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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Firefighters Respond Semi-Truck Fire Monday on I-24
On Monday at 2 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a semi-truck fire on Interstate 24 at mile-marker 162. The Town Jasper and Jasper Highlands Fire Departments were called for mutual aid. Upon arrival, the tractor was fully engulfed and spread to the trailer. Crews kept the fire from spreading and kept the trailer …
Christmas Time is Coming
The Town of Jasper invites you to their annual Christmas parade on Saturday December 14 beginning at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is ‘Country Christmas.’ Call the Town of Jasper for more information at 423-942-3180 or you can e-mail maryhaleyadams@jaspertn.gov to register. Make your plans now.
SVEC Christmas Auction to Benefit Multi-County Cancer Support Network.
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (SVEC) will be hosting online Christmas Auction to benefit the multi-county Cancer Support Network. The auction will take place November 12th – 14th, with bidding ending on the 14th at 1:00 PM CST. Select items will be available for online bidding on Facebook while others can be viewed or bids placed …
MCSD Christmas for Kids Application Process Closes November 20
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process closes on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N Oak Ave, Jasper, TN, and complete …
SVEC Offers Reward After Copper Theft in Palmer
SVEC is offering a cash reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of the individual(s) who cut down five poles in the Palmer area on November 5, 2024, to steal the copper wire. SVEC works hard to maintain our infrastructure while keeping rates as low as possible. Pointless acts of vandalism such …
Monday=Veterans Day, Thank You
November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who …
REAL ID Act begins in Six Months
The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, …
Friday Night Football Roundup
South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …
Tennessee American Water Sends Letter Warning Certain Customers about Lead in Pipes
Tennessee American Water has emphasized that they conduct regular lead testing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Particularly, older residences constructed before 1988 are at a higher risk of having lead pipes, galvanized steel pipes, or pipes made from unidentified materials. Action Plan Customers who fall under the affected category have either received or can …
Man Arrested after Fake Kidnapping and Stolen Cars
On October 27th, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area on Highway 50 in Altamont after receiving a 911 call by an individual by the name of Josh Webb who stated he was kidnapped in Memphis, placed into a black car inside the trunk and was able to escape in Grundy County. Deputies …
