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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Marion County Vehicle Sale is December 14
Marion County Sheriff’s Department will hold a vehicle auction on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The auction will start at 9 a.m. CST, and the viewing will begin at 8 a.m. CST. The auction will be held at The Lawson Building, 300 Ridley Drive. The vehicles will be sold as is, and CASH ONLY will be …
Marion County and South Pittsburg will play for State Championships
After winning the Class 1A state championship last year and losing 18 seniors, many thought South Pittsburg would need to rebuild, and rebuild they did. With only 4 seniors on the 2024 team, the Pirates are back in the state championship game. The Pirates were able to wear down a massive Coalfield defensive front, rushing …
One Local Player Named as Mr Football Finalist
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association classifications on Wednesday, December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists in each classification were …
Dunlap’s 10th Annual Stuff and Truck for Those is Need
Everyone, mark your calendars for December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Dunlap’s 10th annual Stuff the Truck. Dunlap Police, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, the Lions Club, Dunlap Fire Department, and Thrive Sequatchie are working together to collect new unwrapped toys, canned food, and monetary donations. They’ll be set …
SVEC Angel Tree Still Available
This holiday season, we invite you to stop by one of the Sequachee Valley Electric district offices and pick an angel off their tree. Each angel represents a local child in need, complete with their clothing size and wish list. The SVEC Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion County offices still have angels available. Additionally, Bledsoe and …
TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
During this holiday, Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, …
Missing Marion County Woman
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has a report of a missing female. Family and friends of 34-year-old Erica Williams have not been able to contact her. She was last seen on Saturday, November 23, 2024, off Ladd’s Switch Rd, heading into the woods with her dog. If you have seen Erica or have any information …
Missing Hiker Located by Haletown Firemen
On Saturday afternoon (November 23, 2024), just before 4:30 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to help find a missing hiker in the area of the Little Cedar Mtn hiking trail. The last ping of the hiker’s cell was near the riverbank. Haletown’s Rescue Boat was launched, and other firemen began the search for …
Fire Reports from the Dunlap Fire Department
On Saturday, 11-23-2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident with entrapment on Hwy 111 across from the Cagle Trading Post. A vehicle had left the roadway, sideswiped a tree, and came to rest in thick underbrush. Firefighters extricated the passenger using Hurst eDRAULIC tools. Puckett EMS transported both occupants with non-life-threatening …
Tennessee American Water Shares Essential Tips to Help Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
Tennessee American Water urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and comfortable as we approach colder weather. Don’t let frozen pipes lead to costly repairs and unwanted stress. Take action now by preparing your plumbing: Know how to shut off your water: …



