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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School Closings
All schools in Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, and Bledsoe counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama, are closed through Friday. So far, Dade County. GA has announced they will be closed on Thursday.
Urgent Message from the Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking consumers to take special steps to conserve electricity between 6-10 a.m. Wednesday, as the power supplier will be working to meet record power demand amid zero-degree temperatures. TVA asks customers across the Valley to do the following between 6-10 a.m.: – Lower your thermostat by two or three …
Special Announcements from Marion Gas Systems and Sequatchie County Government
Due to the continuance of weather conditions. All Sequatchie County offices except Emergency Services will be closed on January 17th, 2024. Due to the severe weather, the Marion Gas Systems & Board of Water Works office will remain closed tomorrow, January 17th. If you have an emergency, please call 423-837-7164 or 911.
Blood Assurance Asking the Public to Help
Blood Assurance’s blood collections have been significantly impacted by the winter storm, resulting in the closure of donation centers and cancellations of blood drives. The storm is occurring at a critical time, as the community blood center only has a one-day supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance needs around 400 donors …
Important Information about Marion County Sessions Court County Offices
Marion County Sessions Court Judge Mark Raines has canceled court for January 17, 2024, due to road conditions. Marion County Mayor David Jackson also closed county offices on Wednesday.
Slick Roads Still Causing Havoc
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported several crashes on I-24 on Tuesday. According to TDOT, there was a crash on I-24 eastbound around 11 a.m. near Whiteside, Tennessee. Late Tuesday morning, two tractor-trailers were leaking fuel near the South Pittsburg exit. I-24 eastbound was shut down on Tuesday morning between Kimball and the Tennessee-Georgia line. At …
All School Systems Closed on Tuesday and Three have also Closed for Wednesday
In a history-making move, all school systems in Tennessee are closed on Tuesday, and some have already closed on Wednesday. Three school systems have already closed on Wednesday. They are Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties. Dade County, GA, and Jackson County, Alabama, are closed on Tuesday. Chattanooga State and UTC are closed on Tuesday. Cities …
Snow Causes Problems on Roadways
Multiple vehicle accidents have been reported throughout the area on Monday. Interstate 24 also had its issues. Eastbound near Exit 127 and the foot of Monteagle Mountain, a semi-truck jackknifed and stopped traffic on Monday morning. In Grundy County, a TDOT truck plowing snow flipped on its side. There were reports of several crashes on …
Brutal Cold brings on High Demand for Electric Power
As the temperatures continue to dip, the Tennessee Valley Authority said it expected its most significant demands for electricity to happen on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Nashville Weather Service, Snow has blanketed Tennessee from two to nine inches. Energy authorities said the demand won’t drop off as much through the day if it …
Important Information from Tennessee American Water
With very cold air forecasted for next week, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters.  “The extreme cold weather coming to our area can cause the water pipes in your home to freeze,” said Tennessee American Water Vice President …
