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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Car Hauler Catches Fire on Interstate 24
A car hauler (semi-truck) caught fire Wednesday afternoon and shut down a portion of Interstate 24 eastbound. The crash occurred around 2:30 PM, right past the foot of Monteagle Mountain, near the Martin Springs exit. The interstate was closed for a period of time while fire departments extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. Photo …
Chattanooga Lookouts Accused of Racial Slur on T-Shirt
Fans of the Chattanooga Lookouts can no longer buy a certain t-shirt on their website after Twitter users mocked its resemblance to a racial slur. The shirt in question spelled the word “Nooga,” shorthand for “Chattanooga,” by replacing each letter “O” with the team’s logo, a pair of eyes. Shirts with “Nooga” without the eyes …
Two Members of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Suspended
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says they are suspending Chief Deputy Brandon King along with Sergeant Shawn Norris. The sheriff’s office is conducting an internal investigation following a state audit that found “deficiencies” within the department. King and Norris are currently suspended from duty pending the internal investigation. The sheriff’s office says they are investigating …
Former Owner of Nickajack Motors Arrested
Andrew Wade Cline, 44, of Marion County, was arrested on Sunday by the Jasper Police Department. Cline, the former owner of Nickajack Motors, which was located in Jasper, was charged with three counts of Fraudulent Transfer of a Motor Vehicle. Cline was booked in and remains in the Marion County Jail. He has a court …
Sales Tax Holiday is this Weekend, Three-month Grocery Tax Holiday Starts August 1
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023. During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be purchased …
Audit finds Several Deficiencies at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office
Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, known as (POST) has found “deficiencies” within the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. An audit that was completed about a month ago reports that a deputy lied over the radio to initiate a pursuit and that a noncertified deputy assisted in the pursuit. The audit says that Chief Deputy King …
Communities and Health Departments Participating in Red Sand Project to End Human Trafficking
The Tennessee Department of Health and community partners across the state will come together to participate in the Red Sand Project from July 25 to 31, 2023, for the fifth consecutive year. ‘’Human trafficking is a hidden crime in our state and across the country because victims rarely come forward to receive help or services,’’ …
Hiker Rescued after fall at “Pocket” State Park
Sunday night, just after 8 pm Central Time, the Dunlap Fire Department was requested along with Signal Mountain Fire Department to assist with a rope rescue in Rhea County. The request was made through the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association for our Technical Rescue Team. A female hiker had gotten lost and injured in the “Pocket” …
Watermelons and Truck Destroyed on Sunday Night
At 10:35 PM Sunday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to I-24 westbound for a semi-truck fire. The truck was hauling watermelons and was burning mile-marker 167. Mutual aid was requested from North Dade Fire. Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, North Dade, and Trenton Fire Departments extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries, but the …
