Thunderbolt Broadcasting

08/07/2020

Election coverage on Mix 101.3

08/06/2020

08/03/2020

Governor Lee talks with KYTN/WQAK News Director Charles Choate at Monday’s appearance at Obion Central.

08/03/2020

Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn at Obion County Central High School.

08/03/2020

Governor Bill Lee addresses teachers and staff at Obion County Central High School on Monday morning.

07/31/2020

Country 104-9 KYTN News Director Charles Choate loves to show off Thunderbolt’s “Spirt !” (Yes and we mean “spirt!”)

07/28/2020

Gov. Bill Lee is issuing Executive Order No. 55 to allow for contact sports to resume, provided they follow the requirements of TSSAA.

07/27/2020

World War II veteran Charles Whitby of Union City has passed away in his sleep early this morning at the age of 98. He’s pictured here with his son Bobby. He was always proud to say he was born on 2-22-22.

07/24/2020

Just a “shout out” to everyone who is directly associated with our terrific local radio Thunderbolt family. We are blessed to be a part of wonderful communities with a  terrific group of people who really strive to serve in ways that go way beyond the norm. Thanks for listening to 104-9 KYTN, 105-7 The Quake, Mix 101-3, Star 95-1 and Talk and News WCMT. Our Thunderbolt family thanks you for listening!

07/24/2020

Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball

Just in case you don’t already know Lady Vol Tess Darby...

A ltitle concentration and a whole lot of answers with Lady Vol rookie, Tess Darby.

07/23/2020

Weakley County Election Commission

Mrs. Johnella Childress, age 102, just voted at the Martin City Lodge #551. Have you Voted Yet?

07/22/2020

TSSAA approves Option 2 "hybrid” plan for high school football:
8-game regular season beginning September 18 *assuming practice can begin August 3*
First round of playoffs eliminated. Regular season expands through Week 12
Hybrid option allows games to start earlier if Governor gives all clear before August 30.

07/22/2020

TSSAA Board of Control unanimously passes regulations for fall sports amid COVID-19, effective immediately. Regulations will be posted online. Among those include no scrimmages or jamborees, temperature checks for ANYONE entering a venue, and socially distancing, which will limit the number of fans allowed into a venue. Fans must also wear masks.

07/19/2020

The Pizza DiRoma and Pasta Cruise In is in full swing now at 311 University Street in Martin. Cars and trucks all lined up ready for judging...and some pretty amazing pizza and pasta, too!

07/18/2020

When thunder approaches be aware of lightning! This 75 foot tree was destroyed with a bolt of lightning off Haygood Road in Martin, Tennessee. The explosion of the trees and bark 60 feet away and caused damage to powerlines and a transformer and minor damage to a shed while knocking pictures off the wall. Two children were eyewitnesses to the lightning and said all they could see was the lightning causing everything to go so bright.

07/18/2020

A massive lightning bolt struck a tree just north of Martin off Haygood Road. Weakley County Municipal Electric was called to replace a power line that was slammed into a pond. The lightning strike took out the neighborhood power. Bark from the tree was found 75 feet away.

Watch the video on why you don’t want to stand under a tree when it’s lightning.

07/17/2020

Discovery Park of America

CANCELLED: Tonight's "Rhythm on the Rails" concert featuring OLIVIA FAYE and Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks has been cancelled due to inclement weather, especially the lightning. However, we have added another concert on Aug. 7, and will performers will be announced soon.

Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Bank Resort, TCB - The Citizens Bank Member FDIC, The Grind Mac and Cheese Burger Bar, Volunteer Distributing Company Inc and Williams Sausage Company

07/17/2020

Thunderbolt Radio & Digital’s Paul Tinkle and Cindy Prince went to the Martin Masonic Lodge to vote early on the first day of Early Voting in Tennessee. The Masonic Lodge is a satellite voting location open on Thursday and Friday from 8:30-4:00 and Saturday 8:30-noon. Early Voting is also taking place at the Weakley County Election Commission Office in Dresden Monday through Friday 8:30-4:00 and Saturday 8:30-noon. Early Voting runs through August 1st.

