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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Three Hurt in Sunday I-24 Crash
On Sunday afternoon the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound at mile-marker 162 for a single vehicle accident with entrapment. Three occupants were extricated from the vehicle: One adult, one toddler, and a baby. All three were transported via ambulance by Puckett EMS to the hospital. Marion County Sheriff Department deputies also assisted …
Gateway Monument Project Continues in Dunlap
The Gateway Monument project continues in Dunlap and is expected to be a beautiful addition to both the community and the Scenic Byway. What many might not know is that this is truly a grassroots project. While State and local governments have been involved somewhat, project funding and construction have been primarily completed through private …
Downed Trees Disrupt Power in Haletown Area
On Friday at 6:17 PM the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 19400 block of Highway 41 for a tree and power line down across the road. EPB of Chattanooga and HVFD crews worked together to quickly clear the tree. EPB crews then repaired the damaged lines. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, EPB and …
Dunlap Police and Fire Respond to Unattended Brush Fire
Friday morning (June 21, 2024) the Dunlap Fire Department and Dunlap Police responded to a grass/brush pile fire behind the homes on West Valley Road at the Sequatchie County ball fields. A pile of trees and brush had been set on fire and was spreading to the adjoining grass and field. The fire was unattended …
Jasper Police Officers are ARIDE Certified
The Town of Jasper is happy to announce that Officers Cody Pittman, Robbie Dykes and Michelle Lockhart completed their Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement class, and they are now ARIDE certified! This course trains law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or combination of both, to …
Flag Football Coming to Jasper
Jasper Parks and Recreation will be offering Flag Football this fall. This is for ages kindergarten to 8th grade. Boys and girls. Practices will be in Jasper, and games will be played in Chattanooga. Signups will start in July and will be online at jasper-Tn.com. Will have an informational meeting at the Jasper baseball field …
Africanized Honeybees Detected in Jackson County Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) in Jackson County. ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees. Traps are being set up within a five-mile radius of the detection sites to capture and identify any further presence of AHB. …
Road Construction Update for Marion, Grundy and Sequatchie Counties
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions at MM 134: Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock on I-24 starting eastbound in Coffee County at MM 123 and westbound in Marion Country at MM145. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 06/23/24 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, …
Tennessee Promise Volunteer Hours Available
This Saturday, June 22 Tennessee State Parks will hold work events at 33 parks across the state for Tennessee Promise students to fulfill their community service hours. Details can be found online at tnstateparks.com. All participants must register on the website. The parks also accept help from any other volunteers who wish to participate. Participants …
Scam Warning from SVEC
There are currently a few different scam calls being directed to Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative members. One of which is saying that the member has been overcharged and to press #1. This is just an example of one of the scams. SVEC does not call our members to demand money over the phone. They encourage …
