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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Occupants Leave the Scene of Truck Fire on I-24
Around noon on Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 164 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the pickup, and the occupants fled the scene after pulling over. If you recognize this vehicle, please reach out to the Tennessee Highway Patrol or the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. No injuries were …
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Rise
According to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, which is at an all-time low in Tennessee, county unemployment rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal …
Stevenson Alabama Woman Sentenced To 18 Months for COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme
On July 24, 2024, Meghan Pittman, 29, of Stevenson, Alabama, was sentenced to 18 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 imprisonment, she will be on supervised release for five years. As part of …
East Ridge Police Officer Released from Hospital after being Struck during Police Pursuit that began in Marion County
On the evening of July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a police pursuit in Marion County on I-24 eastbound shortly before 9 p.m., with Marion County deputies assisting. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The pursuit traveled through Chattanooga and onto I-75 where East Ridge Officer Alan Resendiz was struck by the …
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 …
