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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Train Collides with Van in Trenton
According to the Georgia State Patrol, a 35-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were seriously injured when they failed to stop at a railroad crossing near Trenton Sunday evening. After the Honda Odyssey van was struck by a train, it rotated clockwise off the roadway before striking a building and a boat on private property.
Sequatchie County Football Jamboree Time Change
The start time for the Sequatchie County High School football Jamboree has changed. Quarter-action contests will start at 7 p.m. this Friday, August 16. Q1 Howard Vs. Sequatchie Q2 Howard Vs. Bledsoe Q3 Grundy Vs. Bledsoe Q4 Grundy Vs. Grace Academy Q5 Grace Academy Vs. Sequatchie
Marion County Man Charged with Exploitation of a Minor by Electronic Means
Bryan Lawson of Marion County is facing charges after attempting to exploit an officer posing as a teenage male online, an affidavit says. The affidavit says an Online Covert Employee with the FBI posed as a 15-year-old to talk with 36-year-old Lawson. According to the affidavit, when the OCE told Lawson he was 15, the …
Missing Grundy County Man Found Deceased
On Thursday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle of Shawn Jacobs, who went missing on August 3. On Saturday, a body was located in a wooded area in Coalmont. Authorities believe this is the body of Jacobs. An autopsy will confirm his identity. This is still an ongoing investigation. The Grundy County Sheriff’s …
Marion County Chamber Announce Award Nominees
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce has announced its nominees for Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Community Impact awards. The winners will be announced at the Annual Chamber Banquet, which will be held on August 15, 2024, at The Hooch in South Pittsburg.
Pre-Season Prep Football set for Finley Stadium Thursday-Saturday
Pre-season prep football action will take place at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the “Prelude to a Championship.” This is the second year BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor of the annual event. Of course, BlueCross has long sponsored the State Championship “BlueCross Bowl” games held in December each season. …
Gov. Lee Announces Tennessee’s First Major League Baseball Game
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will play a regular season game in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This historic announcement marks the first American or National League game played in Tennessee. “Tennessee has a remarkable history of hosting sporting events on …
Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs No Longer Offered in Sequatchie County Schools
Unfortunately, after 20 years of service, Sequatchie County Schools will not be offering before-school, after-school, and summer camp programs this year. The district did not receive funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2024-25 school year due to a statewide federal budget cut across our state. Sequatchie County Schools is disappointed …
Wind Phone and New Walking/Hiking Trail Open in Jasper
The Town of Jasper’s new wind phone is now ready for anyone who wants to visit. This phone is a beacon of comfort for everyone who has a lost loved one. It is for those who have a message they wish to share with their lost family and friends. This phone is for sharing memories …
Questions Over Tennessee’s New School Parental Consent Law
School is back in session and lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law. The new law says if there’s an emergency, any person, including a school nurse, can provide a child with medical assistance. This includes treating a wound or taking a child to the emergency room in the event of a …
