a message to the President regarding the military school at the base was
Sherry Thomason, 77, Dresden
The visitation for Sherry Thomason will be held Sunday, from 1 to 3 at Bowlin Funeral Home. This will be followed by a graveside service at 3:30 in Lebanon Church Cemetery at 185 Lebanon Church Road, in
Faith in Blue, Hope in Red, Love in Christ Event
The Second Annual Faith in blue, Hope in red, and Love in Christ touch a truck will be held Saturday. It will be in Martin at the Central Baptist Church parking lot from 9 to 2. Associate
Warrant Issued for Martin Man for Shoplifting and Burglary in Union City
Union City police have issued warrants for a Martin man following theft at Walmart in Union City. Police reports said an officer was dispatched to the West Reelfoot Avenue location, after a man identified as 49 year
Main Street-Union City Announces Exciting Changes for Saturday’s “Tacos and Tamales”
Changes have been made for Main Street-Union City’s annual food, fun and entertainment fundraiser. Main Street Executive Director Katie Graves told Thunderbolt News about the new idea for Saturday’s 5th annual “Tacos
U.S. Senate Confirms Mike Dunavant for U.S. Attorney for Western Tennessee
The United States Senate has confirmed Mike Dunavant as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. Dunavant was nominated by President Donald Trump in July to serve as the chief federal prosecutor. He served in
Tandy Darby Announces Senior Center Grants
State Representative Tandy Darby has announced senior centers in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties totaling $91,000 in state funds to improve facilities and support wellness and social activities for seniors. In Weakley County the Gateway Center
Norma Jean Byrd, 87, South Fulton
Funeral services for Ms. Norma Jean Byrd at age 87 of South Fulton will be held at 11 Monday at Hornbeak Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Peasant View Memorial Gardens.