Possible Heavy Rainfall Amounts in Ken-Tenn Area
The National Weather Service says there is a chance of heavy rainfall amounts for the Ken-Tenn area. Forecasters say several rounds of heavy rain are likely from a storm system, which will bring several rounds of rain
Fulton County Receives Grant Funds for Home Project
Fulton County has been awarded funding for a home building project. Judge Executive Jim Martin, and Fulton-Hickman County Economic Development Director Mark Welch, were recently presented $2-million dollars by Governor Andy Beshear. Judge Martin told Thunderbolt News
USDA Commodity Food Distribution This Week in Obion County
The Northwest TN Economic Development Council will conduct USDA Commodity Distribution in Obion County. The distribution will take place for residents of Hornbeak and Samburg on Tuesday from 9:00 until 12:00 at Hornbeak City Hall. Residents of
City Wide Spring Clean-Up Announced for Union City
The City of Union City has announced their dates for the annual City Wide Spring Clean Up. All Saturdays in the month of May will be collection days at two locations. Dumpsters will be located at Reelfoot
Tennessee Highway Patrol Adds New Troopers to Their Force
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has added new members following graduation on Friday in Nashville. The newest class of Troopers took part in the 17 week cadet class and 11 week lateral cadet class. Governor Bill Lee served
Solar Eclipse at Thunderbolt Broadcasting in Union City
Here are some photos from Monday’s Solar Eclipse at the Thunderbolt Broadcasting Studios of 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK on West Gate Drive. These shots were taken from about 1:50 until 2:00. The temperatures cooled off and the station
Reports Indicate John Calipari Leaving Kentucky for the Arkansas Razorbacks
Multiple media outlets are reporting Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari will become the next coach at the University of Arkansas. While no official word has come from the university, outlets are reporting Calipari and Arkansas have
Kim Caldwell Named Head Coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols
The University of Tennessee has hired Kim Caldwell as the new head coach of the Lady Vols basketball program. Athletic Director Danny White said Caldwell is the ideal person to restore the women’s basketball back to national
Storms Cause Damage and Power Outages in Obion and Gibson County
Strong storms caused damage and power outages in Obion and Gibson County on Sunday afternoon. The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reported 1,545 customers without power, which included 1,240 customers in Obion County. Gibson Electric initial reports said
Lifetime Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Charges in Paducah
A tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has resulted in the arrest of a Paducah man. Paducah Police Detectives were notified that 53 year old Richard A. Gibson was in possession of child