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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Dunlap Wins Award for Upgrades at the Sewer Treatment Plant
Cory Engineering and the City of Dunlap Recently Won the Excellence Award for Upgrades at the Sewer Treatment Plant. Award-winning, multi-discipline consulting firm Croy Engineering and the City of Dunlap, Tennessee were recently honored with an Engineering Excellence Award for upgrades on the City’s sewer treatment plant. The “Honor” award in the “Waste and Storm Water” …
One Local Team Falls Others Advance in State Football Playoffs
Five ball carriers for Marion combined for 214 yards and five touchdowns, led by Mason Mays’ 15 carries for 66 yards and two scores as the Warriors put away third-ranked East Robertson 49-18. Sam Pickett rushed for 58 yards on 11 carries, including a pair of touchdowns. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett was 6-of-9 passing for …
Man Files Lawsuit Against Jasper Police Officers and Town Over Arrest
A Marion County resident, Jeremy Stacey, has taken legal action against two police officers, claiming they unjustly arrested him following a complaint from a neighbor regarding loose dogs. Stacey lodged the lawsuit at Chattanooga’s federal courthouse, naming the City of Jasper, former Officer Lillian Lockhart, and Officer Cody Pittman as defendants. In the lawsuit, Stacey …
12 Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-24 for 9 Hours
Interstate 24 just inside the Georgia state line opened back up just after 8 a.m. CT, Thursday after a huge collision. The roadway opened around nine hours after the crash happened, and authorities say it involved a total of 12 vehicles, including six commercial motor vehicles. The crash on Interstate 24 eastbound occurred just before …
New TSSAA District and Region Alignments for 2025-2027
The TSSAA has released their initial region and district alignments for the 2025-2027 cycle. Football:  Region 3 Class 1-A Copper Basin High School (Copperhill, TN) Lookout Valley High School (Chattanooga, TN) Sale Creek High School (Sale Creek, TN) South Pittsburg High School (South Pittsburg, TN) Whitwell High School (Whitwell, TN) Region 3 Class 2-A Alvin C. York Institute (Jamestown, TN) …
Tracy City Receives Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 18 Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtowns communities that are recipients of Downtown Improvement Grants. More than $4.76 million in Rural Economic Opportunity funding is being awarded to improve structures in Tennessee Downtowns and Main Street communities. …
Marion County Winery Wins Case Versus Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission
In a recent legal battle, Lookout Winery in Marion County emerged victorious against Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC). The winery, located in the quaint community of Guild, TN, challenged a $5,000 citation from the ABC for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor. The judge presiding over the case ruled in favor of Lookout Winery, citing …
Marion County K-3 Students Receive Books
Marion County Libraries has established a partnership with Room to Read focused on promoting literacy. Their goal is to place more books in local households. As a result, all Marion County students in grades K-3 have been provided with two books, which were delivered on Wednesday to Jasper Elementary School. Gratitude is expressed to Ms. …
Watch Out for Deer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious during deer mating season. According to reports, Tennessee incurred over $67 million in economic losses due to deer-related crashes last year. The THP is advising motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, and stay vigilant in areas where deer or deer warning signs are visible.
Fatal Accident Under Investigation
On Sunday, a motor vehicle accident occurred near the Kimball Chattanooga St. Community College entrance. The crash involved two vehicles and included at least one fatality. Sequatchie Valley Now issued a request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol for public information concerning the accident. THP responded by saying the requested records are part of an ongoing …
