Linda Davis, 79, Martin

Funeral Services for Ms. Linda Davis, age 79 of Martin will be held at noon on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at McCabe United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.
President Trump Visits Memphis

President Trump spent some two hours meeting with law enforcement, local dignitaries’ and community members touting the Safe Task Force to reduce crime in Memphis. The President said over the last six months Memphis has seen a
Area Farmers Taking Advantage of Good Weather to Begin Work in the Fields

Area farmers have taken advantage of recent warm temperatures to get back in the fields. Obion County Agriculture Extension agent Garrett McDaniel told Thunderbolt News about the early season work.(AUDIO) McDaniel said field work in March
Today is National Ag Day

Today is National Ag Day with this year’s theme “Together We Grow”. Ag Day is about recognizing and celebrating the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use and wear on
Two Small Earthquakes Recorded in Northwest Tennessee

The Center for Earthquake Research and Information has reported two small earthquakes in the local area. A 2.0 tremor was recorded Sunday night just before 7:00 in Lake County. Reports said the earthquake was actually centered in
Jerry Petty, 78, Troy

A funeral service for Mr. Jerry Petty, age 78 of Troy will be held Tuesday at 3. Burial to follow in the Terrace Hill Cemetery.
Alternating Traffic Lights in Place at Intersection Project in Hickman

Those traveling into Hickman on Highway 125/Union City Highway will now be delayed shortly, due to alternating flow traffic lights at the Seventh Street/HWY-1099 By-Pass intersection. A widening project is now ongoing at the intersection to better
Kentucky Senate Bill 11 Rebate for Safe Room

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has signed Senate Bill 11 into law that creates a residential safe room “rebate program” for eligible Kentuckians to protect themselves from severe weather. Homeowners that are eligible for a rebate of 50%
Longer Than Usual Lines in Airports

If you’re flying on your vacation, consider the possibility for long lines including both Memphis and Nashville airports. Across the country long TSA lines are ongoing, partially because of the government shutdown. At some airports, federal immigration
Dustin Lynch shares the song ‘Getaway Car’

Dustin Lynch has shared his latest song “Getaway Car,” with production from Petey Martin and Pete Hammerton. “‘Getaway Car’ is about that split-second decision to throw it all in drive and see where the night takes you,”