Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
Lucky Knott
Marion County, TN
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School Threat at Jasper Middle School
On Thursday, the Jasper Middle School administration was informed of a threat made by a 6th grader during school. According to a short post on the school system’s Facebook page, law enforcement was contacted immediately. The student has been sent to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority. No other information was released.
Dunlap and Jasper Highlands Volunteers Return Home from East Tennessee
Dunlap Firefighters and the Dunlap Police Department Search and Rescue Team returned home safely from their deployment to Unicoi County to assist the victims of the tremendous flooding. Firemen from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department have also returned home after helping victims of the hurricane flooding. The road to recovery in East Tennessee is going …
Jasper Highlands Veterans Group Asking for Donations for Deployed Troops
The Jasper Highlands Veterans Group is on a mission to spread some holiday cheer to our brave service members deployed this Christmas. They are gathering items for care packages that will bring comfort and joy to those who are away from home. **How You Can Help** **Donate items or funds**: Every little bit counts! We …
Death Total Up to 11 after Flooding in Tennesssee
As communities in Northeast Tennessee continue to experience significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Bill Lee provided another update on the State of Tennessee’s ongoing multi-agency response. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Actions An expedited Major Disaster Declaration has been granted for Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. Damage assessments remain in …
Donations from Marion County Heading to Flood Victims
The Kimball Christian Academy has been collecting donations over the last few days for the flood victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. On Thursday, their first load of supplies will be on their way. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has shared another way to help. An RV camper is set up at the old Hales …
Scam Warning from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone that it’s important to stay vigilant as scams are becoming increasingly frequent. They want to make sure you’re aware of a couple of alarming trends: Spoofed Calls: Some individuals are receiving calls that appear to be from our MCSD line. The caller claims to be from the …
Sleepy Duo Busted on Drug Charges in Dunlap
On Saturday (9/28/2024), just after 11:00 AM, Dunlap Police responded to a local business concerning a report of two people passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the vehicle’s driver, Gunner Meeks, and the vehicle’s passenger, Hannah Rigsby. Officers found both parties unresponsive in the vehicle and …
Lack of Drivers Causes Changes for Friday School Bus Routes and Numbers in Sequatchie County
Due to the lack of substitute bus drivers, Sequatchie County Schools will dismiss bus #12 early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4th. Bus routes will not run for number 8-1st load or 8-2nd load in the afternoon. Parents of students who ride bus #12 and wish for their child/children to remain at school for …
Local Responders Continue to Assist Flood Victims
Some members of Dunlap Fire and Police, Signal Mountain Fire Department, Jasper Highlands, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and the Chattanooga Fire Department are all working in the flood area of Tennessee. The ground area search operations are being conducted over a 10-hour day. Lt. Jody Lockhart described the conditions as extremely hazardous, with debris built up approximately 24 …
Multiple Roads and Bridges Closed Because of Helene
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is inspecting bridges and roadways following Hurricane Helene. TDOT deployed five bridge inspectors and 12 Strike Force members to Unicoi, Hawkins, Greene, and Washington Counties to help with slope failures, drainage restoration, sinkholes, and bridge inspections. TDOT said 27 sections of state roadways and 14 bridges are closed, and …
