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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Ceasefire will bring Down Gas Prices
 Tuesday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister announced they agreed to a Pakistani-proposed ceasefire. Trump released a statement first, in which he said he would stop the “destructive force” en route to Iran if Tehran began allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices should begin dropping by Thursday …
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits for Multipal Areas
The USDA will be dropping hundreds of thousands of oral rabies vaccine baits across East Tennessee and North Georgia for the next couple of weeks. These are intended to slow the spread of rabies amongst wildlife, such as raccoons, coyotes, skunks, foxes, etc and are safe to be consumed by wildlife animals. Approximately 1.7 million …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report April 8, 2026
 BARRETT, MARISSA D Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/07/2026 12:47 PM City: GUILD Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: Release Date: 04/07/2026 01:30 PM  Charge Bond DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 0  BLAIR, TRIPP L Age: 26 …
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Scam Warning
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department warns about a phone scam targeting residents for personal data. If you get an unsolicited call asking for money, do not share any information. Current scams include: Claims of outstanding warrants resolved by payment Threats of arrest over unpaid fees Callers pretending to be companies requesting verification of your details …
Scottsboro Police Opens New Drug Unit
The Scottsboro Police Department has established a dedicated drug unit to address drug-related concerns within the city. Two officers have been assigned to the unit on a full-time basis, accompanied by K-9 Amp, who will also serve full-time to assist in detecting and removing illegal narcotics from the community. Police Chief Greg Godfrey stated that …
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …
Fatal Crash in Sequatchie County
At 9:23 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle accident involving entrapment on Lewis Chapel Mountain, Henson Gap Road. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies discovered a vehicle overturned with the driver unresponsive and trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters utilized Hurst eDRAULIC tools (commonly known as the jaws of life) to extricate the …
Unemployment Rate Drops in Tennessee
After a year of steady unemployment, Tennessee began 2026 with a slight decline in its unemployment rate from the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.5%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from December. The rate was …
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launces Operation Hands-Free
Law enforcement in Tennessee has joined state leaders for “Operation Hands Free” due to cracking down on violators using phones while driving. Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. “Eight people died last year to date from crashes involving distracted driving in Tennessee,” said Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis. …
Marion County Arrest Report for April 6, 2026
 BRYANT, BILLIE F Age: 61 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/02/2026 11:05 PM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: DRUG TASK FORCE Arrested By Officer: C. LAYNE Release Date:  Charge Bond POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 0 POSS OF SCH II FENTANYL 0 UNLAWFUL …
