Thunderbolt Broadcasting

05/16/2020

‪Gleason vs Oliver Springs Girls 2007 State Championship on WCMT 92.7, 96.1, 99.7, 100.5, 103.3 and 1410 tip at 8:30am Saturday

05/10/2020

Yes we love radio and what it means to local communities! A local radio station in the community is the “heartbeat” of that community. Take away the local news, coverage of high school sports, public service announcements broadcast, community leaders on the radio, buy, sell, swap and trade programs, funeral information, storm coverage, live on location broadcasts of Community events, radiothons to help raise funds for local causes, information that’s available only on the local radio station ... yes take away all of those and the community becomes disconnected.

Local radio is the “town-hall voice” of the local communities it serves.

No matter how the radio station in a local community might sound to someone who doesn’t live in that community that local radio station will always be the heartbeat of the community.

Thanks everyone for continuing to listen to, advertise on and support your local community radio stations. May God bless local radio and those it serves.

05/08/2020

Tennessee Department of Health

A message for nurses and health care workers from Gibson County native and TN Commissioner of Health Dr. Lisa Piercey.

Dr. Lisa Piercey, state health commissioner, has a very special message for all the nurses and health care workers during this National Nurses Week!

05/08/2020

Congratulations to Cathy Blackard of Dresden winner of our Mother’s Day prize basket full of terrific Mother’s Day gifts! Pictured are Thunderbolt’s Terry Hailey, Mrs. Blackard and her daughter Kim on Facebook live, behind her daughter Candy and Cindy Prince of Thunderbolt. Candy and Kim honored their mother by entering the contest on Thunderbolt Broadcasting radio and digital stations. Be listening for our next contest  and a special “Happy Mother’s Day” to all mothers!

05/08/2020

Integrity Park Terrace seniors said “congratulations” to Fulton City and South Fulton seniors.

Thunderbolt Radio and South Fulton Mayor David Lamb were on hand for a celebration parade to pay homage to adult seniors who sent their congratulations to Fulton City and South Fulton classes of 2020! 

05/07/2020

05/07/2020

Congratulations to Meagan Price of Gleason who was named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tusculum University in Greenville, TN

Coach Price played her high school career for Coach Randy Frazier, she graduated in 2006 and played college ball at Bethel University.

05/04/2020

05/04/2020

‪NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lake, ‬
‪TN, Obion, TN, Weakley TN, Dyer, TN, Pemiscot, MO, and Dunklin, MO ending at 6:26 pm. ‬

05/04/2020

WCMES is still working to get the power on. Still about 2000 customers are without electricity in Weakley County at 10:30pm...prayerfully your power may be on before morning.

Remember those old alarm clocks?
Might come in handy someday or tonight...

05/04/2020

Behind the scenes ...Inside Weakley County Municipal Electric System.

When the phone rings and a customer reports an outage that trouble ticket then goes to the engineer in department. 

The white pieces of paper on the desk and the large screen indicate to the  engineering team the number of trouble tickets the electric company is working ....as of 8 PM approximately 3500 customers remain without power. Radios and telephones serve as communications to linemen in the field who are working to make repairs in the air and on the ground. An amazing amount of coordination takes place to ensure safety.

A major storm flashed through West Tennessee this afternoon causing power outages and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages to homes and structures and personal property.  Many West Tennessee communities were hard hit by the storm that is moved into middle Tennessee


05/03/2020

Nearly 9,000 Weakley County Municipal Electric System customers will be without power for most of the night after strong storms knocked down trees and power lines throughout Weakley County. Andrea Harrington with WCMES says 15 breakers were down causing the widespread outage. Repairs could take 8-10 hours.

05/03/2020

Washington Avenue and Second
Union City Tn (c)

05/03/2020

Downtown Union city in front of the United States post office at the corner of Second and Washington Street. Police Chief Perry Barfield and EMS Director DannyJowers

05/03/2020

Union City Police Chief Perry Barfield and EMS director Danny Jowers on damage downtown Union city at Washington and Second St.

