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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Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 75/24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on I-75 …
Blood Assurance Declares Emergency Need for Donors
Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with only a half-day’s supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to step up and donate immediately,” said Garry …
Gov. Lee wants Tennessee to Host Super Bowl in 2029
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has submitted a “letter of interest” expressing his desire to host the 2029 Super Bowl at the new Nissan Stadium in Nashville. According to Lee, the “world-class facility will make Tennessee the top destination for the nation’s biggest events—from the Super Bowl to the Final Four & beyond.” The new Nissan …
Dunlap Couple Facing Charges in Florida
A couple from Dunlap, Tennessee, was arrested on March 14 in Polk County, Florida, for vehicle theft and drug possession. Polk County deputies were conducting a traffic stop and discovered that the 2009 white Nissan Murano had been stolen. The occupants were identified as Aaron Waters and Brooke Leon. The Nissan had been reported stolen …
If Gov. Lee Signs Off Payday Loan Companies Could Charge 36 Percent Interest Rates
A bill allowing interest rates to increase to 36% at certain money-lending places is now headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. The bill would allow any amount of $100 or more to have an effective annual interest rate of 36%. The bill passed in the Senate along party lines, but in the House, a …
Bus Driver Age Will Not be Lowered in Tennessee
A proposal to lower the minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for school bus drivers in Tennessee has been rejected by the state’s General Assembly. Tennessee maintains some of the strictest age requirements for bus drivers in the country, with neighboring states like North Carolina and Georgia allowing individuals as young as 18 to …
Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and members of the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, have arrested a Whitwell man in connection to a homicide. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, special agents began investigating the death of Danny Durham …
Arrest Made After Benches Stolen from Dunlap Businesses
On the night of March 9, an unidentified person stole the front benches at Cates Street Pharmacy in Dunlap. The Dunlap Police Department requested the public’s help in identifying a person of interest, and they responded with valuable tips. On Monday, the Dunlap Police and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies took Billy Joe King into custody …
Cleanup in Grundy County Continues After Strong Storms
Clean-up operations are ongoing in Grundy County following the powerful storms that swept through the area over the weekend. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has completed a damage assessment, with 13 confirmed residential structures affected. Numerous other buildings, including outbuildings and carports, were damaged or destroyed. According to the National Weather Service, straight-line winds reaching …
Dollar General to Close Nearly 100 Locations
Dollar General has announced plans to close several locations in 2025 due to decreasing consumer confidence. According to the company’s fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2024 report, 96 Dollar General store locations will be closed “in the first quarter” of the current fiscal year. The report also indicated that Dollar General’s fourth-quarter operating profit decreased by …
