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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Orange Grove Center and Chattanooga State Collaborate on Student Certification Program
Orange Grove Center, Chattanooga State Community College, and NHC Chattanooga are proud to announce their collaboration on a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program taking place in a dedicated space on Orange Grove Center’s main campus on Derby Street. The program is an intensive two-week course involving classroom and experiential learning, which culminates in …
One out of Three Tennessee High School Seniors Now Eligible for HOPE Scholarship
The Tennessee Department of Education has released data on the 2023 ACT Senior Retake, which provides public high school seniors with an additional opportunity to boost their scores on the ACT for free. Thanks to the retake opportunity, the number of high school seniors who took the ACT in 2023 and are now eligible for …
New Bill Introduced in Tennessee Over Abortion
The Tennessee House of Representatives has another new bill to debate. The bill would make it a crime for an adult to help a pregnant minor get an abortion without parental permission. The crime is called ‘abortion trafficking of a minor’ and would be a class C felony. It also provides that a person who …
Suspect in Shooting Two Blount County Deputies Captured
The suspect charged with fatally shooting a Blount County deputy and injuring another was apprehended on Tuesday in Knoxville after nearly five days on the run, U.S. Marshals confirmed. A U.S. Marshals spokesperson confirmed that 42 was arrested on Tuesday. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office said he was apprehended in Knoxville. Warrants were obtained charging DeHart with first-degree murder, …
Former University of the South Coach Sanctioned by NCAA
A former University of the South (Sewanee) women’s basketball coach violated NCAA sports betting and ethical conduct rules for over two years, the NCAA announced Tuesday without directly naming the coach. According to a decision released by a Division III Committee on Infractions hearing panel, the coach placed more than $93,000 in bets on college and professional sports …
CDC Possibly Dropping COVID-19 Isolation Recommendations
The U.S. CDC plans to drop its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations under new guidance prepared by the agency, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. People with mild and improving symptoms would no longer need to stay home if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours, the report said, citing CDC officials familiar with …
Marion County Authorities Searching for Stolen Polaris ATV
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has reported that a 2019 Polaris 1000 turbo dynamic S was stolen on Saturday night from the Aetna Mountain area. If you have any information as to the whereabouts or who took the ATV, please contact Marion County Sheriff’s Department at 423-942-2525.
Marion County Chamber of Commerce Business Members Can Apply for Spencer Wayne Grant
The application period for the Spencer Wayne Small Business Grant through the Marion County Chamber of Commerce is now open. This grant started with Spencer Wayne and a team of Chamber members to help businesses in Marion County grow and succeed. You must be a current Marion County Chamber member in good standing for a …
South Pittsburg City Meeting Agenda for Feb. 13
City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners Agenda City Meeting February 13th, 2024 Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings- January 9th, 2024 Communications from the Mayor Vice Mayor Stone Commissioner Cheryl Kellermann Commissioner Allison Buchanan Commissioner Cameron Moss City Administrator Gene Vess American Cruise Line – Nov 1st …
Early Voting begins Wednesday
Area Tennessee county registered voters are reminded that the Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Elections are March 5. Early voting begins February 14 and runs through February 27, 2024. The deadline to request Absentee Ballots has also been set for February 27, 2024. Contact your local election commission office for times and locations for …
