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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Area Governments and Fire Departments to Receive
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
Tennessee Leaders to Debate Grocery Tax Removal
Tennessee legislators are once again considering the future of the state’s grocery tax. According to a new analysis from Trace One (Tennessee Leaders to Debate Grocery Tax Removal), Tennessean consumers spend less on groceries than residents in most other states. The report indicates that Tennessee households allocate approximately $700 per month to grocery purchases, representing …
Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
Arrest Report for Feb. 3
 ADONIS, ESCAMILLA R Age: 29 Class: Race/Sex: U/M Intake Date: 01/30/2026 08:55 AM City: COLUMBIA Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: T.TRUSSELL Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED 4TH 10000  COLVIN, BRITTANY L Age: 39 Class: …
Update on Shooting in Grundy County
On Thursday (January 29, 2026), deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting on Chiggertown Loop. After the incident, both the victim and the suspect left the scene. The victim was transported to Erlanger in Dunlap and was later airlifted to Erlanger in Chattanooga, where they remain in the Intensive Care …
TDOT Preparing for Pothole Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …
Marion County Arrest Report Jan. 30
 ADONIS, ESCAMILLA R Age: 29 Class: Race/Sex: U/M Intake Date: 01/30/2026 08:55 AM City: COLUMBIA Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: T.TRUSSELL Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED 4TH 10000  ANDERSON, SHASTA M Age: 46 Class: …
Update! Grundy County Shooting Suspect Captured
On Thursday, Grundy County authorities reported a shooting had taken place in Palmer. Suspect Christopher Crabtree went on the run Thursday morning in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department sent out an alert to the public to be on the look out for Crabtree. Later in the day the sheriff’s department announced …
Alert! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Searching for Shooting Suspect
Authorities in Grundy County are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck believed to be associated with a recent shooting incident. Investigators report that they are seeking a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a male suspect, which was last seen in the Palmer area. The individual is suspected of involvement in a …
