Elementary and Middle School principals in Obion County continue to express their appreciation of the new School Resource Officer program.
On Wednesday at Hillcrest, five year officer Justin Hobbs began his duties at the school.
Principal Travis Johnson told Thunderbolt News that he and his staff were excited to have the law enforcement presence.
At Black Oak, officer […]
Congratulations Banana Festival Fulton‘s Got Talent winner Tabitha LeCornu of Union City, and runners-up Madison Scott of South Fulton (red ribbon) and Sara Catherine Hedgepath (yellow ribbon.) Miss LeCornu will open for Exile Saturday night at the International Banana Festival in Fulton.
Long time UT-Martin golf coach Jerry Carpenter has announced his plans to retire after this season.
Carpenter has guided the program for 18-years, and will be succeeded by Austin Swafford, who played for the Skyhawks and is in his third year as an assistant coach.
Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin called coach Carpenter a “UT-Martin treasure”, with his […]
Recognized for her outstanding gift of dance, choreography and ballet, Ms. Doss was recognized for her lifetime achievement in helping to create Masquerade Theatre, her work with Boys and Girls Clubs, Hometown Walk of Hope and Chimes for Charity. Pictured here with Kris Dunn.
A sense of added security was felt within the Obion County School System on Wednesday.
Five new School Resource Officers had their first day on the job, meeting with teachers and students at schools all around the county.
At Ridgemont, former Tennessee Highway Patrol officer Harold Banks spent his morning getting acquainted with his new position.
Banks told […]
A packed crowd gathered Wednesday at noon, to honor the “Pride of Obion County” Ms. Sacci Doss.
The CornFest event in Union City included many former dance students and theater performers, who were inspired by her love and promotion of the arts in Obion County.
During her speech to those in attendance, Ms. Doss shared her first […]
Union City Council members have agreed to an additional cost for the splash pad project.
While the splash pad and skate park still remain unopen after over two years of construction, City Manager Kathy Dillon presented board members an option to install a protective paint on the concrete surface.
Mayor Terry Hailey said a meeting was recently […]
Union City police, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, were called to a two vehicle accident on Tuesday, that resulted in one fatality.
Police reports said just after 2:00, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Reelfoot Avenue, where a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle had collided with 2012 Dodge pick-up truck.
Reports said 29 year old Malcolm […]
Union City School Board members were made aware of funding for a new School Resource Officer at their meeting on Monday.
Director of School’s Wes Kennedy spoke about $15,000 made possible by the Obion County Commission earlier in the day.
Board members Curtis McClendon and Chairman Karl Ullrich then expressed their appreciation of support.
Union City added officer […]
A much awaited safety program will start today in the Obion County School System.
Five new School Resource Officers will begin their duties, and become stationed at Lake Load, Hillcrest, Black Oak, South Fulton and Ridgemont.
Director of Schools Tim Watkins told Thunderbolt News it was an exciting day for both the schools and the local communities.
The […]
