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Lucky Knott

Marion County, TN

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.

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Lodge Fest Set for November

Join Lodge Cast Iron for Lodge Fest 2025 on November 8th and 9th! They’ll have live music, a beer garden, food trucks, free entry to the Lodge Museum, and special sales at the Factory Store. For even deeper discounts, secure your ticket for the Warehouse Sale and get the biggest savings Lodge offers all year. …

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Large Drug Bust in Sequatchie County

After a lengthy investigation, narcotics investigators with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office recently served a search warrant at a local residence, confiscating a variety of illicit narcotics, including suspected meth, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and marijuana, along with vapes, wax, and gummies containing THC levels of more than 80%, well above the LEGAL LIMIT. The vapes, wax, …

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City of South Pittsburg Trunk or Treat Date Change

Due to a home football game on Halloween night, October 31, the City of South Pittsburg Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 5 pm to 8 pm. The event will be held at Tower Stage between 4th and 5th streets.

High School Football Games of interest and Radio Coverage

The Pirates (6-1/1-0) will travel to unbeaten Sale Creek (7-0/1-0) on Friday. Hear the action on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (5-2/3-0) will travel to Community (0-8/0-3) on Friday. The game can be heard on Country Roads 93.3 or HOME | Country Roads 93.3 (countryroads933.com) Other games of interest: Bledsoe County at …

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The Drug Nitazene Hits Tennessee Streets; Stronger than Morphine and Fentanyl

A synthetic opioid called Nitazene, thousands of times stronger than morphine, has appeared on Tennessee streets, prompting doctors to warn the public. Originally developed in the 1950s but never approved for human use due to its potency, Nitazenes are now causing fatalities. While fentanyl is 50 times stronger than morphine, Nitazenes far exceed that strength. …

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National School Bus Safety Week: October 20–24

Next week is National School Bus Safety Week, a reminder that everyone shares responsibility for keeping our students safe on the road. More than 26 million students ride nearly 480,000 yellow school buses across the country every school day, and school buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation. However, most serious injuries happen …

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Reminder: Former Marion County Warrior Jersey to be Retired

Jacob is a true example of what it means to be a Warrior for Life! Saylor’s rushing ability helped Marion County to three TSSAA championship games. Don’t miss this special celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember for Jacob and all the fans who fill Bill Baxter Stadium. Saylors is currently a member of …

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New Tony Roma’s Restaurant Opens in Kimball

Tony Roma’s, the iconic ribs and BBQ brand, celebrated the grand opening of its new Kimball restaurant on Tuesday. Doors open to the public at 11:30 a.m. The 105 Kimball Crossing Dr. location, just off I-24, introduces a refreshed, family-friendly Tony Roma’s with classic favorites and exclusive items crafted for Tennessee. “Kimball is the perfect …

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Construction Prompts Ramp Closure to I-75 Near Hamilton Place

As part of the I-75 Interchange Improvements project at Hamilton Place, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close the I-75 South entrance ramp from Shallowford Road beginning Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM through Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:00 AM local time to facilitate the installation of steel bridge beams for the …

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Tennessee High School Football Poll for October 14

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 8. The top 10 teams in the six Division I classifications and the Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points …

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