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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Protest Sign Posted Above I-24 on Monday Morning
Drivers heading into Chattanooga on Monday morning encountered a sign displayed on the McBrien Road overpass. Protesters displayed letters spelling out “ICE WILL COME FOR US ALL” along with several American flags for traffic on Interstate 24 to see. The signs remained up for just a few hours before the group removed the letters by …
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5% last month and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate …
Able-Bodied Adults Reminded about SNAP Benefits Job Requirements
There are various resources available to help SNAP customers find employment and training opportunities. New guidelines impose time limits on benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents if they fail to meet work requirements. Jobs4TN.Gov, SNAP E&T from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and TNReconnect are some of the options available to support …
Whitwell Woman Arrested for Kidnapping
Whitwell Police Press Release:Â Incident: Kidnapping Incident Date: June 17, 2025 Incident time: 1200 hours Incident location: 1400 North Main Street On June 19, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, Whitwell Police responded to a call for service involving a missing juvenile. Police spoke with the reporting party, identified as Stacy Shyann Childress. Childress advised police …
Bonnaroo to Refund Tickets at 100 Percent and No Dates Released for 2026
After heavy rain and flooding shut down Manchester’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last weekend, organizers say they are now providing 100% refunds, rather than the previously offered 75%. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much,” say festival organizers in a Facebook post. “At this time, …
TWRA Withdraws License Fee Increase, Boat Registration Fees Will Increase
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee on June 18, 2025, to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from committee members to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided to …
After State Funded Teacher Bonus is Rejected Grundy County School Board Member Resigns
A member of the Grundy County Board of Education resigned on Wednesday in response to reactions over teacher bonuses. County Mayor Michael Brady announced that Dr. David Dickerson’s resignation is effective immediately. Dickerson’s resignation follows the school board’s decision to reject a state-funded $320,000 one-time bonus offer from the state of Tennessee for local school …
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Dates Set for July
The dates for Tennessee’s 2025 sales tax holiday have been announced. This year’s tax-free holiday will run from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. During that weekend, the following items will not have a sales tax: Clothing – General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such …
Construction Prompts Weekend Closure of Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement a full …
United States Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Transgender Law
The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti on Wednesday, which addressed Tennessee’s law restricting gender-transition surgeries for minors. The 6-3 decision from Chief Justice Roberts was announced Wednesday morning. Justice Sotomayor dissented, joined by Jackson. Justice Kagan also dissented. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld …
