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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BTC Plans Outage
For our listeners and customers of Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative and BTC Fiber, network upgrades will be performed on Tuesday (07/08), Wednesday (07/09), and Thursday (07/10), beginning at 11:59 p.m. CST. During this time, you may experience temporary disruptions to your services. These upgrades will conclude at approximately 4:00 a.m. CST each morning. If you continue …
Drug Bust in Scottsboro
Three people are facing felony charges after Scottsboro police said a traffic stop over the weekend led to a drug bust. It happened on Saturday in the 10000 block of Veterans Drive. Scottsboro Police say they found more than 100 grams of methamphetamine and several items of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle during a search. …
Special Art Donated to Marion County
The Judge David Campbell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter Regent, Samantha Green, was proud to present the chapter’s donation of a framed, signed, and numbered reproduction of “Patriot’s Farewell” to Marion County Mayor David Jackson for display in the Marion County Courthouse. The framed artwork is captioned “Presented to the people …
Special Meeting at Orme City Hall
A special meeting has been called for the City of Orme. On July 10, at 6 pm, Orme City officials will meet over concerns about Orme Mtn. Road. Some county commissioners plan to attend the meeting as well. Everyone is invited to come and voice their concerns about the danger of the road. Orme city …
Independence Day Fire in Dunlap
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 11:18 PM to a residence just off Barker Road. Neighbors woke the occupants to tell them their detached garage was on fire. Dunlap Fire Department requested a mutual aid tanker from Southend VFD. The garage was a total loss, and …
Homicide Investigation Underway; Man is Shot and Killed after Fireworks Display in Nearby Winchester
A tragedy occurred after a fireworks display on Friday in nearby Franklin County. Officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to a medical emergency for a subject who had fallen at Twins Creek Marina Drive near Riverwatch Way at Tims Ford Lake. Officers assisted during the incident, and at the time, it was believed that …
Look before You Lock; Save a Child’s Life
As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …
Important Information from the Dunlap Police Department
Dunlap Police reminds the public that any person who operates a vehicle in a manner that is willfully or deliberately dangerous or displays a blatant disregard for the safety of others or their property is guilty of reckless driving. Rumors are floating around that the mayor has stated that he would fire any officer who …
The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3 Lainey Wilson Giveaway
The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3 will be giving away an official Lainey Wilson cowgirl hat, brand new in the box, never worn, and a personally signed framed CD from Lainey. All you have to do is register, wait until Monday, and listen to Swap and Shop to see if your name is drawn. …
Nearly 300 Animals Rescued from Hoarding Situation in Trenton
Dade County officials rescued more than 260 animals from a large hoarding situation in Trenton on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The rescue started around noon and went into the early hours of Wednesday. Crews worked until 2 a.m. to remove animals from what authorities described as “deplorable conditions.” Unfortunately, several dead animals were also found …
