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Lucky Knott

Marion County, TN

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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SVEC Celebrates 85 Years

Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op recently celebrated its 85th Anniversary during their annual meeting. It was a true celebration of community, connection, and appreciation. The theme, “There wouldn’t be an us without a you,” resonated throughout the evening, reminding members about the heart of SVEC. The night was filled with fun and fellowship, from enjoying food, …

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Job Fair in Kimball August 30

Join Blessed Incorporated and Spotlight Staff on August 30 from 9:00 AM until noon for the Marion County Job Fair. The event will be held at the pink cottage at 187 Main St. in Kimball. They have positions open in Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Jobs are available for welders, …

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Tennessee’s 2024 Free Hunting Day Set for Saturday, Squirrel Season Opens

Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides to increase interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions, and the day is an excellent opportunity for …

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18 year-old Drowns in Grundy County on Sunday

On Sunday, August 18, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body …

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Father and Son Rescued after Fall at Fall Creek Falls

Dunlap and Pikeville Fire Departments responded with their rope rescue teams to a mutual aid request from Piney Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday around noon. Two people fell off an embankment on the Paw Paw Trail at Fall Creek Falls. Piney responded with Fall Creek Falls Fire Department, Van Buren County EMS, and Fall Creek …

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Haletown Fire Receives Grant

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded an SVECares Grant for $2,500. The funds from this grant have been used to purchase ten 50′ sections of 1.75″ attack fire line and a new wildland firefighting nozzle. This vital firefighting equipment will soon enter service to serve the community better.

Donation made to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department

Haletown Fire Department received a wonderful $620 donation from the proceeds of “Cousin Ricky” Peardon’s memorial show at the Comedy Catch in Chattanooga. Cousin Ricky carried the true spirit of small-town living: compassion for his neighbors and community, making those he knew laugh every chance he could, and supporting those who took care of the …

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Whitwell Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapon Charges

On August 16, agents with the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force assisted Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives after Dwight Daniel Stockwell had fled from deputies on August 15 at 496 Mountain Cove Rd. in Whitwell. A search of a wooded area where Stockwell had fled revealed a backpack and a large metal pipe …

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Road Construction Update as of August 18

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …

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Monteagle Man Reclaims His Life After Devastating Injury

Until recently, Richard Reeves has lived a fairly routine life – working the overnight shift at a nearby hotel, doing freelance IT computer repairs, and painting. However, after experiencing such a severe break in his right foot that he and his wife heard what they thought was a gunshot, his life was turned upside down. …

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