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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Tennessee Police Officers and SROs to Receive Bonus Pay
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement of grant funds to all eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs). This summer, each eligible law enforcement officer will receive an $800 retention bonus payment if they have completed their 2023 …
Car Fire and Vehicle Crash in Sequatchie County on Monday
On July 22, 2024, at around 2:40 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a vehicle fire on SR 111 Southbound, just South of the Scenic Overlook. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies and Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Brian Rhueling also responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a midsize SUV with the entire front part engulfed in fire. They …
Chattanooga State Students Win Big at SkillsUSA Competition
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) is the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education. Held in Atlanta, the NLSC is a week-long celebration of the skilled trades and the accomplishments of career-ready leaders from across the United States. The event brings together …
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday Morning
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. They must be purchased …
Jasper Middle School will Start 24-25 School Year in Current Building; New Coach Named
On Tuesday, Jasper Middle School Principal Dr. Heath Thacker announced that students will begin the 24-25 school year in the current building. Students and staff will transition over to the new building during the fall semester. The Marion County School District will announce the transition date and information on how the move will take place …
Suspect(s) Sought After Home in Grundy County Shot Multiple Times
On Sunday (July 21), around midnight, a house on 30th Avenue near the intersection of Highway 108 in Grundy County was shot into. A total of 8 shots entered the home, with a few of the bullets penetrating through the other side of the house. Individuals were home during the time of the shooting, but …
Operator Issue Leads to Employee Injury at Lake Winnie
An employee was injured on Tuesday at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Rossville, GA. A spokesperson for Lake Winnie says an operator issue led to an employee’s injuries on Tuesday on the Wave Swinger ride. Catoosa County deputies say they responded to an injured female at the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Rossville, GA. The amusement …
Citizens Tri-County Bank Celebrating 30 Years in Whitwell
Everyone at Citizens Tri-County Bank in Whitwell invites you to join them for their 30th-anniversary celebration. This will take place on August 2, 2024 (Friday) from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be food, music, and prizes. The celebration will take place at Citizens Tri-County Bank at 14087 Hwy. 28 in Whitwell. Make your …
Dunlap Fire Department Responds to Smoke Alarm at NHC
Just after 3:00 Sunday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to NHC on Dell Trail for a fire alarm. Smoke in the building activated the alarm. Employees reported smoke in the west wing and located a malfunctioning air conditioner in an empty room. They shut the door to the room and alerted maintenance. Maintenance …
Bledsoe County Board of Education Receives Tire Program Grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a $28,800 grant from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program for the Bledsoe County Board of Education. The Bledsoe County Board of Education will provide matching funds of $7,200 and use the grant to install rubber mulch as playground surfaces at all three elementary schools …
