Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Legislation to End Time Changes in the State
A Tennessee State Representative has proposed legislation to eliminate time changes in the state. Representative Chris Todd, of Madison County, has proposed House Bill 1300, which would eliminate Daylight Saving Time in Tennessee. Representative Todd explained his
FBI Agents at La Cabana Mexican Restaurant in Martin
FBI agents were observed outside at La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant in Martin this afternoon. Details on the presence of the agents have not yet been released. At this time, it is unclear whether the activity
Former Paducah Police Officer Indicted on Multiple Felony Charges
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office says a former Paducah police officer has been indicted on felony charges. 41 year old Ryan Conn, of Paducah, was extradited back to Kentucky after being taken into custody on an arrest
Kentucky State Police at Post 1 Mayfield Participating in National Campaign
Kentucky State Police at Post 1 Mayfield is currently participating in a national campaign. Post 1 is taking part in Operation C.A.R.E., which stands for “Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort”. The initiative will continue through next Tuesday,
UT Martin Spring Football Practices Begin
The UT Martin football team will open offseason preparations over the coming weeks. The Skyhawks will have 15 official practices before capping off camp with the annual Navy and White Spring Game, along with Junior Day, on
TWRA Releases Deer Harvest Numbers for Local Area
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has released deer harvest numbers for the local area. Henry County led the six county region with a total harvest of 3,127 deer. Weakley County had the second highest number of deer
Additional Photos from Thursday Morning Fire and Explosion That Injured Firefighter in Obion County
Here are some additional photos from the single-wide trailer fire Thursday morning on Pierce Station Road. Multiple agencies responded to assist, after an explosion blew out a section of wall in front of three firefighters. One was
Union City Firefighter Injured from Explosion at Trailer Fire
A Union City firefighter was injured this morning after an explosion occurred during a single-wide trailer fire on Pierce Station Road. At the scene, Union City Fire Chief Karl Ullrich told Thunderbolt
Mayor Hutcherson Running Republican
Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson is running unopposed for his first full term as Mayor. He tells Thunderbolt News he still wants to earn the public’s vote. He says unopposed doesn’t will not change how
Death Investigation in Martin
A preliminary hearing was held yesterday for a Martin man facing charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, failure to report the discovery of a dead body, and aggravated cruelty to animals. In February, 24