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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Jackson County, AL Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Case
On July 16, 2023, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Stevenson Police Department responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound to the head on County Road 104 in Stevenson. It was determined that the victim was shot in the head during a domestic argument, and the offender had fled into the …
Marion County Quilt Show is August 19
Marion County Quilt Show for the benefit of Champion Recovery will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 10am-2pm at Jasper First Baptist Church — 108 W. 3rd Street, Jasper, TN. Admission is by donation. Meet other quilters, learn about quilting services, learn new techniques… If you have a quilt to exhibit or offer quilting …
Fire in Dunlap Damages Home
On Monday, July 17, 2023) at 2:11 PM Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department was assigned to a report of a house with smoke inside at a residence on State Street. The residents returned home to discover the fire and were able to retrieve the pets safely. Dunlap patrolman Hobbs arrived first and upgraded the call to …
Four Arrested after Drug Bust in Dunlap
On 7/12/2023, officers with the Dunlap Police Department assisted the Tennessee Department of Corrections Probation and Parole with a probation search at a residence in the city of Dunlap. Officers located pressed fentanyl pills and various drug paraphernalia at the residence. Officers arrested four individuals at the residence. Chad Johnson, Ashley Ricketts, Shauna Tate, and …
Stolen Ambulance from Franklin County Recovered in Marion County; Man Facing Charges
The Franklin County Department responded to a report of a stolen ambulance in Winchester on Monday night. Deputies were notified that the vehicle was traveling East on I-24, but units could not locate the vehicle. Later officers in Marion County located the ambulance, and the vehicle was stopped on Chasey Simpson Road on an interstate …
Marion County School Board Special Called Meeting
The Marion County Board of Education has a Special Called Meeting on July 24th to approve the addition of new teaching positions to address increased enrollment and ensure positions are posted and filled prior to the 2023-2024 school year starting.
Most Firefighters Quit New Hope Fire Department
In a report from WRCB TV, Jimmy Haley has been fire chief since December, after he was named interim chief earlier in the year. “I tolerated a lot of it to shield my men from it. But they saw me struggling and trying to deal with it, so I broke the news to them, what’s …
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday
Everyone is always looking to save money, and the State of Alabama has a way with its Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday will run from Friday, July 21 at 12:01 am and end Sunday, July 23 at midnight. Generally, $100 or less clothing items will be exempt from sales tax. Clothing accessories, protective equipment, and …
Pirate Nas Starkey Signs with UTC
The 6’2″ senior South Pittsburg Pirate WR/TE will take his talents up I-24 to Chattanooga and play for the Mocs.
Suspicious Truck Fire in Dunlap
Saturday, July 14, 2023, at 8:10 AM, Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire behind the J&J’s Auto Repair shop on Rankin Avenue. The fire was in the cab portion of the truck, and the cause appears suspicious. Firefighters extinguished the fire with a 1.75-inch pre-connect line. Dunlap PD also responded and assisted. The …
