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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Injury Crash on I-24 Late Tuesday Morning
Just before noon on Tuesday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an automobile accident with entrapment on I-24 eastbound. Jasper and Kimball departments were called out for mutual aid on the call. There were two passengers, one of which was transported emergency traffic by Puckett EMS in critical condition. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …
Area Firefighters Conduct Training
On Wednesday, firefighters from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department traveled to Monteagle Fire Department to do live burn and special training alongside firefighters from Battle Creek Fire Department and Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department. This multi-agency training helps firefighters work more efficiently alongside neighboring departments for large fires and gives the firefighters more experience with interior firefighting …
“Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins in Sequatchie County
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign now through September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. The Sequatchie …
One Year Anniversary Service to Celebrate Matthew Blansett
Wednesday, August 23, will be the anniversary of a dreadful day in Marion County history. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be celebrating Matthew Blansett with a few words, a balloon release, and a moment of silence. Join others to pay respect to Detective Blansett, who died in a helicopter crash along with THP Pilot …
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Charity Cook-Out is this Saturday in Kimball
The Knights of Columbus will have a charity cookout to benefit the Tunnels to Towers Foundation on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. in the parking lot at Southern Rehab Physical Therapy across from Lowe’s and Tractor Supply in Kimball. If you are out and about this Saturday, please stop by and grab some …
Motor Home Fire Causes Issues with SVEConnect
SVEConnect suffered a large fiber outage on Wednesday. Crews are working diligently to assess the situation and fix the problem. A motor home caught fire under one of our fiber lines resulting in damage. They will be rerouting our fiber traffic and are working to get fiber services restored soon. SVEConnect apologizes for the inconvenience …
Eight People Charged in Stevenson Alabama Drug Bust
On Friday, August 11, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office, Hollywood AL Police Department, and Stevenson AL Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 287 in Stevenson, Alabama. During this search, approximately 326.4 grams of a methamphetamine/fentanyl mixture, approximately 102 grams of marijuana, …
Marion County Annual Chamber Banquet is Thursday Night
The Marion County Annual Chamber Banquet will take place at The Hooch in South Pittsburg on Thursday at 6 PM. All winners of the Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will be announced at the banquet. Come celebrate with us! If you haven’t purchased your banquet ticket, please reach out to …
Man Shot Outside Amazon Fulfillment Center in Chattanooga has Died
19-year-old Javontae Moon, who was shot outside of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Chattanooga last Wednesday, has died from his injuries. Chattanooga Police say the charges for the shooter, D’Ante Jones have been upgraded to first-degree murder. Javontae Moon died from his injuries Monday. Jones remains in custody.
AP College Football Poll has Six SEC Teams Listed
The SEC led all conferences with six teams — No. 1 Georgia, No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 LSU, No. 12 Tennessee, No. 22 Ole Miss and No. 23 Texas A&M — in the top 25, as well as three of the top 5 teams. The full 2023 Associated Press College Football Preseason Poll is included below: Georgia …
