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 Area Schools Receive STEM Grants
The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative is thrilled to spotlight the incredible achievements of our community’s educators. SVEC is excited to announce that a few outstanding educators in our service area have been selected as recipients of STEM Classroom Grants through TVA ( Tennessee Valley Authority) in collaboration with SVEC. This year’s application process was very …
Man Charged after Crash Shuts Down I-24 on Monteagle Mountain
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has charged 60-year-old Thomas Carl Storch of Texas after a multi-vehicle accident on I-24 in Grundy County Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 6 AM and caused traffic to be stopped on the east and west sides of the mountain for a period of time near mile marker 132. The THP’s …
Demonstrators at the Tennessee State Capital on Wednesday
Wednesday, protesters gathered in Nashville to show they are against specific policies being considered by the general assembly. The issues range from gun violence to discrimination, but a big focus of their message will be on school vouchers and arming teachers. Demonstrators spoke on the impact of gun violence, which prompted lawmakers to consider arming …
Over 800 Participate in Marion County EMA Hazard Mitigation Survey
Steve Lamb, EMA Director, Marion County, TN, said in a social media post that he would like to thank everyone who participated in our Hazard Mitigation survey in February and March. Lamb said they had over 800 responses. Lamb said, “You have provided meaningful information for updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan. I would also like …
Union Vote at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen Plant
Volkswagen said it is prepared for its employee union vote that begins Wednesday morning and will conclude on Friday evening. This is the UAW’s third attempt at unionizing Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant. Meanwhile, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement Tuesday morning saying he is against the UAW coming into the state. Top assembly plant workers …
DeKalb County Alabama Man Guilty for Child Sex Abuse
DeKalb County Alabama District Attorney Summer Summerford has announced that Joseph Thomas Roden was found guilty on Friday, April 12, 2024, by a DeKalb County jury for one (1) count of Sodomy 1st Degree and two (2) counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 years of age. After deliberating for approximately 30 …
Age 6 and Under Jasper Baseball Team Wins Championship
Information provided to Sequatchie Valley Now On April 13, 2024, the Jasper TN 6u Crusaders baseball team took home the championship in the Stevenson Ala Rumble on the River. The boys played one game on Friday night and competed in five contests on Saturday. Several Alabama teams hosted the weekend tournament, with the team from …
Whitwell Police Wake Sleeping Driver and Locate Multiple Drugs
On Monday, April 8th, at approximately 8:30 AM, the Whitwell Police Department responded to a four-way stop on Hwy. 108 and Spring Street. Once they arrived, police discovered that a man behind the wheel of a vehicle had fallen asleep at the intersection. Whitwell Police woke the man up and found drug paraphernalia in the …
Tivoli Theatre Receives Grant
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced the recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants on Monday. “The Historic Development Grant program assists in preserving and revitalizing some of Tennessee’s most historic and notable buildings so that they once again have the opportunity to serve as a hub for commerce and tourism,” said TNECD …
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s …
