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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Lawsuit Filed after Fatal Mother’s Day 2025 Crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following the deadly Mother’s Day 2025 crash on Interstate 75 in East Ridge that claimed three lives. The suit was filed by Heather Marie Huggins, whose husband, David Jeffrey Huggins, died in the crash. Named as defendants are Valparaiso Trucking Corporation, driver Joseph Antoinier, and three Amazon-affiliated companies. …
Chicken House and Land Burn in Flat Rock, Alabama
On Saturday, April 11, a major fire broke out at a chicken house in Flat Rock, Alabama. Tri-Community Fire Department’s Station 5 responded to County Road 324 after receiving reports of the incident. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly called for assistance from nearby departments due to the severe blaze. The chicken house was completely destroyed, but …
Gas Prices Have Fallen
According to data from GasBuddy, the app that tracks gas prices around the U.S. reports regular grade gasoline has fallen 15.6 cents over the last week. Gas prices have dropped in the local area: Marion County’s lowest gas prices are at $3.43; Sequatchie County’s cheapest price is $3.86. Grundy County stands at $3.89, Bledsoe County …
Cornbread Festival Weekend is April 25 & 26
Start making plans to visit us in South Pittsburg, TN next weekend! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival. They have something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo and musical entertainment– you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! The National Cornbread Festival can’t wait …
Marion County Arrest Report for April 12, 2026
 CALHOUN, BRYAN A Age: 25 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/11/2026 11:42 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: M. ROLLINS Release Date:  Charge Bond DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3500  CHUBB, RODERICK A Age: 31 Class: …
Haletown Fire and Rescue Battles Tires and Playground Equipment
On Sunday morning April 12, 2026, at 7:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at 570 Hale’s Bar Rd. Upon arrival, firemen found tires and playground equipment adjacent at the home on fire near a propane tank. Crewmen swiftly extinguished the flames, saturated the ground and propane tank to cool the area.
Excessive Force Lawsuit against Jasper Police has been Dropped
The lawsuit filed against the Town of Jasper and police officers, alleging excessive force when they arrested a man was dismissed earlier this month. The federal Court of Appeals in Cincinnati dismissed Samuel Hrynecwicz’s appeal in a multimillion-dollar civil rights suit against the Town of Jasper and two of its police officers after parties reached …
Area Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly
Eighty-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates in 90 counties increased from December to January. Rates decreased in three counties and …
Hamilton County Deputy Succumbs to Injuries on Saturday after Vehicle Crash in Sequatchie County on Wednesday
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett, Chief Deputy Spencer Daniels, and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday afternoon the death of Deputy Landon Faulkner. On Wednesday night, Deputy Faulkner was involved in a serious collision on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County, where he collided with a disabled vehicle in …
Brush Fire on Shellmound Road
On Tuesday April 7, 2026, 12:22 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at the 3000 block of Shellmound Road. Upon arrival a smoldering slow moving fire had developed under a utility pole. Suppression efforts were quickly put underway and the fire was extinguished. SVEC was dispatched to inspect the electric pole, …
