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.
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Deadline Approaches for TWRA Calendar Entries
The March 17 deadline for entry into the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2025-26 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The …
Tennessee Highway Patrol Checkpoints
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) plans to conduct “checkpoint enforcement ” throughout March to promote safe driving. Some will be driver’s license checkpoints, and others will be sobriety checkpoints. Marion County March 7, 2025 SR 156 at SR 134 (sobriety) Sequatchie County March 28, 2025 Stone Cave Road at Highway 28
Wind Advisory Through Wednesday Afternoon
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Strong gusts may bring down trees and power lines. Downed Power Lines: What to Do: Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid the area. Do not remove debris or touch anything in contact with the line, like vehicles or tree branches. Report …
SVEC Works Late after Power Goes Off in Grundy County following Vehicle Crash
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative and Grundy County emergency personnel responded to the scene of a vehicle crash in Gruetli-Laager near 10th Ave Sunday night around 10 p.m. The minivan driver lost control and ran off the roadway, striking a main three-phase pole. This caused a power outage for the area, which SVEC worked several hours …
New Bill Introduced in Tennessee to Help with Caregiver Shortage
A new bipartisan bill, introduced on February 28, addresses the issue of Tennessee families providing regular caregiving without income. In March 2024, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that one in four adults in Tennessee cares for a friend or family member. The coalition recently worked with lawmakers to introduce a new bill that mandates …
Jalapeño Truck Crashes in Dade County
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office reported that traffic on I-59 northbound near Trenton, Georgia, was reduced to one lane after an 18-wheeler carrying jalapeños overturned on Sunday afternoon at 4:15. Both lanes of traffic reopened shortly after 11 p.m. Dade County officials did not report serious injuries.
Dunlap Man is a Blue Angel
After months of intense training, the newest team members have earned their Blue Angels crest. Before earning their crest, new team members must train and become experts in all facets of Blue Angels squadron history, procedures, teamwork, and tradition. They are now forever part of the Blue Angels family. Congratulations to AT1 Jerry Fain from …
Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park Breaks Ground in Grundy County
The Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park groundbreaking was held Thursday in Grundy County. The organizers are so grateful to those who donated, volunteered, supported, inspired, and started the process many years ago so that the children of this county can enjoy this dream park. Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park, located at …
Dangerous Fire on Elder Mountain brought Under Control Saturday
On Saturday night, shortly after 8 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a mutual aid call on Elder Mountain. An uncontrolled wildfire was threatening three structures. Upon arrival, Haletown firefighters collaborated with Chattanooga Fire, which had successfully brought the fire under control. The Haletown team promptly began extinguishing the remaining hot spots.



