The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge will be temporarily closed Thursday morning for sign and maintenance work. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Keith Todd says the bridge will be closed from 9:00 until 11:00. Todd says the temporary closure is to allow repairs to the overhead signage and right-of-way maintenance work on the bridge approaches. […]Read More
The Weakley County Fiber Research Committee will get an update Wednesday morning on the three phase plan for connecting Weakley County to high-speed fiber internet. At the committee’s last meeting in May, WK&T Operations Manager Stacy Riley said the area south of Martin should be completed by October or November, while Phase II in the […]Read More
For the eighth time in program history, UT Martin has been spotlighted by the United States Marine Corps and American Volleyball Coaches Association with a Team Academic Award. The Skyhawks combined for a 3.59 Grade Point Average during the 2020-21 academic year, easily qualifying for the award which honors programs that maintain a year-long 3.30 […]Read More
The deadline to apply for a season long duck blind is midnight on Wednesday. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says applications must be submitted through their GoOutdoorsTennessee.com website, to have a chance to receive one of the Tier 1 blinds. TWRA reports say duck hunters will be selected in a computerized lottery style drawing, with […]Read More
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is competing in the “2021 Best-Looking Cruiser Contest” and voting is underway. State highway patrols and state police organizations from across the country are competing for the top spot, with the winner presented with the “Best-Looking Cruiser Award” and featured on the cover of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) […]Read More
A Union City woman was issued charges of animal cruelty. Union City police reports said Animal Control Officer Cherokee Buck was called to the parking lot of Big Lots, where a dog was locked inside of a vehicle. Witnesses said the dog was inside the vehicle for approximately 40 minutes without air or water. The […]Read More
A former Jackson police officer was honored on Monday for his actions to save a life. Officer Matthew Fullerton was presented with a Lifesaving Medal by Captain Justin Harris and Captain JT Gause. Reports said Fullerton’s timely actions in rendering aid was critical to a victim, who appeared to be suffering from mortal wounds. The […]Read More
The Gleason City Board appointed a new city employee and discussed city property in a brief meeting Monday night. The Board appointed Ashley Jones as the new Assistant City Recorder. Miss Jones is already on the job, assisting City Recorder Marsha Hatley at Gleason City Hall. In other business, the Gleason Board voted to hold […]Read More
The Obion County School System will hold “New Student Registration” today. The registration will take place from 8:00 until noon at each school, and includes new students from outside the system for all grades. Obion County Central will also be holding freshmen orientation this afternoon in Troy. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 5:00 and 7:00, […]Read More
Staff and administration at Obion County Central High School are getting ready for the beginning of a new school year. School principal Barry Kendall told Thunderbolt News that much work is underway for the return of students to the classroom.(AUDIO) Kendall said the high school will have several new faces in different positions this […]Read More
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