The City of Hickman Water District has issued a “Boil Water Advisory”.
City officials say the advisory affects about 20 customers starting at 1830 State Route 2139, going south to the Tennessee State Line.
Customers who experience problems with no water, or low water pressure, are advised to boil their drinking water at least three minutes prior […]
Paducah police have made an arrest in connection with vandalism Sunday night at Kentucky Oaks Mall.
Police Department reports said detectives arrested Decardia Key, of Paducah, on a warrant charging him with first-degree criminal mischief.
Reports said police were notified just after 8:30 Sunday night, of a large gathering of people on the parking lot of the […]
Two Lauderdale County men have been indicted on charges in connection with a pending double murder case against one of them.
TBI spokesperson Keli McAlister says in February, the TBI, along with the ATF, Ripley Police Department, and Crockett County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a social media post from a witness in a pending case against […]
Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at the University of Tennessee, has died.
Majors died Wednesday at home at the age of 85.
Majors compiled a (185-137-10) record in 29 seasons as a head coach at Iowa State, Pittsburgh and Tennessee.
With the Volunteers from 1977 until […]
Nashville, and the music world, is mourning the passing of legendary guitarist Jimmy Capps.
The 81 year old Capps passed away on Tuesday.
Capps made his Grand Ole Opry debut in December of 1958 with The Louvin Brothers, then joined the Opry house band in 1967.
He performed with the Opry house band for more than 50 years, […]
A Gleason man is charged with child abuse after his one-year-old child tested positive for methamphetamine.
Gleason Assistant Police Chief Brian Legons was made aware of the incident by the Department of Child Services after a test of the child’s hair follicle revealed meth levels of nearly 6,000 milligrams. The cut-off level is 500 milligrams.
At the […]
A lawsuit filed against the City of Union City six years ago, has now been dismissed.
City officials learned on Monday, a liquor-by-the-drink tax lawsuit, filed by the Obion County Board of Education, was dismissed in Chancery Court of Obion County.
City Manager Kathy Dillon said she was pleased the courts ruled in favor of Union City […]
The beginning of June meant the reopening of courts in the State of Kentucky.
First Circuit Judge Tim Langford, of Hickman, told Thunderbolt News about the return of having people in the courtroom.
Despite the reopening, Judge Langford said jury trials will not be allowed until August 1st.
With the return to courtroom trials will come the possible […]
Saturday is “Free Fishing Day” in Tennessee.
With the annual designation, anyone may fish without a license in state public waters.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in the sport of fishing.
In addition to the “Free Fishing Day”, children ages 15 and younger may continue to fish without a […]
Etheridge House Senior Living by Americare in Union City is reporting 14 positive COVID-19 cases at its facility.
Regional Operations Director Vicky Norton says nine residents are positive, while five employees have tested positive. There are three employee tests pending.
Meanwhile, Norton says Americare’s other Union City facility, The Arbors, reports all residents and staff are currently […]
