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Police Identify Remains Found in Hendersonville as Missing 17-Year-Old Girl
UPDATE – July 5: The deceased female found in Hendersonville on Wednesday has been positively identified as 17-year-old Trinity Bostic. Trinity was reported missing in Macon County on June 29, 2024. The Hendersonville Police Department suspects foul play in this case and the investigation continues. Hendersonville Police ask anyone...
Woman captured in Colorado for crash that killed 2 pedestrians in 2022 returned to Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 67-year-old woman wanted in a crash that killed two pedestrians in Memphis nearly two years ago has been brought back to Shelby County after being captured in Colorado back in June. Memphis Police (MPD) previously reported that Tracy Totty was drunk when she struck two pedestrians...
The Orange Mound Splash Pad is now open to the public.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Orange Mound Splash Pad is now open in Orange Mound Park, Councilwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington announced on a press release on Thursday. The reopening of the Pad was in collaboration with Memphis Parks, following maintenance. "I am delighted to see the Orange Mound Splash Pad reopen,"...
Internal documents raise questions on creation of MPD's SCORPION unit, CJ Davis's statements
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a January 2024 reappointment hearing, now-interim Memphis Police Department Chief Davis told city council members that she did not create the SCORPION unit in Memphis and that it existed before her arrival to the department in April 2021. "Memphis Police Department has had criminal apprehension...
Lauren Giesecke Named MTSU Head Women’s Golf Coach
Lauren Giesecke, a renowned women’s golf coach with nine years of head coaching experience, has been named head coach of the Middle Tennessee women’s golf program, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced Monday. Giesecke becomes just the fourth Blue Raiders head coach in the program’s history. A...
Fireworks, pets, heat: Staying safe this Independence Day
JACKSON, Tenn. — With Independence Day celebrations underway throughout West Tennessee, we have some tips to ensure you have a safe holiday. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Last week we spoke with Ginger Rowsey, public information officer for...
Thunderbolt Radio is still accepting fans for our annual Fan Drive
With the rising temps and high heat indexes we’ve had this summer, many people in our community need help to stay cool. Thunderbolt Radio is still collecting new or like new fans at our studios in Martin and Union City for our annual Fan Drive. Mr. Wesley Kellogg recently...
Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won the 2023 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award from the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL). The awards committee selected Ascend from applicants across Tennessee as part of the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Award Program. Ascend was presented with the award at TCUL’s annual conference held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center from April 16-18, 2024.
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
13, 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder
UPDATE: In MPD’s original post, the dates were June 2 and June 4. This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old and an 18-year-old went on a crime spree that left a man dead last month, according to Memphis Police. On July 2, officers responded to […]
Monterey Takes Over 4th Celebration Friday
Monterey will extend the 4th of July weekend with a Friday full full of music, activities, and fireworks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city’s Independence Day event will feature food vendors, plenty of crafts, contests, and bounce houses. Cleary said the main goal of the event is to bring the Monterey community through the celebration of such an important day.
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