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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Marion County School System Delays Ballgame Ticket Price Increases
The Marion County School Board has opted to postpone its decision regarding proposed increases to high school sports ticket prices following considerable feedback from parents and community members in response to a Facebook announcement. The post disclosed that varsity football tickets were set to be priced at $10 for both adults and students, encompassing kindergarten …
More Opportunities for Students in the Marion County School System
This week, Marion County School District representatives had the pleasure of touring the Leidos Advanced Training Complex and see the machines Drake State in Huntsville, Al will be donating for future student use. “As a rural school district, we’re always needing resource, partners, and different things of that nature. And I think we’ve just established …
Ticket Price Increase for Sports Events on the School Board Agenda Tuesday
A proposal to raise ticket prices for Marion County high school sports prompted widespread concern over the weekend. However, the school system has clarified that students will still be able to attend varsity football games at a reduced rate. The confusion started after Whitwell High School posted new athletic admission prices, indicating that both adults …
Tennessee Waters Fire Department Grant Applications Open for Area Departments
Attention area fire departments in the Tennessee American Water service territories. The company has announced the opening of its 2026 Firefighting Support Grant Program, providing funding for equipment or training needs for eligible professional and volunteer fire departments located within Tennessee American Water’s service territories. Applicants can apply directly on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com, under the …
Tennessee Department of Health Urges Protection Against Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennesseans to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. For most people a tick or mosquito bite will only cause local skin irritation or possibly mild, flu-like symptoms, but some people can have a serious illness with major consequences like severe pain, long-term or permanent …
Arrest Report for Marion County, TN as of July 26, 2026
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/26/2026. 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 page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence …
It’s Official! Hickman Inducted into Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame
On Saturday night in Franklin, TN, Travis Hickman, owner of WEPG and WSDQ became a certified member of Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. Longtime WRCB-TV host and former WEPG DJ David Carroll introduced Hickman. Back in May of this year, Travis received the surprise announcement during WEPG’s longtime “Swap & Shop” program when Tennessee Radio Hall of …
Alabama Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child
A man from Alabama wanted in connection with child sexual abuse charges was apprehended on Friday after East Ridge detectives located him inside a pickup truck at a hotel on Ringgold Road. Charles Wayne Hice, age 66, was sought by the DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office pursuant to warrants for the alleged sexual abuse of …
Local Road Construction
MARION COUNTY I-24 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 Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single-lane closures will be set up, leaving one lane open to …
Tracy City Man Injured and Missouri Man Dies in Boating Crash
A Tracy City resident sustained significant injuries in a fatal accident involving two personal watercrafts on a Tennessee lake Tuesday evening. The collision occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. near the Tims Ford Bass Club boat ramp. According to a statement from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), 41-year-old John H. Prater of Tracy City was …
