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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B.A.R.K. Program Offered by South Cumberland State Park
South Cumberland State Park is participating in the nationwide National Park Service initiative, encouraging responsible dog ownership in national and state parks, through the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. The program was first piloted in 2015 by the Olympic National Park. B.A.R.K. was officially launched as a program at Olympic the next year after the pilot program grew significantly …
Historic Incline to Reopen in July
The Incline Railway in Chattanooga has been closed since a wildfire caused damage to the rail in December. According to the National Park Service, the fire was caused by a rockslide. All of the cable, rail, and timber on the historic incline have been replaced. The Incline is scheduled to reopen on July 14.
Comptroller Completes Investigation at Jasper Middle School
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury investigated allegations of malfeasance related to Jasper Middle School. The investigation was limited to selected records for the period July 10, 2023, through November 18, 2024. The results of the investigation were communicated with the Office of the District Attorney General of the 12th Judicial District. BACKGROUND: …
Independence Day Celebration in Dunlap
Get ready for FREE fun on July 4, at the Dunlap Stage in Harris Park!! If you would like a reserved seat in front of the stage, make a $20 donation. Come to the Dunlap Municipal building to get your RESERVED SEAT. There will be only 100 reserved seats. Music Schedule: *10:30 am – 12:30 …
Two Local Areas Listed in Top 25 High Blood Pressure Counties
Nearly half of Americans live with high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, contributed to almost 700,000 deaths in 2021 and is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The Southeast has the highest rates of high blood pressure. Stacker has released a report on the top 25 counties in Tennessee with …
Big News for Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper
Parkridge Health System is thrilled to announce a $500,000 renovation of the Emergency Room at Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper. This significant investment will elevate the exceptional care we provide as a critical access point for emergency services for our neighbors in Marion, Sequatchie, and North Alabama. “This renovation will allow us to elevate the …
TVA will Perform Maintenance Weather Permitting at Brush Creek Substation
Weather permitting, TVA will perform maintenance on its transmission lines to the SVEC Brush Creek substation on Friday, June 13, from approximately 11:30 pm to 3:30 am on Saturday, June 14. This will result in an outage affecting the majority of Sequatchie County as well as parts of South Bledsoe, North Marion, South Van Buren, …
Get Ready for the “Big Boom” in Jasper
The River 104.9 is so excited to partner with BoomTown Saints, CDX Nashville’s 2025 “Group of the Year,” and the Town of Jasper for the Independence Day BIG BOOM! Save the date for July 5, 2025, beginning at 4 pm, with music starting at 5 pm and all the food, crafts, vendors, fireworks, and fun …
State Funded Teacher Bonus Not on Agenda as Grundy County School Board Approves More Spending
The Grundy County School Board held a special meeting on Monday to review two items in the proposed 2026 budget. These items included a $70,000 maintenance director position, currently filled by the Director of Schools, Dr. Clint Durley, and a $20,000 supplement for the board’s Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Jennifer Webb. A one-time $2,000 statewide …
Tennessee Officials Warning about “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Scam
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving text messages that claim to be from the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The scam messages claim that the recipient has outstanding traffic ticket fines and threaten to suspend their vehicle …
