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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Adult-Sized Changing Tables at Five State Parks to Increase Accessibility
Tennessee State Parks has announced the installation of adult-sized changing tables at five state parks as part of an effort to increase accessibility for all visitors. The added tables bring the total of parks with adult-sized changing tables to six, including one announced in January at Natchez Trace State Park. July marked the 34th anniversary …
Tennessee to Spotlight Underage Drinking During Back-to-School Season
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are teaming up to raise awareness of underage drinking as students return to class for the new school year. This month, TABC will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Â Agents will be out in full force, …
Winds Up to 62mph Reported during Storms on Tuesday
Haletown Volunteer Fire crews responded to Hwy 41 late Tuesday afternoon when strong thunderstorms powered through the area, knocking down trees. Intense winds caused trees to fall onto the highway, making it unpassable at Sullivans Landing and near the Upper Bank restaurant. After a period of time, firemen were able to clear the roadway. Winds …
Election Time in Tennessee
Thursday is Election Day for State and Federal Primaries and County and City Elections. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee state government, or the federal government can be used even if it has expired. All registered voters can find hours and polling locations, view sample …
Intruder Exercise Conducted at UTC
On Wednesday, the Chattanooga Police Department, in coordination with the UTC Police Department, participated in an armed intruder exercise at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus. This drill brought together emergency responders and volunteers from UTC, Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga Fire Department, Hamilton County EMS, Hamilton County 911, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and …
World’s Longest Yard Sale begins Thursday
The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place Thursday-Sunday along Hwy 127. Many people are set up in tents and nabbing spaces for the 2024 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and other communities in …
Drug Bust in Scottsboro
On July 23, 2024, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident near the 17000 block of AL Hwy 35. During the course of the accident investigation, officers discovered marijuana, hydrocodone, and alprazolam pills inside the vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Curtis Dale Parker, W/M, 41, was transported …
Scam Warning for EBT Card Users
Did someone call asking for your EBT card number or PIN? Be careful; some thieves may pretend to be TDHS to gain customer information, but the Tennessee Department of Human Services WILL NOT ask for your card number or PIN during a call. If you are unsure if an unplanned call, text, or communication is …
Apply For TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has begun accepting applications for the fall 2024 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from September 12, 2024, through October 17, 2024, at various TDOC locations around …
Busy Morning for Haletown Volunteer Fire Department
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, just before midnight, Haletown Fire reported to I-24 Mile Marker 166 for a fully engulfed semi-trailer hauling pork. Upon arrival, Haletown and Jasper Firefighters battled and extinguished the fire. Firefighters and TDOT personnel cleared the wreckage from the interstate. The scene was cleared by all fire personnel just after 2 …
