Thunderbolt Radio News

12/10/2025

Thunderbolt 101.3 FM WCMT and Martin Police Department

So far over $1400 cash to help feed hungry families +254 cans of food and non-perishable!

Please come downtown. Martin brings any non-perishable or any canned food and let us help. Feed the Hungary and Weakley County !
Thunderbolt and Martin Police will be here until 6 PM tonight ! Please consider giving and God bless you!

12/10/2025

Blue Light Hunger Fight… bring any can or non-perishable or cash or check to downtown Martin.

Just look for the Martin Police blue lights and Mix 101-3 and thank you for help feeding those who need.

12/10/2025

It’s almost time! 💙🚓
Bring food items or cash donations to Downtown Martin to support our neighbors this holiday season. 🎄

12/09/2025

Westview quarterback Graham Simpson has been named the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award winner for Class-3A.
Simpson was presented the award after leading the Chargers to the Class-3A TSSAA State Football Championship and perfect (14-0) season.
The Westview sophomore solidified the honor by throwing for a record breaking 566 yards in the Chargers 62-21 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman in the championship game at Chattanooga.
He also tied a state record in the championship game with seven touchdown passes.
(photo: Charles Choate - 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK)

12/09/2025

Obion County Chimes for Charity will hold a holiday craft event at the Obion County Public Library this week. (AUDIO CLIP)

12/09/2025

The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced the publishing of a book celebrating 125 years of service.
“The University of Tennessee at Martin” contains historic documents, rare photos and personal stories that trace the universities roots from it 1900 establishment as the Hall-Moody Institute.
Sam Richardson and Karen Elmore, of UT Martin’s Paul Meek Library Special Collections department, and Nathan Morgan, of the UTM Office of University Relations, provided research which took them deep into the university’s archives, campus administrative files and local community collections.
The anniversary book features vintage photographs, artifacts and memorabilia, including rare photos of women’s basketball legend Pat Head Summitt.
The 125th anniversary book is $25 and is available to purchase through the UT Martin alumni website.

12/09/2025

Six more Tennessee agricultural businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and impact rural and urban economies through grant awards from the AgTrack program.
AgTrack is a competitive grant initiative that provides funding to new or growing agricultural, food, and forestry enterprises, along with nonprofits, local governments, and other eligible organizations operating in Tennessee.
Included in the latest grant award was Consolidated Grain and Barge Company in Dyer County.
State Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt said AgTrack is an investment in Tennessee’s agricultural future that supports Governor Bill Lee’s priorities of job creation and economic development.

12/09/2025

For the first time, the bombing of Pearl Harbor was remembered in Hawaii without any surviving service members in attendance.
The Japanese invasion on December 7th of 1941 resulted in the death of 2,403 service members and civilians, with almost 1,200 people wounded.
Survivors have been the center of remembrance at ceremonies held each year at the military base, with approximately 2,000 on site for the 50th anniversary in 1991.
The Associated Press reported that only 12 service members, who were at Pearl Harbor at the time of the invasion, are still alive.
Each are now over 100 years of age, and were unable to attend Sunday’s ceremony.
Of the estimated 87,000 troops stationed at Pearl Harbor that December day in 1941, two members were able to be present last year.
Sunday’s ceremony again began with a moment of silence at 7:55 in the morning, the time the attack started, with active duty soldiers now called upon to present wreaths to honor those who were killed.

12/09/2025

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12/08/2025

12/08/2025

The principal at South Fulton Middle and High School was recently honored by the TSSAA.
Obion County Schools Communications Director Lauren Kendall said Laura Pitts was selected for the West Grand Division Athletic District "Principal of the Year".
The recognition highlights outstanding leadership, unwavering support for student-athletes, and the commitment to fostering excellence both on and off the field.
Mrs. Pitts was recognized during a ceremony held in Jackson.

12/08/2025

The UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program will begin their new class this week.
The opening retreat will take place Thursday and Friday at Lone Oaks Farms in Middleton.
Participants in the WestStar Leadership Program will take part in learning sessions throughout the school year.
Sessions are held at different locations throughout West Tennessee and include topics like the humanity of leadership, education, community development and tourism.
Obion County Chamber of Commerce Community Relations Director Rachael McKinney and Tourism Director Caroline Partin are members of this year’s WestStar Class.