Martin Finance Meeting
The Martin Finance Committee has filled four vacant seats after conducting interviews at their meeting last week. Mayor David Belote told us those who were selected. The newly selected committee members will serve beginning
Amtrak Construction Underway
Construction has begun for the highly anticipated Fulton Amtrak train station. Director of Fulton County Tourism Kenny Etherton spoke with Thunderbolt News about construction. Mr. Etherton tells us what to expect at the new
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program Receives over 50,000 Applicatons
Governor Bill Lee announced that the Tennessee Department of Education has received more than 50,000 new and renewal applications for Education Freedom Scholarships. With approximately half of the applicants applying for income prioritized scholarships, families are
Jackson Police Department Charges Two Fayette County Men in Early Morning Shooting
Two Fayette County men have been charged in connection with an early morning shooting on Hughes Drive in Jackson. Monday January 12th, Jackson Police officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area of Hughes
Today is the Federal Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today is the federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King was the chief spokesperson for non-violent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. The
Luke Combs to release new album ‘The Way I Am’ this March
Luke Combs will release his new album ‘The Way I Am’ on March 20th. Produced by Combs, Singleton and Chip Matthews, ‘The Way I Am’ features 22-tracks, which includes previous releases “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “Days Like
Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi to headline 2026 Music City Rodeo in Nashville
Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi will serve as headliners for the 2026 Music City Rodeo. Nashville’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Event will return to Bridgestone Arena May 28–30, 2026 with rodeo events including bull
Michael J. Fox joins Harrison Ford in Season 3 trailer for ‘Shrinking’ on Apple TV+
Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series Shrinking will feature Michael J. Fox in a guest starring appearance, which also marks his return to acting. Fox stepped away from his career in 2020 due to speech issues
Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor in teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Chris Hemsworth returns in the teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, which Marvel dropped focusing on Hemsworth’s character, Thor. The teaser follows the previously-released clip featuring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America. In the 90-second preview, Thor is seen praying
Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour special guests include Ice Cube, Public Enemy and more
Guns N’ Roses have revealed the star-studded lineup of special guests joining them on their 2026 World Tour: The Black Crowes, Ice Cube, Pierce The Veil, Public Enemy, and Barbarians of California will all join GN’R on