05/03/2020

Storm damage in and around Martin Highway 431 and Highway 45 N following hard wins during Sunday afternoons storm that included tornado warnings for northwest Tennessee

05/03/2020

Thunderbolt Studios in Martin Tan

05/03/2020

Ugly storm here at the Studios at Thunderbolt Broadcasting

05/03/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lake,
TN, Obion, TN, Dyer, TN, Pemiscot, MO, and Dunklin, MO beginning at 1:30 pm and
ending at 2:15 pm Sunday

05/03/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fulton, KY and Mississippi, MO beginning at 1:22 pm and ending at 2:22 pm Sunday

05/03/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lake, TN, Weakley, TN, Gibson, TN, Haywood, TN, Lauderdale, TN, Mississippi, AR, Crockett, TN, Obion, TN, Tipton, TN, Dyer, TN, Pemiscot, MO, and Dunklin, MO ending at 5:45 pm Sunday

05/03/2020

Thunderbolt Broadcasting

Thunderbolt Broadcasting

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded some parts of the Mid-South to a slight risk (2 out of 5) for severe storms for today. Much of the overall thinking remains the same. The timing still looks like late morning into the early evening, and damaging wind/hail would be the primary threats with any severe storms.

At mid morning, a complex of thunderstorms was moving through southeastern Kansas. These storms will move east-southeast through the day. Additional thunderstorms should develop during the afternoon hours over southern Missouri and portions of Arkansas and also move to the east-southeast..

Keep an eye on weather developments, especially if you are north of the I-40 corridor. NWS

05/03/2020

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded some parts of the Mid-South to a slight risk (2 out of 5) for severe storms for today. Much of the overall thinking remains the same. The timing still looks like late morning into the early evening, and damaging wind/hail would be the primary threats with any severe storms.

At mid morning, a complex of thunderstorms was moving through southeastern Kansas. These storms will move east-southeast through the day. Additional thunderstorms should develop during the afternoon hours over southern Missouri and portions of Arkansas and also move to the east-southeast..

Keep an eye on weather developments, especially if you are north of the I-40 corridor. NWS

05/02/2020

‪Westview - Livingston Academy 1996 girls state championship game on air 8:30am this Saturday.

Listen on 96.1, 92.7, 99.7, 100.5, 103.3, or WCMT AM 1410 and on WCMT. COM‬

04/28/2020

UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver

We 🧡 this! Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 🧡🎓💙

Commencement looks a little different at UT Martin this week, but we’re doing our best to celebrate the Class of 2020 as best we can! We’re thankful for our graduates and the families that make their lives extra special!

04/27/2020

The Martin Fire Department replaced a damaged flagpole pulley at the Martin studios of Thunderbolt Radio and Digital and raised the American flag. Thank You Martin Fire Department for being there for all of us!

04/27/2020

😍 Mother's Day Prize Pack Contest ❤️👑 Enter Your Mom!

 Mother's Day Prize Pack Contest ❤️ Enter Your Mom!

04/27/2020

There is a potential for strong to severe storms across much of the Mid-South Tuesday night. We're expecting a line of storms to move into the area, likely after 9 PM. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard.

There is some uncertainty as to how far east the severe threat will extend. The stronger instability will be to our west so we do anticipate these storms weakening as they move across the Mid-South. Thus, the greatest risk for severe weather will be along and west of the Mississippi River.

A few strong storms will be possible early Wednesday across northeast Mississippi before a cold front moves everything off to the east. Total rainfall amounts will generally remain between 0.5-1.0 inches with locally heavier totals near 2 inches possible. NWS

04/26/2020

Parking lot services Sunday we’re held at First Baptist Church in Dresden, TN. Pastor Don McCulley shared his message on Star 95.1 at 11am which was simulcast on Facebook live. Many churches have improvised worship services while maintaining social distancing to minister to those who want to attend church in person. 

04/25/2020

UT Martin Athletics

UT Martin Athletics

FB: Congratulations to Skyhawk wide receiver Jaylon Moore on signing an undrafted free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens!

04/25/2020

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry resumed service after Mississippi River floodwaters dropped off the Kentucky Landing in Hickman Harbor.
The ferry normally has to close when the gauge at Cairo exceeds 44 ft., putting floodwaters above where the ferry can operate.

04/25/2020

Sooo sorry to hear...Harold Reid of The Statler Brothers has passed away at the age of 80.

04/24/2020

LISTEN NOW: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is outlining his plan to reopen the state's businesses on WCMT. Listen here: tinyurl.com/thunderboltstream

04/22/2020

Thank you to the volunteers who helped bag 650 grocery sacks and distribute them making an incredibly blessed day for feeding the hungry at We Care Ministries in Martin, TN

04/21/2020

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