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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List of First Day of School for Area Systems
The first day of school is just around the corner, and here is a list of area systems and start dates: Tennessee Bledsoe County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Grundy County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Marion County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Sequatchie County – August 7th (First Full …
Back-To-School Planning for Tennessee Parents Includes Updating Immunizations for Their Children
Tennessee children are currently enjoying their summer break – swimming, going to camps or just spending time outside. With students heading back to school real soon, this is a good time when parents can make sure their children are ready for back to school with up-to-date immunizations. ‘’We want all children to be safe, healthy, …
Argument leads to Murder Charge for Scottsboro Man
Gerry Paul Kelly, 62, of Scottsboro, has been charged with Murder and has been placed in the Jackson County, Alabama Jail under no bond. On Saturday at approximately 1 PM CST, the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 300 block of Maple Ave. A male victim was located at the scene. …
Pikeville Police Receives Grant for AEDs
The Pikeville Police Department recently received six (6) Automated External Defibrillators. The AEDs were purchased with Grant Funds through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Pikeville Grant Writer, Jeannie Decker, identified the grant opportunity to receive funds for equipment that could help save lives. “Having these Automated External Defibrillators in each of our patrol units will help …
Marion County Chamber Banquet is August 17; Tickets Available beginning July 27
The Marion County Chamber banquet will be held on August 17 at the Hooch in South Pittsburg. The Chamber will celebrate a wonderful year they’ve had with the Marion County business community! The guest speaker for the event will be Mike Partin, President/CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. There will be great food, music, silent …
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department Receives CSX Grant
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has announced that they have received a CSX Railroad grant of $5,000. These funds will be used towards cribbing and struts, giving the Haletown firefighters the rescue tools they need to provide vehicle extrication services.
Colonial Chemical “Adopt A Highway” event is July 29 on Highway 156
Colonial Chemical located in South Pittsburg, TN will hold its Adopt A Highway event on July 29, starting at 7:00 a.m. Central. Trash pickup will occur for one mile in each direction of Highway 156 immediately outside of Colonial Drive. The event should wrap up by 10:00 a.m. and Colonial Chemical would greatly appreciate extreme …
Strong Storms Power through the area on Thursday
A strong thunderstorm powered through the valley on Thursday afternoon, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Several communities lost power due to the severe winds and lightning. Outages occurred in Bledsoe, Marion, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Flash flooding also appeared in several areas in the Sequatchie Valley.
Tennessee Matches Record Low Unemployment Rate
Tennessee matched its all-time low unemployment rate in June, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, the historic low that the state first reached prior to the pandemic in 2020. For the previous two months, unemployment in Tennessee …
Georgia State Report Suggest Lake Winnepesaukah was Not at Fault in Child Injury Incident
A Georgia state inspection from the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner suggests that Lake Winnepesaukah was not at fault after a child injury report was filed after an incident on July 4. The report suggested that the child or his father may not have followed the slide rules, resulting in the incident. …
