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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Monday School Threat at Tracy City Elementary Deemed Substantiated
On Monday a potential threat was reported to school administration at Tracy City Elementary over the weekend. Upon receiving the report, school officials immediately began a thorough investigation in coordination with law enforcement. Following the investigation, the threat was determined to be substantiated. In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and Grundy County Board of …
Miss National Cornbread Festival Pageant Information
The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …
Poll Results for Marion County Mayor and Newest Poll
Our weekly poll at www.svalleynow.com is complete. The unofficial poll concerned the selection for Mayor of Marion County. Travis Layne won the unofficial vote with 27% followed by Incumbent David Jackson 24%, Daniel Carter 23%, Tom Hudson 11%, Larry Montegue (10) 5%, Tim Brooks (9) 5%, Patrick Childs 4%, and Benjamin Shankles 2% Our current …
Gas Prices Soar
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
Rockfall Mitigation Work Continues on I-24 near Monteagle Mountain
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews continue to work on Rockfall Mitigation on I-24 near MM 137 westbound near Monteagle Mountain. The middle lane, right lane, and right shoulder have been closed. 2 Lanes of traffic have been shifted to flow on the left shoulder and left lane. All lanes will be reopened to traffic by …
Warning! Auto Scams on Facebook Marketplace
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) warns consumers about an increase in auto scams on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers pose as buyers, agree on a price, and provide fake payment (like phony wire transfers or cashier’s checks). Sellers hand over their vehicles only to find out later that the payment was fraudulent, and they …
Marion County Arrest Report for March 8, 2026
 BECHTEL, KENTEN L Age: 23 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/06/2026 10:43 PM City: LYNCHBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: MCSD RODERICK Release Date:  Charge Bond DOMESTIC ASSAULT 0  CLEVELAND, ROBERT A Age: 41 Class: …
Two Arrested after Lockdown at Griffith Elementary in Sequatchie County
Friday morning, law enforcement responded to a situation at the Griffith Elementary school in parking lot involving a parent. The individual was taken into custody along with another adult by local authorities. During the response, law enforcement discovered drugs and weapons inside the individual’s vehicle. Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips reports, it is reported that …
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Sequatchie County
A brush fire ended up destroying an unoccupied trailer home off Big Fork Road in Sequatchie County on Thursday, March 5. Crews with the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department responded around 6:00pm to the scene, around the time the brush fire extended to the building. Firefighters immediately started fire suppression efforts to bring it under …
Geotechnical Work Prompts Lane Closure in Signal Mountain
Beginning Monday, March 9, and continuing for five days, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform subsurface investigations, including boring location checks, utility scanning, and general site assessment on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Road) between Palisades Road and the top of the mountain in preparation for an upcoming slope stabilization project in the area. …
