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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Update on Man Arrested for Threats of Mass Violence on School Property in Bledsoe County
We have a follow-up to an incident that occurred on Tuesday in Bledsoe County. The sheriff’s office began investigating a threatening social media post directed toward Pikeville Elementary School in Pikeville, Tennessee. Detectives quickly identified the individual responsible for the post and made contact as part of the investigation. The post has since been removed …
Weekend Work For Haletown Fire and Rescue
On Saturday morning Haletown Fire and Rescue held their monthly training. It was a demonstration of fire behavior in a structure fire. Later in the morning Haletown Fire and Rescue to a vehicle fire just below the entrance to Riverdance restaurant at River Gorge causing a disruption in traffic flow. Upon arrival the Jeep had …
Marion County, TN, Arrest Report for March 4, 2026
BEATTY, ELIZABETH P Age: 31 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 03/03/2026 04:08 PM City: MANCHESTER Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: Release Date: Charge Bond AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 0 BOLTON, KEVEN D Age: 35 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M …
Bledsoe County Man Arrested for making Threats on School Property
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a threatening social media post directed toward Pikeville Elementary School in Pikeville, Tennessee. Detectives quickly identified the individual responsible for the post and made contact as part of the investigation. The post has since been removed from social media. As a result of …
Single Vehicle Crash on Griffith Hwy
On Tuesday afternoon around 5:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded with police and other emergency personnel to a single vehicle crash on Griffith Highway. Upon arrival, they found a truck that had left the roadway and came to rest in the shoulder of the road. The driver was out of the vehicle, talking to a …
Deadline Approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected …
Inmate Dies at Marion County Jail
Sequatchie Valley Now has learned that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking into the death of a Marion County inmate. The inmate has been identified as 46-year-old Clifford Ray Rector Jr., who died while in custody at the Marion County Jail. He was being held on a charge of Criminal Trespass by Kimball …
Results from Last Week’s Poll and New Political Poll Accepting Votes
Who do you favor for Marion County Mayor? The latest political poll is now posted at www.svalleynow.com. Candidates: Tim Brooks, Patrick Childs, Daniel Carter, Tom Hudson, David Jackson, Benjamin Shankles (Ind), Travis Layne and Larry Montegue are running for the office. Go to the site and cast your unofficial vote. Last week’s poll was for …
People with Disabilities can Signup for the Tennessee Presious Cargo Program
Tennessee’s Precious Cargo Program allows drivers with disabilities or medical conditions to add a confidential note to their vehicle registration to alert law enforcement or medical personnel in the event of a traffic stop or an emergency. If you want to disclose your disability and need for help, fill out the “Application for Precious Cargo …
TDEC Announces Grants Under Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs). The 22 projects will involve the replacement of a total of 81 vehicles with 35 all-electric, …
