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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Grundy County Armored Robbery Suspect in Custody
On September 18, 2024, Charles James Campbell was taken into custody. During a brief struggle with deputies, Campbell pulled a firearm from his pocket. Deputies were able to grab the gun and pry it out of Campbell’s hand. The Armed Robbery took place at the Town Market BP in Gruetli-Laager. Charles James Campbell was booked …
It’s Time for Football Friday
After receiving a forfeit win from Lookout Valley, the South Pittsburg Pirates have the week off. They will host the Innovation Academy Sentinels from Springfield, TN, for homecoming at Beene Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2024. For this week, instead of South Pittsburg football on WEPG, listeners can tune in for coverage from the Marion …
Bitcoin Scam Alert
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a current scam that involves Bitcoin and the extortion of personal information. All of the reports indicate the scammer is using the same general guideline, threats of spyware or malware being on the victim’s phone and monitoring the victim’s apps/browsing history with the threat of releasing …
Grundy County Sheriff to face POST Commission due to Accusations
The State of Tennessee has granted a later trial for Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter. The sheriff may have his certification revoked or suspended after a letter reveals he has provided false information since being elected. The case has been rescheduled for a hearing at the POST Commission in Nashville on January 16, 2025. Commissioners say …
No Viable Threat at Jasper Schools
Marion County Schools received a call from the Department of Homeland Security regarding an allegation of a possible threat at schools in Jasper. The information was obtained at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, and the investigation ran until 3:00 am Thursday morning. Authorities determined that there was no viable threat in this instance. On Thursday, extra …
Sequatchie County High School Threat Handled by Sheriff’s Office and Partner Agencies
Press Release: High School faculty, S.R.O’s, and deputies of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly to threats of violence made against our High School. Due to everyone’s actions, the threat was quickly eliminated, and there was never any danger on or near the school campus. This investigation has resulted in the arrest of a …
WEPG Receives Spencer Wayne Grant
Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Travis Hickman, owner of The River 104.9, with a $2,500 check. This is the annual Spencer Wayne grant funding. Hickman said,” I’d like to thank the Marion County Chamber and everyone who contributed by playing in the annual golf tournament that helped the chamber raise the money. Hickman …
Whitwell Football Game Moved to Thursday
Tennessee’s fourth-ranked Class 1-A Whitwell Tigers, at 3-0 on the season, were scheduled to play at Lookout Valley on Friday, but the game’s date has been changed. Because of possible bad from the incoming hurricane, the game will take place on Thursday night at 6 p.m. So far, this is the only game change we’ve …
Jasper Juvenile Charged after Threat made against Dade County School
On Wednesday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office received information from Marion County, TN Dispatch that a juvenile who resides in Jasper, TN, had made threats via social media towards Dade Middle School. Dade County Deputies immediately notified the school system and responded to Dade Middle School as a precaution until the juvenile was located. …
Total Up to12 Threats at Hamilton County Schools This Term; 3 Additional Students Charged
On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit investigated several separate threats of mass violence on school properties. The first occurred at Hixson Middle School, where the HCSO SRD was informed that a student stated he was going to “shoot the gym up”. During the investigation, statements were gathered …
