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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Whitwell Man Arrested in Dunlap on Multiple Charges
On Monday (November 20), around 9:00 PM officers with the Dunlap Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Rankin Ave. Near lane drive in Dunlap. Officers approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Brian T. Young of Whitwell. Young had outstanding warrants out of Marion County for escape and violation of community corrections. Young …
Fire Fighting continues on Whitwell Mountain
A massive wildfire started on Sunday on Whitwell Mountain. Many firefighters responded to the scene. Steve Lamb, EMA Director for Marion County, said the fire was still uncontained late Sunday night. Treehouses at ‘Bolt Farm Treehouse’ were evacuated. Whitwell Police reported the fire started due to a campfire near Bolt Farms. The fire spread into …
Dunlap Fire Department Responds to another Brush Fire
On Saturday (11-18-2023) at 3:23 PM, Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to Lone Oak VFD for a brush fire in the area of Dandy Road off Hwy 127. Firefighters responded with Waldens Ridge Emergency Service and Tennessee Forestry. The fire was extinguished. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported.
Simple Serenity Farm Participates in ABWA Annual Tour of Homes
Simple Serenity Farm is participating in the largest fundraiser for the America Business Women’s Association college scholarship, which is awarded yearly to women in financial need. The ABWA Annual Tour of Homes is a wonderful experience where individuals have decorated their homes and businesses from top to bottom and opened their doors for others to …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closed because of High Winds
Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …
Burn Bans Remain in Place
Burn bans continue in our area, with state-issued bans in Grundy, Franklin, and Sequatchie Counties, Walker County, GA, and throughout Alabama. Currently, there is NO burning allowed in Marion County. This means NO burning of trash, leaves, or anything whatsoever. Burn permits are NOT available at this time. If you are caught burning in a banned …
Tennessee Employment Rate Up Slightly, but Better than US Average
Tennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2023 came in more than half a percentage point below the national average. The state rate was 3.3% in October, 0.6 of a percentage point lower than the seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate of 3.9%. The October rate is 0.1 of a percentage point higher than September. …
Greyhound Moves from Chattanooga to Wildwood, GA
If you’re looking to board a bus for transportation over the Thanksgiving Holiday, Greyhound is no longer operating in Chattanooga. The new location is just outside Tennessee at Billy’s Truck Stop off I-24 in Wildwood, GA, in Dade County. The next closest Greyhound station is in Athens, TN.
Pirates One Win Away from Trip to State Championship Game
The South Pittsburg Pirates (13-0) dominated Gordonsville on Friday, cruising to a 48-7 win in the TSSAA state playoff quarterfinals. The Pirates averaged 10 yards per carry in rushing for 354 yards and outgained the Tigers 455-55 in total yards. Sophomore running back JaMychal Buckner led South Pittsburg with 150 yards on nine carries, including …
South Pittsburg Christmas Parade is December 9
A Christmas parade is a festive event where people dress up, decorate floats, and march along a route to celebrate the holiday season. The City of South Pittsburg will be hosting its annual Christmas parade on December 9 at 10 AM. This year’s theme is Christmas Past and Present: Celebrating 150 years of the City of South …
