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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Local Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Grant Funding
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
Whitwell Police Asking for the Public’s Help
Whitwell Police needs your help identifying two individuals who were involved in a trespassing and theft incident on Monday (9/23/2024) at approximately 5 pm. If you have any information on who these two women are or where they can be located, please send all information to Lt. Simmons at asimmons@cityofwhitwell1956.org or call Marion County Dispatch …
Two Major Brush Fires in Bryant, Alabama; STOP OUTDOOR BURNING
The Bryant, Alabama Fire Department is begging their community not to burn anything at all outside after “acres and acres” were burned down. In the past 72 hours, they have fought two major brush fires. On Sunday, the fire department says more than 20 firefighters and Alabama forestry fought a blaze for nearly ten hours because …
Pikeville Police Reminds Everyone to Drive Smart and Safe
The Pikeville Police Department wants to remind everyone to drive smart and stay safe on the roads. Remember to obey all traffic laws, avoid distractions while driving, and never get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and prevent accidents. If you see unsafe driving behavior, don’t …
City Of Whitwell Marion County Libraries Job Posting
The City of Whitwell and the Marion County Libraries are accepting applications for the following vacancy: LIBRARY ASSISTANT/CLERK – Part Time: – 18½ hours part-time position. The primary functions of this position are as follows: Adding and deleting books from the systems; Assisting Library Director or Asst. Director as needed; Providing monthly reports of the …
Farming Fire in Dunlap
On September 20, 2024, at around 1:30 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a farming Combine on fire in a bean field off of Old York Highway near the Sequatchie River. Dunlap Fire and personnel from the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Sequatchie County Emergency Management responded to the scene. …
New SRD at Jasper Middle School
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department introduced Deputy PJ Dickerson as the new School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School. PJ has always been passionate about serving our community and is living his dream as an SRD. Deputy Dickerson brings dedication and professionalism to the role. He is excited to be part of the …
Hunting, Fishing, and Sportsman Licenses Might be Cost More Next Year
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) discussed a proposal to increase prices for boating registration, hunting, fishing, and sportsman licenses, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, annual boating registration fees currently range between $15 and $59. However, they would increase by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees, which …
Large Fire in Haletown Area on Friday
Friday night at 9:23, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 2100 block of Highway 134 for a structure fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a fully involved structure fire, with 50-foot-tall flames and a brush fire spreading from the burning structure. Fire crews immediately began preventing the fire from spreading …
Free Two-Day Medical Clinic October 12 & 13 in Jasper
Remote Area Medical, a Knoxville-based nonprofit, will hold a free two-day clinic in Jasper, TN, from October 12 to 13. RAM offers free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, RAM asks that people be prepared to choose between dental or vision services. Medical services will be offered to …
