Despite Large NIL Offers Ty Simpson Enters NFL Draft
Former Westview and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has officially placed his name into the upcoming NFL Draft. The deadline for submission was on Wednesday. Simpson had some big choices to consider after his initial announcement was made.
Grocery Tax
The Tennessee Legislature is back in session and both sides of the aisle have focused on the cost living. Tennessee is one of 10 states that collect a tax on groceries. Consumers pay 4% in state taxes,
Mary Lou Mills Thompson, 93, Fancy Farm
A Funeral Mass for Ms. Mary Lou Mills Thompson, 93, of Fancy Farm Kentucky, will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 16th at the St. Jerome Catholic Church in Fancy Farm. Burial will follow in
John Rose Picks Up Petition for Governor
U.S. Congressman John Rose is putting in his bid to become the next Governor of Tennessee. Monday, he visited the Secretary of State’s Division of Elections to pick up an official nominating petition form, which will
Weakley County Courthouser Receives the Historic Courthouse Renovation Grant
The Weakley County Courthouse was approved for a $500,000 “Historic Courthouse repairs” grant The Courthouse will now be nationally in the “Nation Register of Historical Places” and receive necessary repairs. Mayor Dale Hutcherson told Thunderbolt News that
We Care Annual Report
In We Care’s newly released 2025 Annual Report, the Ministry reinvested over $880,000 directly into Weakley County. Throughout 2025, We Care ministries served over 2,500 households including almost 1,500 in Martin, over 500 in Dresden, about
Martin City Board Recognizes Westviews Champion Teams
At Martin’s City Board meeting Monday, a proclamation was given to two Westview state champions. The Westview Chargers football team and the Westview girls’ soccer team received a proclamation from Martin Mayor David Belote along with
Local Riverports Announced as Grant Recipients
Two area riverports have been announced to receive funding by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Over $2.3 million dollars in awards was announced for eight projects, which included locations in Hickman and Paducah. The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority
Former Hickman Resident Named “Principal of the Year” in Kentucky
The National Association of Secondary Schools Principals has named a former Hickman resident as the “High School Principal of the Year” in Kentucky. Deatrik Kinney, the high school principal at Paducah Tilghman High School, was selected for
Randy Houser shares the single ‘Back In The Bottle’
Randy Houser has released his latest single, ‘Back In The Bottle,’ written solely by Houser and co-produced with Blake Chancey. The inspiration behind the track stemmed from a late-night studio session with Post Malone; Randy explains: “When