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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Pikeville Issued TDEC Violation over E. Coli in Wastewater
Following the detection of E. coli in Pikeville’s treated wastewater earlier this summer, the city has received an additional violation notice from the state authorities. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) now requires the city to install warning signs notifying the public of potential sewage presence in the Sequatchie River and to initiate …
Powerball Player in Dunlap Wins $50,000
The Tennessee Lottery is celebrating nearly 10 Powerball winners from the drawing last week. Six players won $50,000, and two more won $100,000 from last Wednesday night’s drawing. Five players matched four numbers plus the Powerball to win $50,000 and purchased tickets from these locations: Thorntons, 7102 Charlotte Pk. in Nashville, Publix 2315 E. Andrew …
Saturday Crash Injures Two in Dunlap
Saturday morning at 8:57, the Dunlap Fire and Police departments responded to a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 south of Rabbit Farm Road. The vehicle ran off the highway approximately 35 feet down an embankment below the road on its top. One person in the vehicle could self-extricate himself and crawled up the embankment to …
Stay Alert for Road Construction in the Area
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) TDOT Contractor westbound from LM 7.2 to LM 7.4:Â During daylight hours on 09/15/25 and 09/16/25, TDOT contractors will close the westbound lane and maintain a single flagging-controlled lane in both directions through the work zone. GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 from Montgomery Street to Des Church Road resurfacing:Â The contractor will close one lane …
High School Football Report for Games Played on September 5
Following a loss in its season opener, South Pittsburg adjusted during the week and won 40-6 over Sequatchie County on Friday in a game between state-ranked teams. After trailing early, South Pittsburg, ranked No. 2 in TSSAA Class 1A, scored on its first three drives and maintained control against Class 3A’s second-ranked Sequatchie County in …
Roadway Work on I-24 in Grundy County
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) maintenance crews will perform pipe repairs along I-24 East in Grundy County, resulting in temporary traffic impacts over two scheduled workdays. On Thursday, the shoulder between mile markers 120 and 129 was closed. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, rolling roadblocks and a shoulder closure will occur in the same area …
Broadcaster Larry Ward to Throw Out Final First Pitch at AT&T Field on Sunday
The Chattanooga Lookouts will mark the conclusion of an era on Sunday afternoon. Veteran broadcaster Larry Ward will deliver the final ceremonial first pitch at AT&T Field during the last regular-season game. Larry Ward has been a distinguished presence in Chattanooga sports media for many years. He has served as the voice of the Chattanooga …
Local Friday Night Football
South Pittsburg at Sequatchie County. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap. You can also hear both broadcasts at www.theriver1049.com. Marion County at Whitwell. Hear either team’s broadcast at www.theriver1049.com Other area games: Bledsoe County at Oneida Grundy County at Lookout Valley Madison County, AL, at …
South Pittsburg Woman Convicted of TennCare Fraud
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced the conviction of Brittany Hicks of South Pittsburg for one count of TennCare Fraud. She failed to disclose to TennCare that she was married and that her husband was gainfully employed. Had she properly reported this information, she would not have been eligible to receive benefits. Ms. Hicks’s …
Sale Creek Man Shoots Dog and Points Gun at Child
A Sale Creek man is facing animal cruelty and assault charges after shooting a dog and later aiming the gun at a child. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Lloyd Trail on Monday after receiving a call about a weapon disorder. Deputies learned that the suspect, Matthew Barlow, had left the scene in a …
