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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Injured Hicker Rescued at Savage Gulf
Grundy County EMS and Palmer Fire Department were dispatched to Savage Gulf Trail on Saturday for a rescue operation involving an injured hiker. EMS responded with two ambulances (M1 and M2) and the new side-by-side (SxS) rescue unit. The SxS was deployed from the staging area and traveled approximately 1.5 miles into the trail. The …
Friday Night Football Recap
Marion County 33, Cascade 0: Marion County’s defense allowed only 75 total yards and did not give up a touchdown for the sixth time this season. Brett Webb recorded 152 total yards, including 85 rushing. Mason Mays ran for 56 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Ashton Martin added 66 rushing yards and one touchdown, …
Pirates and Tigers Win; Radio Coverage set for Friday Night Games
The #2 Class 1A-ranked South Pittsburg Pirates (8-1/3-0) defeated Copper Basin at home on Thursday night, 86-7, in a game you heard on The River 104.9. The 86 points ties the school record for the most points scored in a game. The Pirates went up 44-0 after the first quarter and led 72-7 at halftime. …
Female Busted on Drug Charges in Bledsoe County
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to take aggressive action against illegal drug trafficking in the county. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Big Springs Gap Road area. During the encounter, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, a …
Jasper’s Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree is Saturday
The Town of Jasper 2025 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. The Town of Jasper will host this free, safe, family-friendly event around the downtown square. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. …
Pikeville Urgent Care Receives Grant
Pikeville Urgent Care, a subsidiary of Presley Healthcare, is proud to announce that it has received a grant from the Rural Health Resilience Program. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health and TennCare, we invite you to attend our groundbreaking ceremony on November 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This grant will fund a major …
Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County on the following dates: Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: SR 108 @ Pocket Rd. Date: November 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 27 @ Tanner Trail The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
Government Shutdown Could Cause Thousands to Lose SNAP Benefits
As the government shutdown persists, thousands of Tennesseans may experience significant consequences due to the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which assist families in purchasing groceries each month. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has indicated that, absent a resolution by lawmakers, SNAP benefits could be discontinued as early as November …
South Pittsburg Rotary Club and Moss Motor Event to Benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace
The South Pittsburg Rotary Club is partnering with Moss Motors and Ford Motor Company’s “Drive For Your Community” program to host a special fundraiser benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to needy children. Event Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM CT Location: SVEC …
Marion County Emergency Communications District Notice
The Marion County Emergency Communications District, in Jasper, TN, is accepting proposals for 745 feet of 6-foot-tall, galvanized chain link fencing with 3 strands of Barbed Wire in the proposed areas at 1170 Patton School Rd. South Pittsburg, TN 37380. All posts will be wet, set in concrete. 11.5 Gauge Galvanized Fabric. 15/8″ Top Rail …
