Obion County Nursing and Rehab Interim Director Talks With County Commission Members

County Commission members heard from the interim director of the Obion County Nursing and Rehab Center on Monday. Rod Wolfe was introduced to the board during the monthly meeting at the County Mayor’s Office. Wolfe gave high
Weakley County Commission Approves Day Care

At last night’s meeting, Weakley County Commissioners approved a daycare center for teachers and parents. Commissioners voted 13 to 3 with one absent for the new “We Grow Academy”. Director Cupples says this is a
Senate Bill 2102

At the latest Weakley County Finance Ways and Means meeting, Commissioner James Westbrook of District 9 lead with his concerns on a new bill coming to the senate. Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson explains that
Senate Bill 2064

Senate and State Local Committee will meet today for a hearing of Senate Bill 2064 to require a limit for property tax increases that exceed specific thresholds. Senator John Stevens spoke to Thunderbolt News about the
A Tennessee Teacher is Under Investigation After Allegedly Showing Students an Inappropriate Photo

A teacher is under investigation after he allegedly showed students an “inappropriate photo” on his “personal device” by accident. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System confirmed a teacher identified Matthew Vedder is under investigation by local law
Team Four Success Gala

Team Four Success will be holding their annual Dream Builders Gala on April 11th at Discovery Park of America. Executive Director Natasha Greer tells us the history and home town roots of Teams Four Success.
Weakley County Schools and Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threatening Message

A Dresden Middle School student will face disciplinary action, after a threatening message directed toward the school was reported and verified after school hours. Weakley County Schools Communications Director Maegan Jolley said the message was shared in
Dyersburg Man Killed in Southeast Missouri Accident

A Dyersburg man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Southeast Missouri on Sunday night. KFVS-12 reported the 47 year old man was operating a truck on South Highway-55, when it struck part of a bridge
Debate on Electing Obion County Road Superintendent Pushed to October

The full Obion County Commission heard a request on Monday to consider the future election of the Highway Department Superintendent. Commissioner Rob Holman presented the issue to the Budget Committee and full commission, saying he and constituents
Murray State Basketball Accepts NIT Invitation

The Murray State Racers have accepted an invitation to play in the men’s National Invitational Tournament. The (20-12) Racers will play (22-12) Nevada on Wednesday night in Reno. The game will mark the eighth time Murray State