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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South Pittsburg Woman Receives Over 4 Years in Prison for Federal Crime
On August 7, 2024, Evelyn Blevins, 48, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was sentenced to 51 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Following her incarceration, she will be on 5 years of supervised release. As part …
Whitwell Police Fire Employee for Actions Unbecoming of a Police Officer
Whitwell Police Officer Tanner Jackson was fired on July 26 after an investigation revealed he used his badge to access a Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge and brought a nurse a candy bar. Jackson was wearing his police uniform and told the Security Officer that he was there to assist with a Certificate of …
Football Jamboree at Sequatchie County High School
Sequatchie County High School will host a football Jamboree on August 16th. Quarter-action contests will start at 6 pm. Q1 Howard Vs. Sequatchie Q2 Howard Vs, Bledsoe Q3 Grundy Vs. Bledsoe Q4 Grundy Vs Grace Academy Q5 Grace Academy Vs. Sequatchie
Lawsuit Filed Against the Town of Jasper
In August 2023, we brought you a story about Jasper Police making a traffic stop and arresting 52-year-old Samuel Hrynecwicz from Dunlap. Now, he is suing the Town of Jasper and two officers for multiple reasons. The multi-million-dollar suit charges the officers and the Town of Jasper with these counts: Violation of 4th Amendment – arrest …
Motorcycle Reported Stolen in Whitwell
The Whitwell Police Department has been notified of a motorcycle theft. The stolen motorcycle is a 1988 Harley Davidson LX8 from 290 E Michigan Ave. The tank has flames painted on it, as does the passenger backrest. The motorcycle’s tag is (TN) 569ZC1. If you spot the motorcycle, call 423-942-2525 or email arose@cityofwhitwell1956.org or dboyd@cityofwhitwell1956.org.
TnAchieves is Needing Volunteer Mentors
TnAchieves is seeking thousands of volunteer mentors by November 15. “2024 was a year of strong connections and meaningful outcomes for tnAchieves mentors,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Students choosing to work with a mentor benefitted greatly from the local nudges and encouragement that a mentor provides, completing key TN Promise requirements at …
Area Road Construction Update for August 5
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â 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 …
Time Change for 2nd Opp Program at Sequatchie County Jail
Sheriff Bill Phillips and the men and women of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the Kick-Off of their 2nd Opp Program being implemented at the jail. The event will be held at the Sequatchie County Justice Center on August 6, 2024, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Community members interested in learning more about …
As Students Return to Classes Remember School Bus Safety
Millions of children ride school buses each school day. Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all …
Accident Takes the Life of Sequatchie County Commissioner
On Friday, around 1 p.m., a logging truck collided with a vehicle on Highway 28 near Cordell Road. The accident took the life of Ed Nunley, the District 4 County Commissioner for Sequatchie County. He was also a member of the Sequatchie County 911 Board, the Sequatchie County Chamber of Commerce Board, the Sequatchie County …
