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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Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October 26-27
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. They can use guns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain positioned to take immediate control of …
TSWA High School Football Polls for Oct 21
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 9 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. TSWA members selected the top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the Top 5 in three Division II classes, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points …
Sequatchie County Schools will Release Early on Wednesday
The Sequatchie County School system will have an abbreviated school day on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This abbreviated day will allow staff to partner with local law enforcement to plan and review important safety practices. Car Rider Loading Time: 11:20 a.m. Bus Loading Time: 11:30 a.m. Please arrange your child’s pick-up and communicate any changes …
New No Trash Tennessee Patch for Scouts
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)is rolling out a new patch in their Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign. The new patch was created for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that conduct litter cleanups in their communities. Launched in 2023, the patch recognizes scouts for their efforts. Each scout will receive a “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” logo patch. …
Partial Closure at Franklin State Forest
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has suspended public access to the eastern half of Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties. This step follows severe threats against the safety of visitors and professionals working within the forest. Recently, criminals claimed to have spiked areas of the forest where loggers are …
Unemployment Rises Slightly in Tennessee
According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2% in September, up one-tenth of a percentage point over the previous month. The state saw a …
Jack O Lantern Jamboree is Oct. 26 in Jasper
The Town of Jasper 2024 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. Jasper Lions Club and the Town of Jasper host this free, safe, family-friendly event. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. If you …
Marion County Christmas for Kids Application Process begins Nov. 1
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process will open on November 1 and close 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 …
Unstable Explosives Located in Whitwell
On Wednesday, Marion County detectives were informed of explosives inside the city of Whitwell. The Chattanooga Bomb Squad was called in. The bomb squad decided to use United Stones rock yard to properly dispose of the explosives, as the explosives were old and unstable. Due to their instability, they did not believe transporting them to …
Two Local Groups Receive Museum Grants
The Tennessee State Museum has announced the recipients of grants from the 2024-25 Capital Maintenance and Improvements program from the State of Tennessee, as administered through the Museum. The funding came from $5 million the Tennessee General Assembly made available in the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act “for the sole purpose of providing grants to museums with a …



