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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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Tennessee American Water Asking for First Rate Increase since 2012

Tennessee American Water has filed a petition with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) for approval to adjust rates. The request reflects $173 million in water system investments made by the company since its last general rate increase in 2012 through December 2025 to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable service. The request reinforces the …

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Israel-Hamas War Protest in Sewanee

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at college campuses across the country and now in Sewanee. At the University of the South, protests began early on Tuesday, April 30. On Wednesday, May 1, six students remained on top of the university’s All Saints’ Chapel. “We are not lifting our occupation of All …

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State Launches ‘Year of Tennessee Teachers’ Campaign

Throughout the month of May, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, Week, and Day, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. Additionally, the department launched the ‘Year of Tennessee Teachers’ campaign, highlighting teachers for shaping the minds of the over one million K-12 students across the state to ensure they have …

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Dolly Days in Ringgold, GA

Dolly Parton fans have an excuse to put on their best blonde wigs and cowgirl boots on May 11 to celebrate the Queen of Tennessee. The third annual festival to celebrate Dolly will be held in Ringgold, GA, where the star tied the knot almost 58 years ago with Carl Dean. The packed Sunday will …

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Marion County SWAT Team Helps Law Enforcement in Grundy County

On Tuesday night, April 29, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, the Tracy City Police Department, and the Marion County SWAT Team responded to an armed individual who was inside a residence and refusing to comply with law enforcement. An arrest warrant was obtained, and 53-year-old Thomas Conry was charged with Aggravated Assault. Team members secured …

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Messer Receives 2024 Vanguard Award and releases statement

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) announced the 2024 Vanguard Awards winners in March. The Vanguards honor those who have blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals. Tennessee has one winner, and it is Vicki Messer | Paramedic, retired | Jasper, TN Messer was presented her award last week at the Association Annual Conference & Trade Show …

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Chattanooga Attorney Temporarily Suspended

Hamilton County Attorney Arthur C. Grisham, Jr. has been temporarily suspended for failing to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility. He did not respond to the board concerning one complaint of misconduct, they stated in a press release. A Supreme Court rule requires the immediate suspension of an attorney’s license to practice law if …

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Two Juveniles Injured in Marion County Crash

Two juveniles were involved in an accident in Marion County on Sunday. The only information we have received from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is that the crash occurred in the 5000 block of Old Dunlap Road at 6:15 p.m. CT. Sequatchie Valley Now has learned through other sources that there were severe injuries to …

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Two Die in Tragic Hiking Accident on Signal Mountain Trail

A tragic accident occurred on Signal Mountain Sunday night. Two hikers died while trying to cross a creek on Rainbow Lake Trail. Signal Mountain Police said the two victims were close friends and are believed to be from Georgia. Somewhere around a waterfall at the creek is where law enforcement believes the woman fell in, …

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U. S. Postal Service wants to Raise Prices

The U. S. Postal Service recently filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the …

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