Thunderbolt Radio News

10/16/2025

Dresden Attorney Jeff Washburn has Announced his Retirement

Dresden attorney Jeff Washburn has announced that he has retired from the private practice of law and has taken a full-time job with the 27th Judicial District Public Defender’s office. Washburn stated that he is working to

10/16/2025

Congratulations to country music artist and UTM student Houston Kelly on his new album “Right Here, Right Now.” debuting on all platforms at midnight tonight.

Everyone is invited to attend his album release performance show at Martin Public Library next Friday 10/24 at 6:30, featuring performances from Hunter Jordan and Ella Gibson.

10/16/2025

Former Shelby County Home Care Operator Arrested for Fraud

The former operator of a Shelby County home healthcare agency faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property.   In 2022, TBI special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging

10/16/2025

Inmates Will Only Receive Mail Digitally Beginning November 3rd

The Tennessee Department of Corrections will transition from physical mail to digitized mail for inmates at all TDOC facilities beginning November 3rd. Inmates will receive their mail at a centralized, off-site facility where it will be processed,

10/16/2025

TDOT Launches New Scout Patch for "No Trash November"

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series since its launch in 2023.   The new patch is being launched in

10/16/2025

I-240 Memphis Ranks Fourth Riskiest Road

If you drive to Memphis and take I-240 give your attention to your driving. I-240 ranks fourth on Allstate Insurance Company’s list of the riskiest roads. The road is near the Summer Avenue exit identified as the

10/16/2025

Drug Trafficking Arrests in Mayfield

The Graves County Sheriff’s Department arrested two individuals for illegal drug sales at an apartment in Mayfield. The Birch Cove apartment residents, 40 year old Lisa Taylor and 47 year old Johnny Storey, were arrested on multiple

10/16/2025

2nd Annual Junior Fairytale Night

Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd annual Junior Fairytale in Greenfield Monday at Veterans Park Pavillion, sponsored by the Junior class at Greenfield High School.   City Recorder Jerica Spikes tells Thunderbolt News about year

10/16/2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Obion County

Obion County Mayor Steve Carr and General Session Judge Jimmy Smith, joined by The Wo/Men’s Resource and R**e Assistance Program, signed a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Obion County. Domestic Violence Project Director

10/16/2025

Greenfield City Board Approves New Tasers

At Greenfield’s City Board Meeting, the board unanimously approved Greenfield Police Chief Brian Legons request to upgrade the department’s 2016 tasers.   Chief Legons presented a plan for a 5 year deal with Axon for “5 Taser

10/16/2025

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On this episode of 30 MINUTES, Charles Choate talks with Main Street Union City Executive Director Katie Graves. 30 MINUTES is a community affairs program that is a public service of Thunderbolt Radio & Digital.

On this week's 30 MINUTES, Charles Choate talks with Main Street Union City Executive Director Katie Graves. 30 MINUTES is a community affairs program that ...

10/16/2025

Today in Local Sports...

Thursday, October 16 High School Volleyball Fulton County @ Mayfield (6:00) Women’s Soccer UT Martin @ Morehead State (12:00)