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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It’s Football Time in the Valley
After jamborees wrapped up on Friday and Saturday, the regular season high school football kicks off this week. Join The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3, and our audio streams for live coverage all season long. We cover Marion County, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, and Sequatchie County. Bledsoe County Warriors Aug. 23, 2024 Fri Sequatchie Co. High …
Tuesday Injury Crash in Dunlap
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a 2-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 399 and SR 8/111. Firefighters used Jaws of Life to remove the driver’s side door and extricate one victim. Two victims were transported by Puckett EMS to an LZ and were flown to Erlanger …
Area State Road Construction Update for August 22
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
New S.R.O. Vehicles to Honor Sequatchie County’s Heritage
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has received three new S.R.O. vehicles, one for each of the three schools in our school system. The vehicles’ wrapping has been designed to honor the county’s rich Native American heritage. The county got its name from the Sequatchie Valley, which was named by the Cherokee tribes occupying this valley …
SVEC Celebrates 85 Years
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op recently celebrated its 85th Anniversary during their annual meeting. It was a true celebration of community, connection, and appreciation. The theme, “There wouldn’t be an us without a you,” resonated throughout the evening, reminding members about the heart of SVEC. The night was filled with fun and fellowship, from enjoying food, …
Job Fair in Kimball August 30
Join Blessed Incorporated and Spotlight Staff on August 30 from 9:00 AM until noon for the Marion County Job Fair. The event will be held at the pink cottage at 187 Main St. in Kimball. They have positions open in Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Jobs are available for welders, …
Tennessee’s 2024 Free Hunting Day Set for Saturday, Squirrel Season Opens
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides to increase interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions, and the day is an excellent opportunity for …
18 year-old Drowns in Grundy County on Sunday
On Sunday, August 18, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body …
Father and Son Rescued after Fall at Fall Creek Falls
Dunlap and Pikeville Fire Departments responded with their rope rescue teams to a mutual aid request from Piney Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday around noon. Two people fell off an embankment on the Paw Paw Trail at Fall Creek Falls. Piney responded with Fall Creek Falls Fire Department, Van Buren County EMS, and Fall Creek …
Haletown Fire Receives Grant
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded an SVECares Grant for $2,500. The funds from this grant have been used to purchase ten 50′ sections of 1.75″ attack fire line and a new wildland firefighting nozzle. This vital firefighting equipment will soon enter service to serve the community better.
