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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Brush Fire Near I-24 on Monday
On Monday, August 26th, at 12:30 AM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire near I-24 Eastbound MM 164. Upon arrival, Firefighters found a small brush fire caused by an unsecured trailer being pulled on the interstate. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no civilians or firemen were injured.
Blood Assurance Needing Donations
With school underway and Labor Day travel picking up, blood donations often drop when they’re needed most. Now through September 3rd, donate with Blood Assurance and receive an eGift card plus our exclusive ‘Save 3 Lives’ tote! Every donation supports our local community—thank you for making a difference. The nearest Blood Assurance location is in …
Man Charged after Theft at the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department
At 3:30 a.m. Friday (August 23), a male subject came onto Haletown Volunteer Fire Department property and stole the light bar from their new brush truck in full view of security cameras. The subject was driving a 2006-2008 silver Honda Civic with a bungee cord holding the bumper down and a donut tire on the …
Stolen ATV Reported in Marion County
A report has been filed with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department about a stolen black 2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000 4dr with a purple roll cage lifted on 35” tires. It was taken near the waterfall in Coppinger Cove between 7 p.m. on Saturday, 8/24, and the following morning. It was broken down and left, …
Trespassing and Vandalism at Sequatchie County Soccer Fields
As a reminder, there is no trespassing at the soccer fields behind John Grizwald Ball Park in Dunlap. The school board owns this land, which the Sequatchie Youth Soccer Association leases. Trespassing signs were put up with the full support of the Director of Schools. The owner of a grey Razr with neon orange wheels/tires …
Missing Man Located in Sequatchie County
At 12:50 a.m. Saturday, the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad to a report of a missing person. The Rescue Squad, along with EMA and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, entered the woods at Blue Hole going up Cagle Mountain at approximately 1 a.m. A male, approximately 30 years of age, was reported missing by his mother, expecting …
Recap of High School Action on Friday, August 23
Oliver Springs defeated South Pittsburg 27-7 on Friday night. The Pirates will be at home this Friday as they host Franklin County. The Rebels are coming off a 49-0 loss to Coffee County. Marion County shutout East Ridge 40-0. The Warriors had 225 yards of offense and held the Pioneers to 74. Marion County is at home this …
Marion County High School Receives T-Mobile Grant
On Friday, Marion County High School was announced as one of 50 high schools nationwide to receive $5,000 each from T-Mobile. Earlier this month, T-Mobile announced a $2 million grand prize football field technology makeover called T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights, giving small-town high schools from across the country a chance to win big. In …
Dunlap Structure Fire on Saturday
At 7:52 AM Saturday, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a structure fire off Old Union Road. A resident smelled smoke and discovered a fire on the home’s back deck. The family evacuated the residence, and a male occupant used a water hose on the fire, which saved the home. Firefighters arrived and moved the …
Veterans Helping Veterans
The VA hospital in Murfreesboro has a large need for the following items for our VETERANS: Bottled water, men’s white T-shirts sizes M through XXL, men’s boxer shorts sizes M through XL, men’s white crew socks. Additionally, due to the influx of female veterans, these items are also needed: ladies’ underwear sizes M through XL, …
