Local High School Basketball Scores (2-17-2026)
Girls: Page: 66 Columbia: 22 McKenzie: 52 McEwen: 50 Huntingdon: 78 Waverly: 29 Boys: Dresden: 40 Greenfield: 38 Union City: 60 Gibson County: 49
Jesse Jackson Passed Away
American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister, Jesse Jackson passed away yesterday at 84 years old. Protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel during the civil rights movement, Mr. Jackson became one of
Union City Police Called to Investigate Man Urinating in Business Trash Can
Union City police are seeking the identity of a man who was observed urinating in a business trash can. On Saturday, an officer was dispatched to Murphy’s gas station, after the individual was seen urinating next to
Longstanding Historical Marker in Fulton Now Being Rebuilt and Relocated
A longstanding historical marker in Fulton is now getting a new life and a different location. Fulton Tourism Director Kenney Etherton told Thunderbolt News about a tip that helped save the historical monument.(AUDIO) Due to its
Bethel University Appointments
Bethel University has announced three strategic leadership appointments that will further strengthen Bethel’s mission and distinctive extracurricular experiences. They include Garrett Burns has been appointed Chaplain and Director of Strategic Initiatives. Sheila Horne has been appointed as
Members Convicted by Jury in Brazen Racketeering Murder
A federal jury in Memphis convicted two members of the Memphis street gang, “the Unknown Vice Lords” for the murder a fellow gang member who they suspected of betrayal. When the gang’s Supreme Elite Chief, the
State Representative Tandy Darby Shares His Thoughts on School Vouchers
State Legislature will gather this morning to discuss several topics for consideration. Amongst those are Governor Bill Lee’s focus on current vouchers and pushing for more in the year to come.. State Representative Tandy
Airbag Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, a “do not drive” warning has been issued for thousands of Chryslers, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles that still have unrepaired Takata (TUH Ka Ta) air bags. The defective
Danny Wheat, 75, Martin
A funeral service for Mr. Danny Wheat, age 75 of Martin, will be held Thursday at 2 in Martin. Burial to follow in the Sandy Branch Cemetery.
Gleason Basketball Player Presented Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship
A Gleason High School basketball player has been awarded the Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship. Senior Kade Sawyers was presented the scholarship during a game last week. The $250 scholarship is presented yearly by the Northwest Tennessee Basketball