An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of the former treasurer of the Obion County Central High School’s “Rebel Sliders Baseball Booster Club”. Reports said Allison Baldwin served as the treasurer from June 2018 through June 2021, with the investigation starting after school officials reported missing funds. Investigators determined Ms. […]Read More

Union City police were dispatched to investigate a stolen firearm. Police reports said officers arrived at 1020 Russell Street, where they spoke with 70 year old Frank Malvin Holbrook. At the scene, Holbrook said someone had taken a Ruger .9-milimeter handgun from his vehicle between September 26th and 30th. Police reports said the gun had […]Read More

A 28 year old Union City man has been arrested, after being found inside a home without permission. Union City police reports said officers were called to 407 North Morgan Street, after carpenters found Shyheim Slayton inside the residence. Reports said officers arrived at the scene and talked with Slayton, who had two shopping carts […]Read More

A Mississippi man was the victim of theft and vandalism following a stop at a Union City business. Police reports said officers were dispatched to Casey General Store, on Main Street, where a disturbance was occurring. Officers arrived to find 36 year old Anthony Dewayne Nichols, of Kiln, Mississippi, chasing an individual near Everett Boulevard. […]Read More

An Obion County woman has been arrested on murder charges involving her husband’s death. On Wednesday, investigator’s with the Obion County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year old Keleta K. Turnage, of Troy, in connection with the death of Bobby G. Turnage. Ms. Turnage has been charged with first degree murder. On July 24th of 2020, […]Read More

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs in America, is now in the local area. Union City Police Chief Ben Yates told Thunderbolt News that fentanyl is becoming a major problem in the community.(AUDIO)   Chief Yates said his department has recently seen an increase in the amount of the drug, which has increased […]Read More

The “Pride of Obion County” luncheon was held Wednesday at Discovery Park of America. A crowd gathered to celebrate the life and accomplishments of former educator and Obion County Mayor Deanna Chappell. Ms. Chappell passed away this week at the age of 73, following a battle with ALS. During the ceremony, Catherine Nailing spoke about […]Read More

As drought conditions continue in the local area, multiple issues continue. The river gauge at Cairo, Illinois today stands at 11-feet, which is a rise of one-foot from Wednesday. Forecasters show the Ohio River will increase to 12-and-a-half-feet by Saturday, then again start to drop. Low water levels on the Ohio and Mississippi River are […]Read More

Thunderbolt Broadcasting was the recipient of awards from the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. The TAB held their inaugural “Excellence in Broadcasting Awards” ceremony Tuesday night, at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. The event recognized broadcast achievements from 2021 in both large and small markets of television and radio. 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK […]Read More