The Martin Library Foundation has reached its fundraising goal of raising $1.5 million dollars towards the new Martin Public Library in downtown Martin. Foundation President Dr. Nick Dunagan tells Thunderbolt Radio News that while the goal has been met, there will be additional needs for the multi-million dollar library. (AUDIO) Dr. Dunagan says the library […]Read More
A South Fulton man has been arrested on sex charges. Fulton police reports said 29 year old Chase McGlone has been charged with first degree rape of a victim under the age of 12, first degree sodomy and first degree unlawful transaction with a minor with physical injury. Reports said the charges were issued after […]Read More
Kentucky First District U.S. Congressman James Comer voted against the impeachment of President Donald Trump. In a released statement, Congressman Comer said “with a new President taking office one week from today, it’s time for America to unify as a nation and tackle our biggest challenges. But today’s furtherance of Nancy Pelosi’s obsession with impeaching […]Read More
Tennessee 8th District U.S. Congressman David Kustoff has voted against the impeachment of President Donald Trump. In a released statement, Congressman Kustoff said there was no doubt every American was shocked at the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Building last week. With the country experiencing a time of turmoil and uncertainty, the Congressman was […]Read More
Aggression, self-harm, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, acting out in class, alcohol and/or drug abuse – the array of behavioral health issues which can be found on almost any school campus in the country is also the reason Weakley County Schools offers an extensive menu of mental health services. And now another safety net has […]Read More
The Tennessee Department of Education is awarding $1 million to Tennessee’s six PBS stations- West TN PBS, WNPT Nashville, East Tennessee PBS, WCTE Upper Cumberland, WKNO Memphis, and Chattanooga WTCI- for their partnership to engage families and support quality education for students across the state. “It is an honor to work closely with Tennessee Department […]Read More
The Tennessee Valley Authority has planned an outage tonight at a Western Kentucky substation, to repair damage caused by vandals last week. The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation said the outage is scheduled to begin at 11:00 at the Clinton substation, which will affect about 2,760 customers. The outage is expected to last about four hours. […]Read More
Teachers and staff at the Union City School System, and Obion County School System, have already started receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Director of Schools Wes Kennedy gave Thunderbolt News an update on vaccinations for the Union City staff.(AUDIO) Obion County Director of Schools, Tim Watkins, said he was thankful that teachers were placed high on […]Read More
If you travel Old Salem Road in Martin, you’ll have to detour for a few days next week. Weakley County Road Supervisor Charles Ross tells Thunderbolt Radio News that the road will close sometime Tuesday morning. (AUDIO) Ross says he’ll be in contact with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in hopes of making the bridge […]Read More
Weakley County Rehab and Nursing Center in Dresden has gone just over six months without a positive COVID-19 case for residents. Assistant Administrator Bradley Davis tells Thunderbolt Radio News… (AUDIO) However, Davis says with the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Weakley County, the state mandates the facility cannot allow in-person visitation at this time. […]Read More
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