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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More Jobs Coming to Jasper
80 new jobs are coming to Marion County as Valmont Industries plans to invest more than $6 million to “increase production of vital infrastructure.” The Valmont location in Jasper currently employs 270 people. Rep. Iris Rudder stated, “Valmont has had a tremendous impact on our community, and I am honored they recognize the benefits of …
Deputy Involved in Recent Head-On Collision Admits Mistake
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett says Deputy Tim Cash is facing a verbal warning and will be disciplined after he admitted to not wearing a seatbelt. Cash was hit head-on in a Sunday night crash on Hwy 41 near Marion County Park. Cash has taken full responsibility for what he called ‘a mistake.’ This is …
Benefit for Whitwell Student Injured in Car Crash
On April 26, 2024, two juveniles were involved in an accident in Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash occurred in the 5000 block of Old Dunlap Road at 6:15 p.m. CT. Whitwell High School student Izzy Narramore was severely injured in the crash. A benefit for Izzy and her family …
Drowning Victim’s Body has been Found
According to the family, the body of the 17-year-old kayaker who fell into the Sequatchie River at the hydraulics area at Ketner’s Mill in Marion County was found on Tuesday afternoon. The family reported his name via social media as Devin Lane Kunkle. Those assisting in the recovery efforts were: Marion County Rescue Squad, Marion County …
Tennessee American Water Warns of Potential Utility Scam
Tennessee American Water is making customers aware of a potential utility scam after receiving reports from some customers about a person or persons claiming to be a Tennessee American Water worker(s). The individual or individuals who may be impersonating Tennessee American Water field employees are asking for payment to perform work such as removing a …
Truck Fire in Dunlap
On Monday, around 3:20 PM CST, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the overlook pull-off on Hwy 111, going up Lewis Chapel Mountain. The driver and his dog were taking a break, and the vehicle started smoking in the engine compartment. By the time firefighters arrived, the vehicle was fully involved. …
Update on Head-On Collision Involving Marion County Deputy Tim Cash
On Sunday night around 10:40, a head-on collision occurred involving Marion County Deputy Tim Cash. The crash took place on Hwy 41 near Marion County Park. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2024 Toyota RAV4 driven by 41-year-old Rumitkumar Patel from Alabama crossed the center lane and hit Cash’s patrol unit head-on. The THP …
The Latest on the Drowning at Ketner’s Mill
A drowning occurred on Saturday in the Sequatchie River at Ketner’s Mill. According to Marion County Emergency Management, a 17-year-old kayaker fell into the hydraulics area while in the water below the dam. The name of the teenager has not been released by authorities, and efforts continue to recover the kayaker’s body from the river.
Ringgold Georgia Man Convicted and Sentenced for Molestation of Family Members
36-year-old Christopher Bean from Ringgold, GA, will spend 55 years in prison for molesting 2 young girls. One of the victims was his own developmentally disabled daughter. Court records show the molestation began when she was 5 years old. The other girl was Bean’s cousin. Her molestation occurred between the ages of 7-13. Bean admitted …
Office Manager at Assisted Living Home in Marion County Charged with Theft
Mary Ann Layne, an office manager at an assisted living home in Marion County, was arrested on May 1, 2024. She was charged with theft of over $10,000 after police said her boss had caught her in the act. Police say she admitted to spending money from the home and cash given to her by …
