Union City police obtained a felony warrant for a Martin woman, after she sped away from a traffic stop. Reports said officers initiated a traffic stop on 55 year old Marsha Michelle Duffy, after she was observed traveling 12 miles over the speed limit on Nash Street. When speaking with Ms. Duffy, officers learned of […]Read More
The Tennessee Supreme Court says five applicants are being considered for an opening in the Court of Criminal Appeals Western Section. The opening was created by the retirement of Judge Alan E. Glenn. The applicants are Donald H. Allen, of Jackson, and Kyle Atkins, of Humboldt, who are both circuit judges for the 26th District […]Read More
UT Martin and Nile University officials have announced a dual MBA-Executive MBA program agreement. Nile University is in Giza City, Sheikh Zayed District, which is about 28 minutes driving distance south of Cairo, Egypt. The agreement allows Nile University students to take UT Martin’s core courses and MBA capstone course, in addition to enrolling for […]Read More
Households with a child who was approved to receive free or reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or 2021-2022 school year, including children who attend schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, are eligible for the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Broadband […]Read More
Obion County General Sessions Judge Jimmy Smith has been honored for his work on the bench, and within the community. The Administrative Office of the Courts announced that Judge Smith was named the 2020 recipient of the Leon Ruben Award of Excellence. The award is present in honor of outstanding service to the community, the […]Read More
A longtime Obion County pastor has made his announcement to seek public office in next year’s county election. Steve Carr, of the Freemont Community on Old Lake Road, made his announcement to Thunderbolt News on Monday.(AUDIO) Carr was asked about his decision to seek the County Mayor’s seat.(AUDIO) Carr cited several issues that […]Read More
Obion County Commissioners got an update, and first hand look, at student job training on Monday. Commissioners held their monthly meeting at Obion County Central High School, with an opening presentation on Mechatronics. George Leake, the Director of Career Technical Education and Vocational Programs, first thanked the board for their commitment to student training.(AUDIO) […]Read More
A McKenzie woman is accused of trying to coerce a witness in a case against her. Forty-four-year-old Misty Lynn Breeden was arrested after contacting a witness through Facebook Messenger and wanting to meet with the witness regarding their testimony in an upcoming theft case. Breeden is charged with Coercion of a Witness and is being […]Read More
Officers with the UT Martin Department of Public Safety arrested a man last week camping on UTM campus property near the Brian Brown Greenway Walking Trail. Thirty-nine-year-old Thomas Van Mierlo, who has no address, told campus police that he was on probation, was a registered sex offender, and that he’d been camping at the location […]Read More
A few Martin city residents will have a change in trash pickup day. Chad Brown with Republic Services says effective November 1st, Republic Services Waste will be adding a day of pick up in the City of Martin to provide better service and efficiency. Brown says some customers will now be receiving their trash pick-up […]Read More
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