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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Fire Alert in Alabama as Drought Continues
For citizens in Alabama, the drought is getting more severe day by day. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) recently issued a statewide Fire Alert. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be prosecuted for committing a Class …
AP Football Poll October 9; Marion County Ranked #1 in 2A, South Pitt #1 in 1A
Class 6A School (first-place votes) Record Points Previous 1. Bradley Central (7) 7-0 151 1 2. Oakland (8) 6-1 142 2 3. Brentwood 8-0 130 3 4. Germantown (1) 8-0 118 4 5. Mt. Juliet 7-0 79 5 6. Bearden 5-2 66 6 7. Riverdale 5-2 46 8 8. Ravenwood 7-1 35 NR 9. Clarksville …
TN Achieves Mentors Needed
tnAchieves mentors help the next generation of Tennessee’s workforce pursue a high-quality post-secondary credential after high school and build the skills necessary to access a meaningful career. Click here to register as a tnAchieves mentor. The October 20, 2023, deadline is coming soon, and several area counties have a high need for volunteers: Marion County: Mentors Needed …
Officer Involved Shooting in Rossville Leaves Suspect Dead and Deputy Injured
On October 8th, 2023, at approximately 6:02 PM ET, Walker County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to meet with a complainant about her brother living at her residence at 4 Bragg Circle, Rossville, GA. The complainant said the suspect was threatening her and would not let her return to the home. Further investigation by Walker County …
Deceased Female Body Located in the Parking Lot of Monteagle Restaurant
The deceased body deceased of a female was located in the parking lot of Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant in Monteagle on Sunday morning. The restaurant is located near the Marion/Franklin County line. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released the following information on Sunday afternoon. “At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, …
Human Remains Found in Grundy County Identified
On Thursday morning at approximately 10:30, Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter was notified by the Grundy County CommunicationsCenter that possible human remains were found in a field on U.S. 41 in Pelham. Sheriff Gunter immediately notified the investigation unit and the Grundy County Medical Examiner investigator, Don Hutcheson. The on-scene investigator spoke with a forensic …
This is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner. This kind of abuse affects …
Two Missing Teenagers Last Seen in Grundy County Found Safe in Virginia
Update 1:20 PM Sunday Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Jaceyln Kenadi Hampton and Katherine Marie Wrather have been found safe in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is appreciative of the assistance and support of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and other agencies in this investigation. A special thank you …
High School Football Recaps for October 7 Games
It wasn’t easy, but Class 2A’s second-ranked Marion County Warriors defeated Forrest 21-12 on Friday. The Warriors trailed twice, 6-0 and 12-7, and rallied for the Region 4 win. Marion County got touchdowns on an 18-yard TD pass from Tilton Pickett to Sam Pickett, a 68-yard E.J. Wilson touchdown run, and Pickett scored again on …
Braves Defeat Warriors in SVC Middle School Championship
The SVC middle school championship football game was held on Thursday night, with Sequatchie County taking on Jasper Middle. Early in the game, Jasper Middle jumped out to an 8-0 advantage. Sequatchie County came roaring back and took a 22-8 lead at halftime. The Braves held 36-14 before the Warriors were able to score again …
