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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Wanted Man Arrested Saturday by Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested Billy Dewayne Massengale on Saturday evening after a previous request for the public’s help. They had open warrants for Massengale, who is also wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The sheriff’s office said investigators wanted to speak to Massengale after …
Strong Storms Power Through the Area
Intense storms pounded the area from late Friday night through Saturday evening. Heavy rainfall was felt throughout the region. Flash flooding occurred, and strong winds caused damage. The National Weather Service confirmed that straight-line winds were measured at 90mph in the Grundy County town of Palmer. The Palmer Fire Department thanked the fire departments that …
Chattanooga’s Walnut St. Bridge will be Closed for over One Year
The Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga will close on Monday for 18 months of renovations to improve safety and preserve its historic appeal. The project will upgrade the main water line, install LED lighting, replace decaying decking, and enhance the electrical system on the pedestrian bridge with new cables. The bridge is scheduled to reopen …
Prentice Cooper State Forest Closed Due to Wildfire
Prentice Cooper State Forest will be closed on Friday, March 14, due to the ongoing wildfires. Tennessee Forestry has suspended all burn permits through Monday. Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department first responded to the fire in the Grandview Church of God area at 7:18 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the state’s fire map website, the fire has …
Operation Impact on I-24 Runs All Day Friday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced a special operation on Friday targeting all of Interstate 24 in the state. Operation Impact I-24 launches at 12 a.m. Friday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Friday to reduce traffic deaths. Other agencies will join THP to target enforcement on I-24 from the Kentucky state line to the Georgia …
SVEC/TVA Power Outage Delayed Due to Predicted Weather
Due to predicted weather, on Saturday, March 15, TVA is postponing performing maintenance on its transmission line to the SVEC Brush Creek substation. The outage will now take place on Saturday, March 22, from approximately 12:30 AM to 4:30 AM, weather permitting. They anticipate this will cause an outage that will impact most of Sequatchie County and parts …
Fire Burns Several Acres in Prentice Cooper State Forest on Wednesday
At 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Grandview Church of God. The fire was located halfway up the mountain in Prentice Cooper State Forest. TN Forestry arrived on the scene, took command, and released MCVFD from the area. According to the state forest fire map, the fire …
Brush Fire Burns 5 Acres on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a wildfire at 8250 Hwy 156. Upon arrival, firefighters found a significant fire threatening two structures. Sequatchie and Jasper Highlands fire departments reported to the scene for mutual aid, and TN Forestry bulldozers cut a larger firebreak to contain the fire. After an intense fight to protect …
Scam Warning Issued by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division is sounding the alarm on a rising threat: a new “SMISHING” scam targeting iPhone and Android users. These scams, which have surged in our area over the past few months, involve fraudulent text messages designed to steal your personal and sensitive information, including passcodes and credit card details. …
Homicide Suspect Wanted by Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Billy Dewayne Massengale from Mullins Cove Road in Whitwell, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Massengale is also wanted for aggravated assault and false imprisonment. He was last seen at Prentice Cooper State Forest, the same …
