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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No Weather Radio Tuesday-Friday
Marion, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Grundy, and Hamilton counties will experience a weather radio outage for upgrades starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says this outage will begin on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and end Friday at about 3 p.m. so that it can carry out a required, scheduled update to its …
Memorial Day Ceremony Will Still Take Place in Jasper Despite Storm Damage
A powerful storm swept through the Sequatchie Valley late Sunday afternoon, damaging certain areas, including the Marion County Courthouse lawn in Jasper. County Mayor David Jackson said cleanup crews would work quickly, so the Memorial Day ceremony planned for Monday can still occur at 11 AM. A tree fell near the flags and memorial, but …
Roofing Tacks Found on Roadways in Marion County
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has informed drivers to stay alert due to several reports of roofing tacks found on various roads. According to a Facebook post by the Department, the distribution of the tacks is moving from the southern part of the county to the northern part. Anyone with information about the individual(s) responsible …
Your Blood is Needed
Blood Assurance has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors as the area enters one of the most dangerous times of year for trauma-related injuries, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This is when traumatic accidents, especially car crashes, spike, but donation rates drop. Right now, donations are falling as demand climbs. All locations will be …
Information on Tennessee’s Baby in the Back Program
Tennessee state leaders are urging parents and caregivers to utilize the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children during the summer months. These serve as a reminder for drivers to always check their vehicles before locking them on hot days. Passersby who see a tag …
DAR Recognizes Linda Hooper with Woman in American History Award
The Judge David Campbell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the Woman in American History award to Linda Hooper on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The emphasis of Women in American History is on the role of women, past and present, in American History. The women honored for this recognition have made a significant contribution …
Injured Hiker Recovered at Little Cedar Mountain
On Wednesday evening, around 7:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to the Little Cedar Mountain hiking trail for an injured hiker. After pinging the patient’s location, Haletown Fire and Rescue, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and Puckett EMS walked a mile and a half to the incident. After making arrangements with Marion County Rescue, the …
Lookouts and Erlanger Announce Erlanger Park
The Chattanooga Lookouts and Erlanger have announced today that the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. This long-term naming rights partnership expands upon the long-standing relationship between the Lookouts and Erlanger. “Erlanger’s partnership with the Chattanooga Lookouts reflects our shared commitment to community, tradition, and …
UPDATE! Missing Children from Bridgeport Located Safe
Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department reports that the middle schoolers have been found safe. Previous Story: Police in Bridgeport, Alabama, are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School on Wednesday morning. According to the Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department, the last time they were seen was at …
Chatt. State Receives Healthcare Education Grant
Chattanooga State is one of 20 state schools that have received a grant to support the growth of Tennessee’s rural health care workforce by increasing access to education and careers in healthcare. The $2 million Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant, provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, aims to develop or expand health care …
