Thunderbolt Radio News

11/26/2025

Union City school students have risen to the occasion to help others during the holiday season.
School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said students and staff have donated more than 13,000 cans and non-perishable food items to three charitable organizations.
To assist those in need during the holiday season, the school donations were presented to the Feeding of 5,000, Chimes for Charity and Natalie’s Place Food Bank.
The collection efforts were part of the annual Turkey Trot and Pacer Test at Union City Elementary, with Nikki Gilliam’s third grade class earning a pizza party for the most donations.
Union City Middle School topped their goal of 3,000 cans by more than 600, with the 5th graders bringing in nearly 1,500 food items.
(photos: Mike Hutchens - School Communications Director)

11/26/2025

Kentucky First District U.S. Congressman James Comer made a recent stop in Fulton for a grant announcement at Ken-Tenn EMS.
During his stop, Congressman Comer told Thunderbolt News about President Trump's agenda to help rural communities. (AUDIO CLIP)

Kentucky First District U.S. Congressman James Comer made a stop in Fulton County this week. Congressman Comer took part in a ceremony in Fulton, at the Ken-Tenn Ambulance Service, to announce a USDA grant for equipment. Following

11/26/2025

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in Fulton County on the night of November 18th.
Weather Service reports said a supercell produced the narrow tornado on Highway 94 just east of Hickman.
The tornado then moved southeast across open fields, doing sporadic minor tree damage before snapping three power poles along Highway 166.
The track of the tornado ended four miles northeast of Woodland Mills.
An investigation rated the tornado as an EF1, which had estimated peak winds of 100 miles per hour.
The path was listed at almost six miles, with a width of 30 yards.

11/26/2025

At Martin’s special called City Board Meeting last night, the board attempted to induct current Vice Mayor David Belote to perform Mayoral duties for the remainder of ex Martin Mayor Randy Brundidge’s term until November 2026....

11/26/2025

Kentucky State Police at Post 1 Mayfield have started their annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to help those in need.
Post 1 is working with local food pantries to ensure no family in the community goes hungry.
Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted through December 5th at the State Police Post on U.S. 45-North in Hickory.
A cruiser is parked out front for food distribution, along with donations accepted in the lobby.
State Police say they are seeking items such as canned fruit, vegetables, soups and meats, along with peanut butter, instant oatmeal and potatoes.

11/26/2025

The Union City School System received good news this week.
School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said each of Union City’s three campuses have been recognized as a Federal Reward School for the 2024-25 year.
The announcement was made by the Tennessee Department of Education and Governor Bill Lee.
Additionally, Union City Schools joined thirteen others in receiving the prestigious designation as an Exemplary District.
Director of Schools Wes Kennedy said the Reward status for all three schools marked the first time the achievement had been reached in 17 years.
A Reward school designation is the highest distinction a school can earn.

An Exemplary designation comes from a scoring of at least 3.1 out of 4.0 in high performance, student attendance, postsecondary readiness and significant growth in academics.

11/26/2025

Approximately 75 community members attended a special called Martin City Board Meeting last night at the Martin Municipal Building where acting Mayor David Belote held an open forum to allow residents who share their concerns about City Hall.
The meeting was originally planned for the resignation of Mayor Randy Brundige and discussion on Economic Community Development Director Brad Thompson. Both resigned before the meeting began....

11/26/2025

Residents in the Ken-Tenn area will need to get out the heavy coats and rain jackets during the Thanksgiving holiday period and beginning of December.
The National Weather Service says starting today, daytime highs will remain in the upper-to-lower 40’s through at least Sunday.
Nighttime lows will be in the 20’s and 30’s.
During the weekend, Weather Service officials also indicate the possibility of seeing some snow showers and even a chance of freezing rain.
Extended forecasts for the first day’s of December next week includes daytime highs each day in the 30’s.

11/26/2025

Finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards announced...

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11/26/2025

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Martin City Board Meeting

11/25/2025

Henry County Woman Sentenced to 14 years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense...

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