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.
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Grave Marking Ceremony to Honor Union Soldiers
The Jasper History Museum reminds everyone to attend The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Missionary Ridge Camp 63, a solemn and respectful Grave Marking Ceremony honoring the life and service of Union soldiers Christopher C. Myers and Reuben Warren, this Saturday, May 3rd, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jasper, beginning at …
STAR ID Deadline Approaches
Remember that the STAR ID deadline is May 7, 2025. After this date, every air traveler will need a REAL ID-compliant license/ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for domestic air travel. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your STAR ID! You can still obtain them after May 7th at any Driver’s …
Information Requested on 2023 Unsolved Murder
Law enforcement continues to seek information about the unsolved murder of a 14-year-old girl and her unborn child in Monteagle, TN, on October 8th, 2023. An off-duty Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy made the discovery. He found a female body, later identified as 14-year-old Nahomi Hernandez, lying in the middle of the Mi Casa restaurant parking …
Two Chattanooga Road Construction Updates
As summer approaches, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) deadline to finish Phase 2 of the I-24/I-75 split project is approaching. TDOT said Tuesday that some of the project’s work will continue past the original projected completion date of summer 2025. TDOT started Phase 2 of the project in June 2023. Wright Brothers Construction Company of …
Vehicle Drivers Be Aware of Bicycle Race this Saturday
The Hincapie Gran Fondo bicycle race is returning Saturday, May 3, 2025. This will affect Signal Mountain Road, Suck Creek Mountain, Powell’s Crossroads, Griffith Highway, Jasper, Guild, Lookout Valley and other points. More than 1,000 bikes will be leaving downtown Chattanooga at 8:00 AM Eastern, then head for Suck Creek via Signal Mountain Road. There …
Local Teachers Earn Grants
SVEC is proud to collaborate with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support local educators through the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program! Recently, TVA and the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative officials presented checks to five outstanding teachers in our area to help fund innovative STEM projects in their classrooms. Congratulations to: Deanna Mitchell — Bledsoe …
Scottsboro Doctor Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Dr. Alan Wayne, a primary care physician in Scottsboro, could lose his license over allegations of sexual misconduct and mishandling prescriptions. The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accuses Dr. Wayne of making sexual advances toward his patients. His behavior allegedly dates back to 1999. The Board’s petition also accuses Wayne of demanding hugs from patients …
Armed Emotionally Disturbed Person in Custody after Incident in Altamont
On Tuesday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reported that multiple agencies responded to a call involving an emotionally disturbed person with a firearm on State Route 50 in Altamont near the city park. The subject was taken into custody without incident thanks to the swift coordination and professionalism. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is incredibly …
Former 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force Director Pleads Guilty to Charges
Cody Smith, the former director of 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force, pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of meth with intent to sell in Marion County. Investigators found that Smith misappropriated $7,246 from confidential and seized funds between 2017 and 2021. He obtained money for drug purchases without evidence, took cash from a …
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates for March
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties in Tennessee reported unemployment rates below 5% in March. Unemployment rates decreased from February to March in 70 counties, remained the same in 17 counties, and increased in eight counties. Williamson County reported the lowest rate for March …



