Thunderbolt Radio News

11/05/2025

A Union City man has been taken into custody on multiple charges that includes r**e and kidnapping.
Martin Police Chief Phillip Fuqua said 46 year old Robert Micheal Higgins has been charged with one count each of r**e, kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping, burglary and two counts of theft of property.
The charges were issued after an investigation that began on September 15th following a domestic dispute on North Lindell Street.
Police reports said two females indicated Higgins became violent with them, assaulted them, and then took their personal property.
Chief Fuqua said Higgins was arrested on this date for domestic assault.
Following additional interviews with the two female victims, it was discovered that Higgins had allegedly r**ed one victim in a semi-truck at the location, and held them against their will.
Higgins is being held in the Weakley County Detention Center.

11/05/2025

**UPDATED PLAYOFF SCHEDULE**

THURSDAY
Hamilton @ Westview, 6:30 on MIX 101.3

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Greenfield @ Oakhaven, 6:30 on STAR 95.1
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11/05/2025

The North West Tennessee Eagle Riders commemorate local veterans with photo banners in downtown Martin...

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11/05/2025

The City of Martin's annual Preview to Christmas kicks off this weekend. Director of Economic and Community Development Brad Thompson gives us an update...

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11/05/2025

Elections are just around the corner, and one Weakley County elected official has already made it clear he will be seeking re-election...

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11/05/2025

Tennessee teachers will get a raise beginning next year...

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11/05/2025

Tennessee deer hunters can go to the woods with their muzzleloader or archery starting on Saturday.
All six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units will be open for hunting through November 25th.
In Unit 1, which includes Lake, Obion and Weakley County, there is an antlerless deer bag limit of three per day, with the statewide bag limit for antlered deer set at two.
The statewide gun season for deer will also open on Saturday, November 22nd and will continue until January 4th of 2026.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is recommending hunters obtain the Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide to review license requirements and bag limits for the six hunting areas.

11/05/2025

Union City police have issued charges in connection with the theft of items valued at over $1,000 from Wal-Mart.
Police reports said a warrant for shoplifting was obtained for 44 year old Jennifer Johnson, of South Fulton.
Officers were dispatched to the West Reelfoot Avenue location, where they learned of the shoplifting that occurred from August 2nd through September 28th.
Police reports said multiple household items and groceries had been stolen while sparking for customers.
The total value of the theft was listed at just over $1,057.

11/05/2025

Thunderbolt News has confirmed the Union City Save-A-Lot Food Store has now closed for business. The store had been in operation at its 1314 Nailling Drive location since May of 2001.

11/05/2025

Discovery Park of America has named a new director of safety and security.
CEO Scott Williams said Micheal Reeves comes to the position with more than a decade of combined experience in public safety, emergency response and community service.
Reeves is an Obion County native who previously worked at Discovery Park as a docent and member of the special events team.
He also served five years as a firefighter first class and paramedic for the Union City Fire Department, and continues as a part-time paramedic with Ken-Tenn EMS in Fulton and Hickman.
Upon his selection for the position, Reeves will now oversee the park’s safety operations, staff training and emergency preparedness efforts, to secure a safe environment for guests, employees and volunteers.

11/05/2025

Fulton County Judge Executive Jim Martin says he is concerned with growing food insecurities as the federal government shutdown continues. (AUDIO CLIPS)

Fulton County Judge Executive Jim Martin says the government shut down stalemate needs to end soon. Judge Martin told Thunderbolt News he was very concerned about growing food insecurities among the local residents.(AUDIO)   Judge Martin said

11/04/2025

A ceremony was held in Graves County on Tuesday recognizing a $5.3 million dollar expansion and 40 new jobs.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined local leaders in celebrating the newly expanded facility of MRCOOL in the Hickory Industrial Park.
A 22,000 square foot expansion for office space brings the facility to a total of almost 121,000 square feet, and complements the 100,000 square foot distribution site in the industrial park.
The new expansion included two floors of office space, a large showroom, video graphics for marketing and a customer service and warranty team call center.
Founded in Hickory in 2013, HVAC Distributing is a national wholesale distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment, which established the MRCOOL brand.
The company currently employees 279 workers.