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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New Tennessee Law Will Ban Some Animals from Indoor Restaurant Areas
A bill to ban some animals from restaurants in Tennessee is close to becoming law. This bill would ban any animal that isn’t a trained service animal from indoor restaurant areas. However, people would still be able to take them to outdoor areas. This would not apply to service animals since that is federal law. …
Unemployment Up in the Area
Holiday employment that ended at the start of the new year is one of the leading factors that caused an increase in county unemployment rates across Tennessee in January 2024. While statewide unemployment numbers are adjusted to consider the impacts of seasonal labor, county unemployment rates are not adjusted. Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced …
List of Participating Businesses in Primex Color & Compounding Community Easter Egg Hunt
Primex Color & Compounding in Jasper is having a Business Community Easter Egg Hunt through March 30. Primex provides a large colorful egg for people to take a selfie with at participating businesses. Whoever posts their selfie photo with a hashtag on FB is entered in to win a prize. Orena Humphreys Public Library …
Dunlap Receives State Funding
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter have announced the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program. The $10.7 million in funding is part of the Rural Economic Opportunity Act and will assist communities and utility districts across Tennessee with long-term planning for …
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2024-25 Photo Contest
The March 29 deadline is approaching for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2024-25 photo contest, which will be published in Tennessee Wildlife’s annual calendar and license cards. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife species native to Tennessee. As announced, this year’s contest …
Kindergarten Registration for Marion County Schools
Kindergarten registration for the fall of 2024 in the Marion County School system will take place on March 12 and 13. To make an appointment for registration, call the office at 423-942-2110. You may also stop by the office Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Remember, your future kindergartener must turn 5 …
National Cornbread Festival Issues No Pet Policy
The National Cornbread Festival has announced that no pets are allowed at the festival, except for service dogs. The festival wishes your four-legged friends could join you at the event, but they must follow insurance company and health department rules. The National Cornbread Festival cannot kennel pets that are brought to the festival. Please search …
Paving Work in Dunlap Delayed Again
The roadway paving on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue in Dunlap that was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, has been postponed due to the availability of the specific asphalt mix required. Some paving will be done in the parking lot area on Thursday; however, no paving will be done in the traffic lanes. Both north …
Woodlee Steps Away from Coaching at MCHS; New Basketball Coach Named
On Tuesday, Marion County High School announced the new coaching staff for the Lady Warriors basketball team. The staff includes Head Coach Brandon Harmon, who has been an assistant coach at programs in East Tennessee and Georgia for six years. He will be assisted by Ansley Tucker, Caroline Rash, and Emily Webb. To clarify, Kasey Woodlee, …
Election Day in Tennessee
Across the state on Tuesday, March 5, Tennesseans will choose a top candidate from among eight Republicans or the lone Democrat on the ballot. You must declare your party before voting. Officially, only two Republicans remain in the race even though others remain on the ballot. Voters will also decide outcomes in local primaries throughout …
