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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Planned Power Outage for Bridgeport
North Alabama Electric Cooperative, along with TVA, will conduct a planned power outage (weather permitting) for members served by the Bridgeport, Alabama, substation. Crews will perform maintenance and upgrade equipment. The outage will begin on Thursday night at 10:00 PM and is expected to last approximately 4 hours. They apologize for any inconvenience. For questions …
Tennessee American Water’s 2024 Water Quality Reports Now Available Online
Tennessee American Water announces that its 2024 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com. Tennessee American Water consistently meets or exceeds water quality standards. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing conducted on water, list the levels of any substances …
American Red Cross Needing Blood Donors
The American Red Cross uses Trauma Awareness Month in May to prepare for emergencies before summer gets into full swing for area donors. The Red Cross is asking people to schedule their May donation appointment before year-end school ceremonies, sporting events, and celebrations fill their days, as patients will still need blood. Emergencies can happen …
Mother’s Day at State Parks
Select Tennessee State Parks have the perfect way to treat moms with meals, events, and gifts on Mother’s Day, May 11. Seven state park restaurants, including Fall Creek Falls, will offer special dining for the occasion, and many other parks will have events that day, although not all are tied specifically to Mother’s Day. The …
May Is National Bicycle Month
May marks National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the joys of cycling, promote its environmental benefits, and encourage more people to ride on two wheels. AAA – The Auto Club Group is using this as a reminder to emphasize the importance of safety for both cyclists and motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic …
South Pittsburg High School Wins State Award
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award recognizes the school for registering at least 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Achieving at least 85 percent voter registration clearly shows South Pittsburg High School’s commitment to being …
Toll Scam Warning
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says a fraudulent text message about unpaid tolls has been circulating recently. The department says this is a smishing scam, an SMS phishing attempt to steal your personal and financial information. To avoid falling victim to this scam, follow this checklist: Do not click the link. Do not …
Dade County Man Convicted of Child Molestation
A Dade County man has begun serving a prison sentence for child molestation after the victim gave ‘courageous testimony’ to a jury, which convicted him in a trial that prosecutors say revealed ‘a disturbing pattern of predatory conduct.’ According to a release from Lookout Mountain Judicial District Attorney Clayton Fuller, Jesse Miles Seals’ trial took …
Saturday was Election Day in Dunlap
Citizens of Dunlap selected Dwain Land as the city’s mayor on Saturday. Land received 588 votes. Dave Anderson finished second after receiving 224 votes. A total of 848 votes were cast, which is 27.23 percent of Dunlap’s registered voters. Jeff Harmon, seat C, and Judy Layne, seat D, were chosen as city commissioners.
It’s Arson Awareness Week
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is reminding residents of the importance of reporting fire incidents in light of Arson Awareness Week, which is going on now. The TBI has special agents who are specially trained fire investigators, and three canines, Diesel, Millie, and Honey, are trained to detect petroleum-based accelerants to start fires. These …
