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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TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Removed More than 77,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
More than 77,000 pounds of litter were removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative dedicated to keeping the state’s roadways and waterways safe from the harmful effects of litter. This year’s effort surpassed the statewide goal of 75,000 pounds—demonstrating the …
Tennessee Arts Commission Awards Arts and Health Funds to Select Rural Hospitals Including Bledsoe
The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded $175,000 in grant funding for the inaugural Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative, a pilot program supporting arts-based projects designed to improve health and wellness outcomes in rural Tennessee hospitals. A collaboration between the TN Arts Commission and the Tennessee Hospital Association, this initiative supports 10 hospitals—four in West …
Jasper Middle Wins State Middle School Wrestling Championship
Congratulation to the Jasper Middle School wrestling team. The Warriors won the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) 2025 Class A state wrestling championship on Friday at Summit High School in Thompson Station.
Tennessee Comptroller Investigates Marion County County Family and Community Engagement Program
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury investigated irregularities in time reporting within the Marion County Family and Community Engagement Program after concerns were raised by school officials. The probe covered records from July 22, 2024, to May 31, 2025, and results were forwarded to the District Attorney General for review. The federally funded …
Tennessee 2024-25 School Letter Grades Released
The Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for families and users to learn more about how districts and schools are performing across the state. The State Report Card provides families, education leaders, elected officials, and the public with a variety of interactive displays to inform tailored strategies and investments to support students and schools. 355 schools received an overall A …
Lucas Blevins Wins Ice-Skating Rink Naming Contest
The winner of the Town of Jasper’s ice-skating rink naming contest is Lucas Blevins! Lucas’ winning entry was “Polar Paradise.” The rink’s normal hours of operation are Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM-8 PM, Saturdays 1 PM-8 PM and Sundays 1 PM-6 PM. Adults 12 & up $7.50 and children $5.50. Contact the Town of …
Human Remains Found in Marion County have been Identified
We have an update on a story we brought you earlier this month. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney Courtney Lynch, TBI agents are investigating the discovery of human remains that were found in a wooded area off Sequatchie Mountain Road in Marion County on December 8. The individual has been identified as 41-year-old …
Operation Rural Reset in Bledsoe County
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office announces the completion of Operation Rural Reset, a several months-long narcotics investigations targeting fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution throughout Bledsoe County. This operation was initiated in response to increased drug trafficking activity affecting multiple communities throughout the county. Throughout the investigation, detectives executed multiple search warrants, conducted surveillance operations, narcotics purchases, …
Preorder Your Childhood Cancer Tennessee Licence Plate
Tennessee may soon have a new license plate supporting childhood cancer, but at least 1,000 preorders are required before it becomes available. The Childhood Cancer Organization and The Grayson Foundation are working together to make these plates a reality. As of Tuesday, December 16, there are only 610 preorders and the deadline is January 6, …
