Martin Police Department Issues Scam Alert
The Martin Police Department is making residents aware of a scam. Police Chief Phillip Fuqua said the department has received several reports from citizens regarding suspicious emails claiming they have delinquent traffic citations. These emails often reference
2 students dead and at least 7 others injured in Carroll County school bus crash
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. (AP) — A school bus crash in west Tennessee on Friday killed two students and injured at least seven other people, officials said. The crash involving a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, a Chevrolet
Company Announces Single Largest Capital Investment in Western Kentucky
The single largest capital investment in Western Kentucky has been announced. Global Laser Enrichment, or (GLE), has announced plans to develop the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility. The proposed $1.76-billion dollar project will create 240 new high-wage positions
Weakley County Will Not Have an Early Voting Period for the May 5th Primaries
There will be no early voting period in Weakley County for the May 5th County Primaries. The Weakley County Election Commission states it is because there is no opposition in either the Republican Primary or the
Martin’s 40th Annual Egg Hunt Saturday
Martin Parks and Recreation will be filled with over 10,000 eggs this weekend as part of the 40th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Director of the hunt Rene Kimsey tells Thunderbolt news what to expect Saturday morning.
Fulton County Community Development Leadership Initiative Held This Week
A two-day training event for current and future community leaders was held in Fulton County. The Fulton County Community Development Leadership Initiative took place Wednesday and Thursday at the Mills Point Center in Hickman. The
Jerry Spain, 83, Gleason
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Spain age 83 will be held in Gleason at 1:00 with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden
Fire Hydrants Are Being Painted In Martin
Fire Hydrants around Martin are receiving a fresh coat of paint over the coming weekends. Martin Fire Chief Kory Green tells Thunderbolt news about what each fire hydrant color means. Fire Department personnel will
General “Gus” Radford
Funeral services for former District Attorney General “Gus” Radford will be held AT 1:00 this Saturday at the Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. General Radford served for 24 years
Samples Still on The LAM
Authorities are still searching for Gerald Pete Samples who escaped from the Crocket County Jail Wednesday. He was being held on a violation and was awaiting extradition to Virginia. He faces felony charges for solicitation of a