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 Local Teams to Compete in the TSSAA Football Semifinals
In Class 2A, Marion County — which will look to reach the state championship game for a 10th time — jumped out to a 14-0 lead over visiting Westmoreland, then held off the Eagles’ second-half rally to win 14-7 in Jasper. The Warriors limited Westmoreland, which had rushed for more than 3,000 yards this season, …
Police Pursuit Ends with Gunfire and Arrest
On Thursday, November 21st, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department was called to assist the Dade County Sheriff’s Office in a vehicle pursuit involving a suspect who fled after being stopped for a traffic violation. The pursuit led to Tennessee Hwy. 134. The suspect then turned onto Tennessee Highway 156 in Whiteside. …
Amazon Truck Fire on Interstate 24 in Marion County
On Friday morning (Nov. 22, 2024) around 5:40 a.m., the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department called for mutual aid for a tractor-trailer fire on westbound I-24 at mile marker 144. The Jasper Highlands and Monteagle Fire departments responded. Upon arrival, a small brush fire was extinguished. The three fire departments attacked the Amazon tractor-trailer fire, which …
Roadblocks in Marion County will Raise Funds for Christmas for Kids Program
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is excited to announce roadblocks to raise funds for their Christmas for Kids Program. Join department employees to support this wonderful cause: Friday, November 29, 7 AM – 12 PM CST Kimball: Intersection of Main St and Dixie Lee Center Rd (traffic light to TVFCU, Lowe’s & Tractor Supply) Saturday, …
New Bridges Scheduled to Open Early Along Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 am CT, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These bridges were reconstructed as part of …
Marion County Photographer Featured in 2025 Tennessee Wildlife Federation Calendar
Betsy Bowden, a talented photographer from Marion County, has been selected to feature in the 2025 Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) Calendar. Known for her passion for the region’s diverse wildlife, Bowden captures images that bring attention to often overlooked species crucial to the area’s biodiversity. Her striking photograph of warpaint shiners, taken at the Tennessee …
Local High Schools Working with Komatsu
During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly …
Deer Gun Season Opens Saturday
Tennessee’s 2024-25 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 23. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken daily, not exceeding two …
Update on Last Week 12 Vehicle Crash on I-24
Last Thursday, chaos ensued on I-24 East as a series of accidents involving 12 vehicles unfolded, leaving drivers stranded in standstill traffic for a staggering 9 hours overnight. According to the crash report released by the Georgia State Patrol, the wreckage began when a vehicle towing a camper was involved in a minor collision. The …
Updated Information on Plane Crash in Chattanooga
Two people are fortunate to be alive following a single-engine plane crash on busy Shallowford Rd during Chattanooga’s Tuesday evening rush (5:51 PM ET). Reportedly, the engine went out, and the plane descended half a mile from the nearby airport runway. One person was out of the plane when Chattanooga firemen arrived, and another had …
