A Lauderdale County reserve deputy is facing several felony charges after an investigation by the TBI into his actions during an exchange with a citizen.
TBI spokesperson Keli McAlister says on February 20th, agents began investigating the February 18th incident on a field road off Hyde Road in Lauderdale County, in which 63-year-old Reserve Deputy Robert Wenzler, […]
The state of Tennessee has stopped handing out face masks provided for use by counties responding to the coronavirus after they were found to be treated with a chemical.
Tennessee’s emergency management agency told The Associated Press Tuesday that the state has paused further distribution of the masks to county health departments while more information is […]
Even as the spread of COVID-19 is being slowed and the curve is being flattened, many people still have questions and concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Pharmacist Jason Kizer, with Kizer Pharmacy in Union City, tells Thunderbolt Radio News what customers are asking him and his staff.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds through the Department of Revenue directly to small businesses […]
A protest is being held Tuesday in Union City in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who died while being taken into police custody in Minnesota.
Kaycee Griffin, Codie Swift and Meliyah Moore, all of Union City, were gathered at the Obion County Courthouse, to express their feelings concerning Floyd’s death and protests across […]
Weakley County high school officials are detailing plans for next Friday night’s graduation ceremonies.
Gleason, Greenfield, and Dresden seniors will graduate Friday night at 7:00 in their respective high school gymnasiums, while Westview plans to hold its graduation at UT Martin’s Hardy Graham Stadium at 8:00.
In case of inclement weather, Westview will move its graduation to […]
City leaders from Union City and South Fulton questioned the requested property reappraisal fees by the county government on Monday.
During a Budget Committee meeting, South Fulton Mayor David Lamb expressed the hardship of finding the $22,700 they are billed for a three year period.
Despite a law, Budget member Ricky Boyd said many years passed without […]
Kentucky State Police have started an initiative concerning children and hot Summertime conditions.
The campaign, called “Keeping Kids Cool”, is to raise awareness with parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children inside of a hot vehicle.
According to the National Safety Council, 52 children died in 2019 of vehicular heatstroke, with Kentucky accounting for two […]
