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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Gas Prices Rise
According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gas in Tennessee rose 13 cents in the past week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.49 which is 14 cents less expensive than one month ago but 69 cents more expensive than one year ago. In Marion County the average gas price was $3.42 per gallon …
2026 Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is taking place this week in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina to combat speeding. Law enforcement will focus on excessive speeders to prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to a 2020 Tennessee Highway Patrol study, speeding-related crashes are four times more likely to be fatal. The operation started Monday …
Arrest Report for Marion County, TN, July 12, 2026
DELGADO-BELLO, DANIEL Age: 43 Class: Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 07/09/2026 05:58 PM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: MCSD RODERICK Release Date: 07/11/2026 06:42 AM Charge Bond DRIVING W/O LICENSE 500 FUGET, BRIAN K Age: 35 …
Former South Pittsburg Football Player Charged with Rape
One year ago, Ja’Mychal Buckner was preparing to play his senior year of high school football for the South Pittsburg High Pirates. Now, Buckner is facing a serious arrest at the Marion County Jail. The 18 year-old was charged with rape on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Buckner, who played running back for South Pittsburg High …
Injury Crash in Dunlap
At 7:33 Friday night, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched after receiving a report of a single vehicle accident on Russell Street near the Mexican restaurant. Dunlap Police had arrived on the scene and confirmed an accident with entrapment. The vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree on the right front with the …
Area Students Attend Washington DC as Youth Tour Delegates
Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
TDOT Traffic Alert for Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. The work will be performed from Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM each night. Single-lane closures will be set up, leaving one …
South Pittsburg Man Facing Multiple Serious Charges
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
Arrest Report for Marion County for July 8, 2026
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
Road Closure in Marion County
The Marion County sheriff’s office has announced a road closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that starting Thursday July 9th that State Route 27 / R A Griffith Highway in Jasper will be closed for through traffic between Stoker Road and the East Valley Road intersection for a culvert replacement. TDOT expects …
