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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Child Dies from Injuries Received in Mother’s Day Crash
East Ridge Police confirm a 22-month-old boy who was involved in the crash on I-75 on Mother’s Day has passed away. Sawyer Gene Smith was the son of Lane and Baleigh Smith of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Lane died after the deadly crash on Mother’s Day on I-75 in East Ridge. Brynlee, the Smiths’ daughter, was airlifted to Vanderbilt …
THP Adds Mustangs to Fleet
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has added new Mustang patrol cars to the fleet. It’s designed to help troopers stop reckless driving, enforce speed limits, and respond when lives are at risk. You may see them patrolling interstates and highways as the state rolls them out across Tennessee. THP is always working to make our highways …
Maintenance Work Prompts Lane Closure on Interstate 24 in Grundy County
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy County should be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will impact traffic. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time each day, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the right lane on I-24 East from mile marker …
No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers
Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling on Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected …
Over 3,000 Customers Lost Power on Monday Morning in Marion County
A portion of Marion County lost electric power early Monday morning. Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative crews responded to the Jasper Substation to identify and resolve the problem. At one point during the outage, 3,062 customers were without power, meaning 18.15% of Marion County. The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative announced at 8 AM that the issue had been …
Tennessee’s State Unemployment Drops in April
Tennessee’s unemployment rate declined for the second month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in April, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month. One year ago, the rate was 3.2%. Tennessee’s rate remains well …
THP Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Marion County in June
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County in June. The first is scheduled for June 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM at the intersection of State Route 283 and SR 27, near the traffic light. The second event is scheduled for June 20 at Tanner Trail on Highway 27, starting at 9 …
Law Enforcement Conducts Hands Across the Border on Friday
Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
Arrest Made After Vandalism Occurs at Gruetli-Laager Ball Park
On May 13, significant damage was reported at the Gruetli-Laager Ball Park in Grundy County. A truck was spotted on video doing extensive vandalism to the playing fields. Upon notification, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office initiated an immediate investigation. As a result, Thomas Privett was identified as the suspect and taken into custody. The estimated …
Teenagers Rescued at Fall Creek Falls
On Thursday afternoon, just after 12, Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for a report of females in a raft below the swinging bridge, and one was injured. Park rangers and fire personnel arrived to find everyone out of the water. The teenagers had ridden an inflatable raft down …
