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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Heavy Coats are Not Good for Children’s Car Seats
In colder weather, parents typically dress their children in winter coats, but it is crucial to recognize that heavy coats can compromise the proper harness fit on a child in a car seat. When securing your child in a car seat, select thin, warm layers and position blankets or coats around your child after ensuring …
Information on how to handle Roadside Emergencies
Hey everyone, just a friendly reminder that a roadside emergency can happen to anyone at any time. Knowing what to do in these situations is vital to keep yourself safe. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Pull over to a safe location as quickly as possible. Turn on your hazard lights to …
Local Bank Issues Scam Alert
Citizen’s Tri-County Bank is warning its customers to be aware of fake text messages (See picture below). THIS IS NOT COMING FROM CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY BANK. Please do not click on links, and DO NOT give out or type in personal information. Citizen’s Tri-County Bank will never send texts like this or ask you for personal …
Missing Teenager Located; Runs Away Again
Emma Bolton, a Marion County teenager who we announced as who went missing last week was located and returned home. Bolton has run away again. Details below.
Grundy County Resident Convicted of TennCare Fraud in Warren County
On Friday, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced that 38-year-old Crystal Myers of Altamont, Tennessee, was convicted of TennCare Fraud and Theft of Services. Myers was convicted of misrepresenting that she had custody of her two children so that she could receive TennCare benefits for herself. Had Ms. Myers provided accurate information regarding her …
Scam Alert from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a very sophisticated debit card scam. Here’s how it goes: I got a call, and the caller ID was my bank. The guy says he’s from the fraud dept, calling about my debit card ending in —-(the 4 correct numbers), and asks if I’d been …
Grundy County Sheriff Remains Certified
Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter can keep his law enforcement certification after agreeing to terms set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission on Thursday. That’s the result of Thursday morning’s hearing before the POST Commission, which came after audits found issues within the department last year. Part of the agreement from the …
Getting Ready for the Cold Weather
PLAN AHEAD, TENNESSEE: Dangerously cold conditions are expected across the state on Sunday and into next week. What changes will you need to make to stay safe with the frigid forecast? At home: – Have proper insulation, caulking & weather stripping. – Know how to keep pipes from freezing. – Have working smoke alarms & …
Area Road Construction Update
MARION COUNTY SR-156 repair of bridge over Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will be setting up shoulder closures on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River at LM 15.2 in South Pittsburg. Only one shoulder will be closed at a time. Once work is completed on one shoulder the other shoulder will then be …
Changes Including Billing Coming to SVEC Members
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op has some information to share with its members. Improvements include a fresh look for your bill, access to SmartHub for managing your account, the option to receive additional alerts, and more. As part of these enhancements, some members will notice an adjustment to their Electric Bill “Due Date”—starting with bills due …