07/16/2020

It’s a party all day today in our Union City office as we celebrate Davita Stephenson’s 50th birthday! Davita is an important piece of the puzzle around here and we love her so much! Her daughter Breanna Bell got here early this morning to decorate. Happy Birthday, Davita! 🥳

07/14/2020

Willie Trevathan Accepts Assistant Coaching Position with UT Martin Women’s Basketball

Willie Trevathan Accepts Assistant Coaching Position with UT Martin Women’s Basketball

        Greenfield Lady Jacket Basketball Coach Willie Trevathan has accepted an assistant coaching position for the UT Martin Women’s Basketball team under head coach Kevin McM…

07/14/2020

Greenfield girls basketball coach Willie Trevathan has accepted an assistant coaching position for the UT Martin women's basketball program.

07/11/2020

wcmt.com

‪South Fulton vs Cosby Boys Class A 2000 State Championship on air now on WCMT 92.7, 96.1, 99.7, 100.5, 103.3 and 1410 And on WCMT . COM now

07/08/2020

The TSSAA is delaying any vote on a contingency plan for fall sports in order to get more information and input from Gov. Bill Lee's legal counsel.

07/07/2020

Around 50 tractors lined Morrow Street in Dresden Tuesday afternoon as farmers around Weakley County honored the late Terry Oliver. Oliver was the former Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner under Governor Phil Bredesen. He passed away Saturday at the age of 79.

07/06/2020

WCMT Radio

Terry and Paul will be back Monday morning (following our Hawaiian getaway) with Kevin on Good Times in the Morning on WCMT.

07/05/2020

Happy 29th Anniversary to the Tinkles! We love you guys! ❤️

07/05/2020

07/04/2020

Thanks Cam Electric for your patriotism !

07/01/2020

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect the Tennessee River Valley this morning. Flash flooding will continue to be a threat across portions of West Tennessee and Northeast Mississippi. Several locations have picked up between 4-8 inches of rain.

A complex of thunderstorms that is currently located over Southeast Nebraska and Northwest Missouri is expected to move into the Mid-South during the afternoon hours. There is a marginal risk for severe weather (level 1/5) across portions of the area today, but a few strong to severe storms are possible pretty much anywhere in the Mid-South. Locally heavy rainfall and damaging winds will be the primary hazards with the stronger storms. These storms are most likely between 1 PM and 8 PM.

Redevelopment of thunderstorms are expected to occur during the overnight hours.These storms will bring an increased risk for flash flooding especially in areas that received heavy rainfall last night.

What:
· Strong to Severe thunderstorms possible. Damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding are the primary hazards.

When:
· Today into Tonight

Where:
· All of the Mid South, but greatest risk is in west Tennessee, the Missouri Bootheel, Northeast Mississippi and extreme Northeast Arkansas.

Potential Impacts:
· Potential wind damage and power outages.
· Locally heavy rainfall may result in localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and areas that have already received heavy rain last night. NWS

06/27/2020

As we get closer to the Fourth of July please remember to bring your tired, worn or tattered American flag to the Studios of Thunderbolt Broadcasting in Martin or Union City.

06/21/2020

Here is an update for the potential severe weather on Monday and Tuesday.

Overview:
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe weather on Monday and Tuesday for portions the Mid South. Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms will be possible Monday and Tuesday with damaging winds, heavy rain and hail being the main threats. There is also a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall for Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rainfall can be expected with stronger thunderstorms and some localized flooding issues may occur as rainfall rates could reach up to 2 inches per hour. Overall confidence is low in widespread severe weather and flooding issues.

WHAT:
· Strong to Severe thunderstorms possible.
· Locally heavy rainfall through Monday and Tuesday with heavier thunderstorms.

WHEN:
· Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

WHERE:
· All of the Mid South for greater detail see graphics below

POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
· Storms Monday afternoon through Tuesday may be strong to severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and dangerous lightning being the main concerns.
· Locally heavy rainfall up to 2 inches per hour may cause localized flooding
- Expect 1 to 3 inches of rainfall through Wednesday.

NWS

06/19/2020

Hotdogs and hamburgers at First Community Bank of the Heartland across from The sideline in Martin TN today during Grand Opening virtual open house.

06/19/2020

Congratulations to our Thunderbolt Radio “I Love My Daddy” Fathers’ Day contest winner Dave Politte! Mr. Dave was submitted by his son Vincent, and we wish them, as well as all the other dads and those that fill the father role, a very Happy Fathers’ Day weekend!

06/17/2020

Union City‘s “splash pad” opens today!

06/17/2020

Brianna Weidenbach, of Martin, is one of the recruits on the newest season of #WorstCooksInAmerica premiering Sunday night on Food Network. Brianna will join us live coming up at 8:20 on WCMT's "Good Times in the Morning."