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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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 …
Skyline Alabama Police Chief Shoots and Kills Man During Domestic Incident
Skyline, AL Police Chief Kyle Shelton responded to a domestic incident on County Road 143 on Thursday afternoon. Chief Shelton was allegedly shot just inside the doorway by Charles David Boles. Chief Shelton returned fire, striking and killing Boles, according to Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says Chief Shelton was transported to …
Open House at Fall Creek Falls Will Address Restoration Plans
Fall Creek Falls State Park will host an open house on Thursday, May 9, to share information with the community about a project at the park’s scenic loop. Last year, thousands of trees were downed by storms, creating hazards within the park and the gorge. Work to remove the fallen trees will begin this summer …
American Legion Post 190 Two Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
Sequatchie County Deputy John Simmons has been honored by American Legion Post 190. He received the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. “Deputy Simmons is a solid fixture within the sheriff’s office who does his job well day after day and is very deserving of this award,” stated Sheriff Bill Phillips. He also …
BBB Honors Grundy County Student
The 2024 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards and Students of Integrity announced winners on Wednesday, May 1, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Several businesses were honored for their ethical practices, and ten high school seniors received “Student of Integrity” scholarships for their well-written essays. We had one local recipient, Will Foster from Grundy County …
Tennessee American Water Asking for First Rate Increase since 2012
Tennessee American Water has filed a petition with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) for approval to adjust rates. The request reflects $173 million in water system investments made by the company since its last general rate increase in 2012 through December 2025 to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable service. The request reinforces the …
Israel-Hamas War Protest in Sewanee
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at college campuses across the country and now in Sewanee. At the University of the South, protests began early on Tuesday, April 30. On Wednesday, May 1, six students remained on top of the university’s All Saints’ Chapel. “We are not lifting our occupation of All …
