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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Dunlap Lions Club and the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad Christmas Basket Program
The Dunlap Lions Club and the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad are now taking applications for the Community Christmas Baskets that will be delivered on Christmas Eve. The applications may be picked up at the Sequatchie County – Dunlap Chamber of Commerce or you may complete this application at this link. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfVEhvRE…/viewform… Just click on the …
Christmas Concert is December 16
The Reason for the Season! Enjoy some amazing music and help ensure the children of Marion County have a blessed Christmas. Kimball Tabernacle of Praise will be opening its doors, so Jimmy & Jennifer Layne may host some very talented artists to perform. The admission fee is a toy for a boy or girl. The …
Be on the Lookout for Deer
It’s important to stay alert and take extra precautions in the fall, when deer are more active due to breeding season, called the rut. Rut times can vary, but generally, in our area, it is around mid-November to late November. Vehicle accidents involving deer can occur at any time of the year, but most accidents …
Haletown Fire Department Responded to Racoon Mountain Fire on Sunday
At 9:02 AM Sunday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a woods fire on Raccoon Mountain near the reservoir. Four Haletown units responded to the scene and quickly contained the fire before it could spread. Elder Mountain Fire and the Tennessee Department of Forestry assisted in the firefighting efforts. Thanks to the hard work …
NO Burning in Marion County
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. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning everyone that if you are caught burning, you will be fined up to $2,500 and could face jail time. There are …
Ice Skating Coming to the Square in Jasper
The Town of Jasper has announced that ice skating is coming to town. An ice-skating rink will open in downtown Jasper on the square. There will be a soft opening on November 18th from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Normal hours will be Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday from 4:00 PM …
Dangerous Dab Pens Send Two Sequatchie County Students to the Hospital
Release from Sarai Pierce, Director of Schools for Sequatchie County: The safety of our students is our utmost priority. I want to reassure parents that we are cooperating fully with law enforcement, who are leading the investigation. Due to the involvement of minors, we are limited in what details we can disclose, respecting the privacy …
Town of Kimball Holiday Schedule
Here is the schedule that the Town of Kimball has planned for holidays, trash removal, and more. It all starts with their closure for Veterans Day on Nov. 10.
Fire in Dunlap on Friday
At 1:55 PM on Friday (11/3/2023), the Dunlap Fire Department reported to a grass brush fire behind residences on the southern portion of Main Street. Firefighters responded and extinguished the fire near the homes. The fire started when a homeowner was burning a small brush pile. Dunlap Police assisted with the fire. At 7:44 PM, …
Playoffs begin for Tennessee High School Football
Marion County’s defense had to step up big on Friday night. The Warriors, ranked No. 2 in 2A, picked up a 21-7 TSSAA first-round playoff win over Westmoreland. Tilton Pickett was 7-of-11 passing for 100 yards and a second-quarter touchdown to Sam Pickett. The Warriors added two third-quarter scores, one from E.J. Wilson, who ran …
