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Lucky Knott

Marion County, TN

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.

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Man Falls Off Bluff at Fall Creek Falls State Park

Late Saturday morning, the Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for someone who fell over a bluff at Rocky Point Overlook off the Woodland Trail. Park rangers were able to locate the man. The patient was awake but injured. Dunlap Fire Department was requested as mutual aid. Fall Creek …

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Fire Destroys Home in Lewis Chapel Community

Last Wednesday morning (5/8/24), the Dunlap Fire Department responded for mutual aid for Lewis Chapel VFD for a residential structure fire. There were no injuries, but the home was a total loss. Other departments responding were Mowbray VFD and Brayton VFD. Pictures taken by EMA White and a member of the family.

Scam Warning form the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department

The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam involving a phone call from a supposed law firm. The caller indicates that a member of your family has been arrested and that legal assistance is needed from the law firm. The caller requests that a large sum of money be placed into a box, and …

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Strong Storms Powered their way through the area Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning

Six high-voltage TVA transmission lines were damaged, and multiple structures were destroyed by tornados and strong storms in Tennessee and north Alabama on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Power has been rerouted to most of the affected local power companies, and crews are working on repairs. Local power companies are working hard to assess and …

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Drug Bust Leads to Five Arrests in Monteagle

On Monday, May 6th, 2024, a search warrant was obtained for a residence on N Bluff Circle in Monteagle. During the execution of the search warrant, drug substances were seized along with a large amount of Drug Paraphernalia used for consuming Fentanyl. Three small children were residing at the residence. During the investigation, substances obtained …

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Urgent Need for Blood Donors after Tornadoes Hit Parts of Tennessee and Alabama

Blood Assurance urgently needs donors following the severe storms that swept through parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The non-profit saw a number of appointments and blood drives canceled over the last 24 hours because of the weather. To replenish the supply, Blood Assurance is requesting donations from all …

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More Jobs Coming to Jasper

80 new jobs are coming to Marion County as Valmont Industries plans to invest more than $6 million to “increase production of vital infrastructure.” The Valmont location in Jasper currently employs 270 people. Rep. Iris Rudder stated, “Valmont has had a tremendous impact on our community, and I am honored they recognize the benefits of …

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Deputy Involved in Recent Head-On Collision Admits Mistake

Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett says Deputy Tim Cash is facing a verbal warning and will be disciplined after he admitted to not wearing a seatbelt. Cash was hit head-on in a Sunday night crash on Hwy 41 near Marion County Park. Cash has taken full responsibility for what he called ‘a mistake.’ This is …

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Benefit for Whitwell Student Injured in Car Crash

On April 26, 2024, two juveniles were involved in an accident in Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash occurred in the 5000 block of Old Dunlap Road at 6:15 p.m. CT. Whitwell High School student Izzy Narramore was severely injured in the crash. A benefit for Izzy and her family …

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Drowning Victim’s Body has been Found

According to the family, the body of the 17-year-old kayaker who fell into the Sequatchie River at the hydraulics area at Ketner’s Mill in Marion County was found on Tuesday afternoon. The family reported his name via social media as Devin Lane Kunkle. Those assisting in the recovery efforts were: Marion County Rescue Squad, Marion County …

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