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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Scam Alert from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is advising citizens of a SCAM involving a telephone call appearing to be from the Sheriff’s Office. The caller advises an individual that they have a warrant or warrants out for their arrest, and to avoid going to jail, they must go to a local store and purchase a reloadable …
Playoffs begin Tonight in Tennessee
Playoffs Class 1A: Jo Byrns at South Pittsburg Red Boiling Springs at Whitwell Class 2A Westmoreland at Marion County South Greene at Bledsoe County Class 3A Tyner at Sequatchie County Grundy County at Meigs County All games start at 7 PM local time.
Time to Fall Back
The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …
Theme for Jasper Christmas Parade Announced
The Town of Jasper has announced the theme for the 2023 Christmas Parade: Festival of Lights. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6:00 PM. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity. Prizes for first, second, and third places. Call the Town of Jasper if you have questions …
Whitwell Woman Faces Drug Charges and More in Alabama
This past Friday (Oct. 27), Regan Kilgore, a 22-year-old resident of Whitwell, Tennessee, was arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Fackler, AL. While serving an outstanding warrant, officers detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from a nearby trailer on County Road 166. After a search, law enforcement found 196 grams of a …
The Pinta will arrive on Friday
A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. Dockside, educational tours will be …
No Trash November Aims to Remove 50,000 Pounds of Litter from Roadways
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
Tennessee American Water Holds Celebration for 10th Anniversary as Whitwell’s Water Provider
With the natural backdrop of the colorful fall foliage, Tennessee American Water employees celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company becoming the water provider for Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, and surrounding area customers. Employees from the Sequatchie Valley District and their families gathered Thursday, October 26, at Whitwell’s Veterans Memorial Park pavilion to spend time together …
Help Available for Producers Due to Extreme Drought Conditions
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
Free Flu Shots Wednesday at the Marion County Health Department
The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on Wednesday (Nov. 1). Go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health recommend that everyone six …
