Tennessee’s Executive Director for the Housing Development Agency made a visit to Obion and Weakley County on Thursday. Ralph Perrey is the longest serving Director in the agencies history, following his hiring in October of 2012. During a stop at the Thunderbolt Broadcasting studios in Union City, Perry talked about the work of the 50 […]Read More
A Union City man was arrested on charges of aggravated criminal trespassing and vandalism. Union City police reports said 31 year old Christopher Shawn Jr. was taken into custody, after officers were called to a possible burglary at 2115 Nailing Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, reports said Shawn Jr. was sitting in a […]Read More
Union City Elementary School recently celebrated twenty-nine students, who had perfect attendance for the past school year. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said each student, who achieved the accomplishment, was rewarded with a certificate and recognized prior to school being dismissed for the summer. Three of the students, Alan Martinez, Brayden Andrews, and Jade Andrews, […]Read More
Discovery Park of America will be hosting outdoor music tonight with Rhythm on the Rails. Special guests for tonight’s show will be Tips in the Jar with John Harrison, followed by the band Seeing Red. Seeing Red is an award winning five member group from Memphis, and a fan favorite at venues all across the […]Read More
The opening of a new hotel, and work on two new retail stores, means economic growth and new jobs for Union City. Obion County Joint Economic Development CEO Lindsay Frilling told Thunderbolt News about the status of a new lodging facility on West Reelfoot Avenue.(AUDIO) Ms. Frilling said additional shopping […]Read More
Graveside services will be held for Sara Glenn Bradley, age 99, of Union City. Services will take place at 1:30 on Friday, June 2nd of 2023, at East View Cemetery.Read More
Funeral services will be held for Swannee Rice, age 96, of Hickman. Services will take place at 11:00 on Monday, June 5th of 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Hickman. Burial will follow in the Hickman City Cemetery.Read More
Funeral services will be held for Carnece Guy, age 77, of Troy. Services will take place at 2:00 on Saturday, June 3rd of 2023, in Union City. Burial will follow in the Terrace Hill Cemetery in Troy.Read More
Troopers from Kentucky State Police at Post 1 are currently in the Melber area, searching for a wanted man who has fled on foot. Troopers are joined by additional law enforcement officers from multiple local agencies, all assisting in the search. Troopers have identified 43 year old Bryan Ditto, of East Prairie, Missouri, as the […]Read More
A recent Legislative Breakfast in Union City centered its focus on the promotion of tourism in the region. The event featured Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Department of Tourist Development, along with three State Representatives and two State Senators. Commissioner Ezell informed the large crowd that Tennessee was now ranked 11th in the nation for […]Read More