A single vehicle accident in Western Kentucky has claimed the life on one person.
Hickman County Sheriff Mark Green told Thunderbolt News that the vehicle was discovered around 4:15 Friday morning on Highway 307.
Sheriff Green said the vehicle had left the roadway and was on its side when discovered.
Due to the pending notification of family members, […]

It was a history lesson that won’t be soon forgotten.
Members of the Union City High School football team, cheerleaders, coaches and administration visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Thursday, learning in-depth details of the worst terrorist attack ever on United States soil.
The Union City travel party made the 125-mile […]

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Thursday for two new hotels adjacent to Discovery Park of America.
The Graham family welcomed the crowd to the ceremonial turning of dirt at the site, with Richard Graham explaining the project to Thunderbolt News.
Graham said a study of the area indicated a need for the rooms.
CMI construction project director Perry Parker […]

Farmers have taken advantage of recent good weather to harvest both corn and soybeans from the field.
The latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture, showed Tennessee as a whole had harvested about 40-percent of their planted corn.
This number is above the five-year average for the date.
As far as soybean harvest, only eight-percent of […]

Kentucky State Police, at Post 1, are warning the public and area businesses of counterfeit money being circulated throughout the area.
On Wednesday, Troopers responded to a bank after a customer attempted to deposit multiple $100 dollar bills, which were determined to be counterfeit.
After an investigation, it was determined the bogus bills had been obtained through […]

A Union City business received damage this morning due to a fire.
Fire Departments from Union City, South Fulton and Rives responded to Hops and Barley, located on South Ury Street.
Calls were received just before 9:00, which indicated smoke coming from the bar and grill location.
It is not known at this time the cause of the […]

 
City officials in Union City say they have found the right person to lead the Public Works Department.
City Manager Kathy Dillon announced on Tuesday that Wastewater Director Jason Moss will take over the department, following the retirement of Steve Ladd at the end of the year.
Ladd has served as the Public Works Director for almost […]

For those who have grown tired of the heat, the bugs and even mowing the lawn, a change is coming soon.
Saturday is the first official day of Fall, as the Summer season comes to an end.
Autumnal Equinox will take place Saturday night at 8:54.
With the official change in seasons, the first day will bring 12 […]

 
 
A large crowd attended the Pride of Obion County luncheon on Wednesday, which paid honor to Union City businessman Tracy Bruff.
The Union City High School graduate is the 20 year owner of Town and Country Dry Cleaners, and devotes community time as a baseball coach, Rotarian, Fellowship of Christian Athletes board member and member of […]