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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Mullins Cove Fire Department Receives Grant for Needed Equipment
Mullins Cove Fire Department has received a grant for equipment from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. The grant includes wildland firefighting gear and 2 backpack blowers. Mullins Cove Volunteer Firefighters recently completed S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and the online portion of S-130 firefighter training and earned an NWCG Certificate of Completion. The new …
Phone Scam Alert in Sequatchie County
It has been brought to the attention of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office that phone calls are being received indicating an arrest warrant has been obtained and payment is required. According to information the office has received, the recording primarily uses the name of Sgt. Scott Ackerman, saying he is with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department asking everyone to Protect Your Valuables
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is advising everyone to secure your valuables. There has been an uptick in vehicle burglaries in the Whiteside & Guild areas. Please do not leave purses, wallets, guns, or anything else of value in your vehicle, and always lock your vehicle as a deterrent. Be extra cautious and safe.
Area Communities Receive State Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and health and safety initiatives. Area Grant Recipients: Coalmont Fire Station Project $537,590 Dunlap Harris Park Improvements-Phase II $630,000 Jasper City …
South Pittsburg Christmas Parade Winners
On Saturday, December 16, the South Pittsburg Christmas parade was held. The floats and others were cheered on in front of a very enthusiastic crowd as everyone celebrated the Christmas season. The South Pittsburg Christmas parade winners were first place, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, second place, South Pittsburg Historical Preservation Society, and placing third, Arts …
Fire Destroys Log Home in Dunlap
On Sunday morning (December 17, 2023), around 11:30, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Tram Trail near Highway 111. The log home was constructed approximately 120 years ago. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the residence and began search operations. Approximately 30 minutes later, firefighters received word that the occupant was not home. …
Haletown, Jasper and Kimball Departments Respond to Early Morning Fire
Just before 2:30 Wednesday morning, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire that turned into a structure fire at the 7000 block of Highway 41. Haletown began an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were called out for mutual aid. The fire was quickly contained to the …
TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. …
Marion County Agencies Help with Bradley County Checkpoint
On December 15, the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a Bradley County DUI checkpoint in conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, law enforcement partners, and The 24/7 Movement. Approximately 22 agencies participated in the event, with 71 participants. This included law enforcement from Kimball, Whitwell, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. According to THP, 412 …
Dunlap Lions Club Needing Toy Donations for 9-12 Year-Olds
The Dunlap Lions Club desperately needs gifts for children 9 to 12 years old. They have plenty of items for younger kids, birth through 8 years old. Please help if possible. They are currently packing the bags to be delivered on Saturday. You can drop off donations at the Sequatchie County – Dunlap Chamber of …
