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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Multiple People Injured in Sequatchie County Crash
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department and other emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 North near the Bledsoe County line. The driver of one of the vehicles required extrication. Firefighters used the Hurst hydraulic spreaders to open the driver’s door. Firemen then assisted Puckett EMS and Bledsoe County …
Local Farm Wins State Award
Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing select businesses that will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards. AEF is a program that incentivizes new or expanding agricultural, food, and forestry businesses in Tennessee and supports Governor Lee’s priorities of job creation and economic growth in rural areas. Awards are made …
Dunlap Police Reports Latest Scam
The Dunlap Police Department wishes to inform citizens of a scam involving a telephone call that appears to originate from the department’s phone number, (423) 949-3319. The caller falsely claims that the individual has an outstanding warrant for their arrest and demands payment to avoid incarceration. Please be advised that the Dunlap Police Department will …
Entries Open Until January 31 for National Cornbread Cook-Off
It’s cold outside, so it’s time to warm up your favorite cornbread recipe! You only have a few more days to enter the Lodge Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off and have the chance to compete for $5,000 and a brand-new stainless gas range from FiveStar Range. Entries open through 1/31. Learn more and enter: Learn …
Expect Changes at the I-75/I-24 Split for the Next Few Days
Drivers should expect changes to the I-75/I-24 split over the next few days. TDOT will conduct construction on I-75 North and South from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. between East Ridge and East Brainerd Road. I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road will also undergo construction, causing temporary lane closures. All …
Legendary Coach Passed Away Wednesday Morning
Ricky Richards, former head coach of the Grundy County Lady Jackets who led them to a state title in 1998, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tracy City on Wednesday morning. He was 76. According to the family, he fell asleep in his favorite chair and did not wake up. The Grundy County High …
Fire in Haletown Area
On Tuesday night, January 21, 2025, at 8:35, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire near Ivey Rd. Engines 1 and 3 responded with 11 firemen. Upon arrival, they discovered the fire was inside a kitchen wall. The homeowner had flooded the area with water, which kept the fire from spreading. No significant …
Two Dead after Shooting at Tennessee High School
A shooting incident is under investigation at Antioch High School in Nashville. At least three people were wounded, including the suspect, who shot himself. A 17-year-old male student identified as Solomon Henderson fired multiple shots in the cafeteria at 11:09 a.m. Two students were wounded, one fatally (a female). The other student (a male) suffered a …
Changes Proposed for Smallmouth Fishermen at Nickajack and Other Locations
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency biologists have proposed a dramatic change in the regulations for smallmouth bass on Chickamauga, Nickajack and Guntersville (downstream from Nickajack Dam to the Alabama state line). Currently, in an effort to protect and encourage the number of trophy smallmouth bass, bass fishermen on those lakes are only allowed to keep one …
TVA Prepares for Cold Temps
TVA has an Emergency Load Curtailment Program for when demand on the electric grid is at its highest. The ELCP ensures the stable operation of TVA’s generation and transmission. Most of the time, temperatures do not reach a level that impacts the public, but during the next 24-48 hours, there will be extremely low temperatures …
