Hunter Wilbanks Named Union City Director of Parks and Recreation
Union City Council members were introduced to their new Parks and Recreation Director at Tuesday’s meeting. Hunter Wilbanks, of Troy, was selected to oversee the department. Wilbanks told Thunderbolt News about his desire to seek the position.(AUDIO)
Small Business Opportunity Called “Ventures Village” Discussed in Fulton Meeting
A public meeting held this week in Fulton focused on the potential for small business growth. Brenda Weaver, Community Ventures Lending President and President of Western Kentucky Disaster Recovery, told Thunderbolt News about the meeting.(AUDIO) Ms.
Large Drug Bust Made During Traffic Stop in Haywood County
A large drug bust was made Tuesday in Haywood County. West Tennessee Drug Task Force agents in the 30th judicial district out of Memphis, conducted a traffic stop on a sprinter van on I-40. During the stop,
Local Gasoline Prices Move Over State Average to Start the Spring Season
Just in time for Spring comes higher prices at the pump. Triple-A is reporting Tennessee’s average gasoline price has increased two cents to $3.09 a gallon. The report stated the increase was 11-cents more than last month.
Memphis Foot Doctor Convicted for Defrauding Millions of Dollars from Medicare and TennCare
A federal jury in Memphis has convicted a podiatrist for a scheme to defraud Medicare and TennCare of millions of dollars. Court reports said 59 year old Nathan Lucas, of Memphis, owned and operated Advanced Foot and
Obion County Road Supervisor Says Culvert Issues Becoming Costly
Obion County’s Road Supervisor says culverts have become a main issue in his department. During Monday’s County Commission meeting, Kevin Dunn told board members that damaged culverts have become an expensive problem.(AUDIO)
Two Arrested in Union City on Active Missouri Warrants
Two people were taken into custody in Union City on active warrants out of Missouri. Police reports said officers learned 22 year old Zachary Ryan Rudd and 25 year old Faith Drennen were at a location on
Union City Posts Wins in Baseball and Soccer; Falls to Westview in Softball
Union City opened District 14A baseball play with a doubleheader sweep of Gleason Tuesday, winning 15-0 and 12-7 at Elam Stadium. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said the (4-2) Tornadoes erupted for 10 runs in the third
Union City Police Investigating Theft of Trailer from Business
Union City police were contacted to investigate the theft of a utility trailer at Union City Forklift on North Fifth Street. Police reports said the 18-foot Bear Track aluminum trailer was discovered missing by an employee. The
Obion County Central Student Recognized for Winning Art Work
A presentation was made at the Obion County Commission meeting to recognize a local school artist. During Monday’s meeting, County Court Clerk Crystal Crain introduced the winner of the county seal contest.(AUDIO) Ramirez is a junior