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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Area Independence Day Celebrations
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
Tennessee Highway Patrol is Competing to be Named America’s Best-Looking Cruiser
For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 12th Annual America’s Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos in front of the one-of-a-kind Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. The photo features two of the newest cruisers in THP’s fleet, a 2024 Chevy Silverado …
Area County Unemployment Rates for May 2025
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has announced that every Tennessee county recorded an unemployment rate of 5% or less in May. Ninety-four of the state’s 95 counties had unemployment rates below 5%, and one county — Hardeman County in southwestern Tennessee — had a rate of 5%. Unemployment rates decreased from …
Public Input Request on Possible I-24/I-59 Widening Project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will hold two public meetings to discuss the proposed Interstate 24 project. The meetings will allow residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The proposal is to widen a 10-mile section of Interstate 24 from the interchange with Interstate 59 eastward to the junction with US-27 …
2025 Operation Dry Water Set for July 4th Holiday Period in Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA …
Give the Gift of Life – and Get Rewarded
Join us for a Community Blood Drive on Friday, July 11, at SVEC! This event is open to the public. Each donor will receive a $20 eGift card as a thank you. You can schedule your donation appointment online at bloodassurance.org/sve11. Friday, July 11, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SVEC – 512 S Cedar …
No Charges Against Driver after Pedestrian Killed June 24
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a driver will not be charged after a woman was killed while walking on Highway 28 in Marion County on Tuesday, June 24. It happened around 9:00 pm near Morrison Spring Road. The THP’s preliminary report says a 51-year-old man who was driving north in a 2002 Ford F-350 truck …
Nails in Roadways Leads to Arrest of Marion County Man
Jesse Wade Hargis of South Pittsburg is charged with intentionally placing nails on several roads. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force after numerous reports of nails found on roadways. Surveillance tracked Hargis to stores in Hamilton County, where he was seen buying pounds …
Marion County Officials Attend Election Law Seminar
Nearly 300 election officials from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on Monday, June 23, for the annual Election Law Seminar hosted by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections. This crucial training event comes as Tennessee celebrates being ranked #1 in the nation for election integrity for the fourth consecutive year by The …
MobileMOC the Free Mobile Health Clinic is Coming Our Way
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …
