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 Security Technology Eligible for School Safety Grants
State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) has announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is now eligible for school safety grants to cut down on response times in emergencies and help protect teachers and students. At the push of a button from teachers, the new technology can …
Two New Child Protective Seat Technicians at the Dunlap Police Department
The Dunlap Police Department would like to recognize Officer Derek Crawley and Police Clerk Keshia Hickman for completing last week’s Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s 32-Hour Child Protective Seat Technician Certification course at the Signal Mtn. Police Department. This gives the Dunlap Police three certified technicians. The police department is also a Fit Station. If anyone …
Authorities Searching for Stolen SUV taken from Grundy County Home
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the theft of a red K5 Blazer stolen from 1635 Main St in Palmer. The vehicle was stolen during the morning hours on January 29, 2024. If anyone has any information about this incident, contact the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 692-3466. The vehicle was not …
New Location of South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society Museum Open Fridays and Saturdays
The South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society Museum recently moved to a new location, 316 Cedar Avenue, just down the street from the historic Cameron-Patton Hotel building, the Museum’s previous home. The Museum features hundreds of historic items of local importance. There are old photographs of local people and buildings, an antique gas range made in …
UPS Cutting Jobs
UPS announced Tuesday that the package delivery company is eliminating approximately 12,000 jobs and looking at strategic options for its Coyote truck load brokerage business. CEO Carol Tome said that by reducing the company’s headcount, UPS will realize $1 billion in cost savings.
Primary Election is March 5
The presidential field is set in Tennessee for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Elections. Early voting for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election starts Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, and runs Monday to Saturday until Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The deadline to …
Parkridge Medical Center Announces $72 Million Hospital Expansion
Parkridge Medical Center announced on Monday a $72 million hospital expansion project. Parkridge Health System has made a commitment to improve access to healthcare in the Greater Chattanooga community. The project will include a new patient tower with additional critical care and inpatient rooms to accommodate the growing population in the Chattanooga region. The project …
Unemployment Rates Fall in the Area
Nearly every county in Tennessee ended 2023 with lower unemployment, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Ninety-two of the state’s 95 counties posted rates in December that came in lower than their November statistics. Moore County continued to have the lowest unemployment rate in the state, with a …
SNAP Benefits Fraud is on the Rise In Tennessee
Fraud is on the rise! Changing your EBT card PIN and checking your balance regularly can help prevent benefits from being stolen. If your card is cloned, skimmed, or compromised due to phishing, call 1-800-241-2629 or email InspectorGeneral.DHS.TN.Gov and contact law enforcement to report the incident. Reimbursement options may also be available if you lose …
Chattanooga Woman Sentenced To 18 Months in Prison For COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme
Last week Dana Adkins, 45, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after being convicted of mail fraud involving a scheme to defraud COVID-19 unemployment programs in several states.  Adkins was sentenced by the Honorable Charles E. Atchley, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. …
