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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Three Marion County Warriors Compete at the TSSAA State Track & Field Meet
Three Marion County High School athletes competed in the Class 2A TSSAA State Track & Field events on Tuesday in Murfreesboro. Warrior Ty Johnson placed 2nd in state for the high jump. Ryan Kitchen placed 6th overall in the shot-put competition and Brody Leonard also competed in the high jump.
South Pittsburg Baseball back in Action on Wednesday Morning in State Tournament
In their opening game in the TSSAA Class 1A State Baseball Tournament the South Pittsburg Pirates lost in a hard-fought game to the Oakdale Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. Oakdale opened the scoring in the top of the fourth thanks to three singles. Kamden Wellington went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead South Pittsburg. Bailey Fults …
Husband and Wife from Whitwell Die in Tragic Car Crash on Sunday
According to reports, Whitwell residents 55-year-old Dwight Vandergriff and 58-year-old Barbara Vandergriff died in a head-on crash on Highway 108 north of Whitwell on Sunday. The roadway was closed after the accident took place on Sunday morning. Hwy 108 was not reopened for several hours while emergency crews cleared and investigated the scene. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is overseeing the …
Update on Dates for Board Meetings in Marion County
The City of South Pittsburg has changed its city meeting. The board will meet on Thursday, May 23, at 5 PM at the Senior Citizen Building. The Marion County Commission meeting date has changed because of the holiday from Monday, May 27 at 6 to Tuesday May 28, at 6 PM at Lawson Bldg. The Kimball …
Summer Means Road Trips and Increased Bear Activity
In advance of summer travel and to help preserve Tennessee’s natural beauty and protect both wildlife and visitors along the state’s scenic byways, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are reminding residents and visitors to be vigilant and safe during the summer travel season, especially when it comes …
Pikeville Police Bulletin
Late Wednesday evening, May 15th, The Butter Dish was burglarized in Pikeville. Then on Saturday evening, May 18th, an attempted burglary was reported. If anyone has any information regarding this burglary, please contact the Pikeville Police Department via phone at 423-447-2585, email at DavidDeckerPPD@Bledsoe.net or complete the Tip Sheet located on our website (https://pikevilletn.com/police/).
No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers
Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 24 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel …
Remember: Click It or Ticket Campaign is Underway
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, area law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. Now through June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s …
Tennessee to Split June Benefits into Two Payments for SNAP Participants
In response to the early May issuance payment that occurred on April 20, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that June 2024 benefits will be split into two payments for customers who received their May benefits early and participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is a one-time schedule …
Former Bledsoe County Deputy Charged with Rape of Inmate
Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a former deputy of the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department in connection to the sexual assault of an inmate in his custody. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, agents began investigating the allegation on October 31st. During the investigation, agents …
