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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Update on Road Projects in Marion County
Marion County Highway Department 2023 Road List April 24, 2023 NO ROADS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD LIST FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The following roads were resurfaced in 2022: Hoyt Roberts Rd.        Paved                                                Tony Rollins Rd.         Paved Lawrence Ross Rd.   …
Alleged Leader of Tri-State Methamphetamine Distribution Network Arrested
An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …
Tennessee American Water Partners with Whitwell High School to Provide Water-Bottle Filling Stations
As the school year kicks off, Whitwell High School students will be able to utilize new water-bottle filling stations to stay hydrated during the school day. Through a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation, Tennessee American Water has provided funding to replace outdated water fountains. The new ones not only function as a …
Voice of the Pirates Passes Away on Friday
Robert E. “Bob” Sherrill, 89, of South Pittsburg, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Rogers Funeral Home. Mr. Sherrill was known as the “Voice of the South Pittsburg Pirates” for 60 years. He served those years as the public address announcer for many outstanding games and state championship teams. Our …
All Marion County High School Football Teams are 4-0; Plus Other Scores
The South Pittsburg Pirates improved to 4-0 behind not only a stellar defense but the scoring of Jamarion Farrior. The senior scored 3 times in the 29-7 win over the previously unbeaten Sequatchie County Indians (3-1). Sam Evitts hit Hunter Minton for Sequatchie County’s only touchdown. South Pittsburg will host Lookout Valley on Friday, and …
Scottsboro Man Charged with the Murder of His Wife
Alvin Dean Cornelison, a 75-year-old man from Scottsboro, Alabama, has been charged with the murder of his wife after a Thursday incident at the couple’s home. Scottsboro Police say Cornelison confessed to the officers that he had taken the life of his wife, Mary. Her body was found inside their home. Cornelison is currently detained …
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High School Football For September 8
South Pittsburg (3-0) will travel to Sequatchie County (3-0) on Friday, and you can hear the game on The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3. The Marion County Warriors (3-0) will host 0-3 Fayetteville on Friday. Hear the live stream of the game on the Nickajack Radio Network at theriver1049.com The Whitwell Tigers (3-0) will …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunlap
Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by joining the walk and Dunlap on Saturday, September 9th. The event will take place at Harris Park; it’s a two (2) mile walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the walk starts at 9 AM. You can register online at act.alz.org/ dunlap. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End …
September is National Preparedness Month
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …
