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
After being closed due to low water, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry has resumed service. Low water on the Mississippi River and a sand bar prevented the ferry from reaching the Missouri Landing. On Wednesday, equipment was brought in to help push the sand away from the landing, allowing the ferry to reopen. Thursday morning the Cairo […]Read More
Summer vibes and good times continue Thursday night with the Music in the Park concert series at The Stage in Downtown Martin. The show features the longest running, most recognized ‘80s tribute band in the United States, “The Breakfast Club Band,” performing from 5:30 to 8:30. Those planning to attend are reminded to bring lawn […]Read More
Union City police made two arrests, after finding individuals asleep in vehicles at Veterans Park. Reports said officers located three individuals slumped over in two running vehicles, while on patrol on North Clover Street. Once awake, officers identified 29 year Bobby Joe Madding II and 46 year old Kimberly Druschal, both of Union City. A […]Read More
An approved budget plan at UT-Martin includes an increase in tuition and mandatory fees. A three-percent overall increase, which includes a two-percent tuition hike, was approved by the UT-Martin Advisory Board during their meeting on May 26th. The proposed budget now heads to the UT Board of Trustees for consideration, at their annual meeting June […]Read More
A Dyersburg couple is facing child abuse charges after a crash on Millsfield Highway involving six children with one child being airlifted. Dyersburg Police Chief Steve Isbell says 27-year-old Hunter Ables and 26-year-old Tamera Branham are both facing child abuse and neglect charges after officers arrived at the crash scene and discovered Ables had been […]Read More
Combines will be on the move very soon, as area farmers start the harvest of their Winter wheat. Lake County Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent Justin Foulks, told Thunderbolt News about the upcoming harvest.(AUDIO) With farmers to use combines, tractors and grain hauling trucks for the […]Read More
Governor Bill Lee will make stops across Tennessee as part of the statewide “Build with Us Tour,” celebrating the landmark Transportation Modernization Act and highlighting key infrastructure priorities across rural and urban Tennessee. Gov. Lee’s travel will include stops in all three Grand Divisions throughout June and July, beginning in Fentress County on Thursday, June […]Read More
Main Street Union City has helped retire torn and tattered American flags. Main Street Director Katie Graves partnered with the local troop of Trail Life USA, to properly retire fifteen old American flags for Memorial Day. Trail Life USA is a Christian-based program designed to train the next generation of men in leadership skills, management […]Read More
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