UT Martin Men’s Basketball Honored by Ohio Valley Conference

The University of Tennessee-Martin has been awarded the Team Sportsmanship Award for men’s basketball. The Ohio Valley Conference made the announcement of the award for the 2025-26 year. Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the
Millie Curd, 80, Milan

A memorial service for Ms. Millie Curd, age 80 of Milan will be held friday at 1 at the First Assembly of God in Milan.
Fulton County Judge-Executive Expresses Concern With Attendance at New Health Department

Fulton County Judge Executive Jim Martin is concerned with the participation at the new Hickman Health Department. Judge Martin talked with Thunderbolt News about the situation.(AUDIO) With the previous Health Department in Hickman maintaining good numbers
Robert “Bob” McClain, 81, Mayfield

A funeral service for Mr. Robert “Bob” McClain age 81 of Mayfield will be held Thursday at 1 in Mayfield. Burial to follow in the Maplewood Cemetery.
Barbara Atwill, 64, Mayfield

A funeral service for Ms. Barabara Atwill, age 64 of Mayfield Kentucky, will be held Thursday at 11 at Cayce Methodist Church. Burial to follow in Cayce Methodist Cemetery.
Union City’s Gracie Sims to Play Volleyball at Freed-Hardeman University

Union City’s Gracie Sims will continue her education and volleyball career at Freed-Hardeman University. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Sims recently signed to play at the Henderson university, after being only the second Union City volleyball
Sue Sawyer, 85, South Fulton

Funeral services for Mrs. Sawyer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd at Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with burial to follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from
Possible Heavy Rain and High Winds for Ken-Tenn Area

The Ken-Tenn area could see some heavy rainfall this week. With the area still struggling from the drought, the National Weather Service says portions of the region could see up to, and over, three inches of rain.
False Fire Alarm Billing Rates in Martin

The City of Martin could begin charging residents who haven’t paid rural fire fees $500 for false fire alarm calls. Martin Fire Chief Jamie Summers explains that false fire alarm calls happen often and take
Martin Court Costs on the Rise

The Martin Finance Committee approved raising Municipal court costs by $50, the first increase in 32 years. Martin Police Chief Phillip Fuqua explained why the increase. The proposed increase is from $65 to $115. He