Jansen Elizabeth Thomason, 25, Martin
Funeral services for Jansen Elizabeth Thomason will be held Friday, December 12th at 11 at Gardner Methodist Church in Martin. Burial to follow at Gardner Cemetery.
Four Year Anniversary of The Tornado
On a Friday night December 10th of 2021, a tornado swept through the KenTenn area, claiming lives and changing the towns forever. Current Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox reflects on the day following the devastation… Mayor
Union City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Methamphetamine Charges
A Union City man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison. 51 year old Charles Belk was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine with the intent
Santa’s Village
Santa’s Village returns to Martin tomorrow night from 6 to 9 and will continue throughout the weekend. Last year, over 20 thousand people visited Santa’s Village with each person donating food and toys for local
Martin City Board
At Martin’s City Board meeting Monday, the Board welcomed a member of TLM Associates, Jennie Keel to shed light on pending construction projects around Martin. Currently, there are two transportation alternatives from TDOT grant projects pending, totaling
Wreaths Across America Day
Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day. Veterans across eight different cemeteries will be honored with the placement of live, balsam veterans’ wreaths. Head Location Coordinator for Tennessee Eastside Cemetery Martin, Linda Smith tells Thunderbolt News about
Maddie & Tae announce split after 15 years together professionally
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are splitting professionally after 15 years. The duo confirmed the news via PEOPLE, stating that they prefer to call it a “split” rather than a “breakup,” as they
Megan Moroney to embark ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of new album
Shortly after revealing that she would be releasing her new album ‘Cloud 9’ in Feb. 2026, Megan Moroney has announced ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of the upcoming project. An Instagram post reads: “THE CLOUD 9
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ extended for one-year in deal with Disney through May 2027
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year extension with The Walt Disney Company to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! through May 2027 on ABC. The contract extension, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after a year
Sheinelle Jones to join Jenna Bush Hager as permanent co-host on ‘Today’ 4th hour
NBC announced Tuesday that Today show host Sheinelle Jones will be permanently be joining Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of the ‘Today” show’s morning programming at 10:00 am. Jones, a longtime co-host of 3rd Hour of