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 ranks 10th for Train-Crossing Crashes in US
Tennessee is among the 10 states where drivers are most often hit at train crossings, with 61 crashes recorded in the latest preliminary annual figures. The state ranked 10th in the US for highway-rail grade crossing collisions, with 5 deaths and 33 injuries linked to those crashes in 2025. Analysis by data experts at playcasino.com compared state-level …
Marion County Jail Input Report for June 28, 2026
 CABE, WILLIAM E Age: 44 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 06/26/2026 02:42 PM City: DUNLAP Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: F. MORRIS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0  CASE, LEVI B Age: 21 Class: …
Body Found in Sequatchie County, Possibly Missing Female
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body found deep in the woods in the Flat Mountain Road area of Fredonia Mountain. There is reason to believe this is likely to be the remains of a recently reported missing person, Morgan Davis, however, due to the condition of the body, investigators …
Road Closed in Jackson County, AL
Jackson County Public Works has announced that the bridge located on County Road 81, between County Road 685 and State Route 117 nearest address 747 County Road 81, in Flat Rock will be closed for replacement beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. The bridge will remain closed continuously for the duration of the project, which is …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for May 10, 2026
 ALVAREZ, URIAS A Age: 20 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 05/09/2026 01:27 PM City: DAYTON Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: COOK Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING W/O LICENSE 750  BOWMAN, BRANDON M Age: 34 Class: SENTENCED FELON …
Vehicle Destroyed by Fire in Sequatchies County on Henson Gap Road
Dunlap Fire Department reported to 2:11 PM CST to Lewis Chapel on Thursday for a mutual aid request for a vehicle fire on Henson Gap Road at the entrance to the sand plant. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle and later returned to its department. There were no injuries in the incident. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies arrived …
Missing Female in Dade County, GA
The Dade County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia is seeking assistance from the public to find Rebekah Jean Massey, 43 years old. Massey was last spotted around Trenton, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 15th, 2026. She has long blonde hair, hazel eyes, stands about 5’7″, and weighs roughly 140 pounds. If you have seen her …
Several Tennessee Road Constructions in Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 140.6 to MM 165.7:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal through 05/13/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 156.4 to MM 141.1:Â Big Woody’s …
New Taser Approved for Powell’s Crossroads Police
At a recent city meeting, the Board of Mayor & Aldermen of Powells Crossroads voted to approve the purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s police department. Police Chief Kenneth Seagraves brought the request before the board, recommending the Taser 10 model from Axon, a well-known police equipment manufacturer. The Taser 10 can hold …
This is Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting challenges affecting millions in the U.S.—nearly 20% of adults face mental illness annually. Anxiety and depression are rising, especially among younger people, due to stress, finances, and social factors. The 988 hotline connects those in crisis to counselors nationwide. Barriers like cost, provider shortages, and stigma persist. This …
