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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Structure Fire in Dunlap
Early Thursday morning at 5:09 AM May 23, 2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire off East Valley Road near the Bledsoe County line. The structure was an unoccupied single wide mobile home that had been vacant for a long time. The fire was not noticed until it was total loss. …
Jasper Fire Department Uses Grant Money for Needed Equipment
The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a Tennessee Fire Marshall Rescue Grant. The money from the grant was used to purchase a new S54-SLI spreader with pulling hooks and chain attachments, SC-240 SLI high strength cutter, 6 batteries with 3 chargers and Sawzall.
Two Missing Located in Grundy County, Female Adult Arrested
On Thursday (05/23/2024), Grundy County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jerri D Simer for harboring two runaway juveniles. She booked in at the Grundy County Detention Center and was released after making bond. The juveniles were reported missing from Franklin County on April 15. Last Thursday, Harley Nunley and Jesse Meeks were located and are safe. Nunley …
Remember the Real Reason for Memorial Day
Before you enjoy your holiday, please remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed at national and local cemeteries by placing …
South Pittsburg’s Baseball Season Comes to a Close in the State Tournament
The South Pittsburg Pirates lost to Eagleville 11-1 in the semifinals of the TSSAA State Tournament. Alex Phillips had an RBI for South Pittsburg. Kamden Wellington, Luke Rector and Jake McGullion had hits for the Pirates. It was an amazing season for the South Pittsburg, finishing in the top 4 in Class 1A baseball in …
Area Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Fall
Each of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in April, and each came in at or below 4.1%, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Bledsoe County had the second-highest jobless rate at 3.9%, which was 0.3 of a percentage point lower than the rate it recorded in …
Scottsboro Man Shot and Killed
On May 21, 2024, at approximately 7:30pm Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff’s deputies, Scottsboro Police and medical personnel responded to a 911 call about a person being shot on County Road 21 in the Pikeville, Alabama community. Tracy Thomas Bradford age 58 of Scottsboro was found deceased at the location. The investigation determined that there had …
Stay Within the Rules at the Dunlap Splash Pad
The City of Dunlap has issued important information concerning rules about the city’s Splash Pad. Parental supervision is required at the splash pad. No running up the mountain slide, it’s for sliding down only. No toys, bikes, or anything that rolls over the features is allowed. Lightning will shut the pad down. Remember, it is …
South Pittsburg Wins Late Night Game to continue play in the Spring Fling
The South Pittsburg Pirates started their day with a 10 AM start against Union City in the TSSAA Class 1A state baseball tournament on Wednesday. They won that game 6-2. The Pirates were set to play Oakdale in an elimination game at 5 PM, but because of thunderstorms in Eagleville the game did not start …
Pirates Move On in State Tournament
In an elimination game in the TSSAA baseball state tournament on Wednesday morning the South Pittsburg Pirates defeated Union City, 6-2. Zach Tierney pitched a complete game as he struck out 7 and only allowed 1 earned run. Luke Rector knocked in two runs and Jace Stone had two hits in the game. The Pirates …
