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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Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7
For more than two decades, state and local public safety officials, along with families of homicide victims, have gathered to honor and remember victims and survivors of homicide during the holiday season. This year will mark the state’s 21st annual “Tennessee Season to Remember,” which will be held at 5:30 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, December …
Whitwell has a New Head Football Coach as Stephenson Steps Down
The Whitwell Tigers will have a new football coach moving forward as Rocky Stephenson stepped down on Monday after three seasons. The school made quick work when it came to finding a replacement. Owen Kilgore, a 2008 Whitwell graduate, was named head coach. He had been serving as the team’s defensive coordinator. Kilgore also has …
Semi-Truck Crash Friday on Hwy 111
A semi-truck crash occurred late Friday afternoon on State Hwy 111 near Cagle Knob Road in Sequatchie County. Visibility was very low in the area due to fog. The southbound lanes of Highway 111 had to be closed, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), so cleanup could occur.
Dunlap’s “Stuff the Truck” Event was a Huge Success
Dunlap Police says they are overwhelmed by the public’s generosity! Citizens weathered the rain and made this year’s “Stuff the Truck” another success. On top of the donated toys and food, you also dug deep and donated $5,655 to ensure that no child in Sequatchie County would be without a toy or food for Christmas. …
Sadness Throughout Marion County and Beyond
Funeral services for 17-year-old Bentley Buchanan, who passed away following a tragic car accident on Friday, will be held Monday afternoon at the Marion County High School gymnasium. Buchanan was a Senior at MCHS and a member of both the Lady Warriors Basketball and Volleyball teams. MCHS held a candlelight vigil in memory of Buchanan …
Missing Scottsboro Woman Last Seen in Stevenson
The Scottsboro Police Department has released a missing person report. Brianna Lynn Owens-Phillips was last heard from on November 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 PM. She was believed to be in the Stevenson, Alabama, area. She is known to drive a 2006 green Ford F-150. She is listed as a white female, age 34, 5’ …
Christmas Parade Information and More
Due to the wet weather, Christmas parades were canceled in Whitwell and Dunlap on Saturday. The Bridgeport Christmas parade was postponed until Saturday, December 9th, at 11:30 a.m. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in South Pittsburg was also canceled on Saturday.
Stairway to Seven is Complete
The South Pittsburg completed an incredible season on Friday afternoon in Chattanooga as they defeated McKenzie for their seventh state championship. The game was tied at zero until the Rebels capitalized on a Pirate turnover in the third quarter to take a 7-0 lead. As South Pittsburg was about to score a game-tying touchdown, star …
Let’s Celebrate South Pittsburg Pirate Football
It’s time to celebrate 100 years of Pirates Football, and what better way to do that than to go to the state championship! We are so incredibly proud of these boys! Please help us celebrate 100 years of Pirates Football by posting your pictures from over the years on The River 104.9 or Sequatchie Valley …
Marion County High School’s Cooper Honored by The Heisman Trophy Trust
On Thursday, The Heisman Trophy Trust had the honor of announcing the 2023 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship competition. Carlee Cooper from Marion County High School was one of the senior scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2024 to be honored. One hundred of these School Winners will become State Winners with …
