🌱 East 3rd Street Shooting Investigation + Victim Support Group

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating an incident that left a man with a gunshot wound on East 3rd Street Saturday morning. Officers responded to the 1400 block of East 3rd Street to find the man attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle. The 65-year-old man was transported to a local hospital for treatment. (WTVC)
2. A support group focused on providing support to those who lost a loved one to homicide is launching in Hamilton County. Tennessee Voices for Victims was founded by Verna Wyatt after her sister-in-law was murdered. The support group reportedly hopes to fill a gap in services for victims' families in Tennessee. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Famed Comedian Lewis Black is coming to Chattanooga's Walker Theatre. The 73-year-old observation comic is traveling the country with his Off the Rails tour while pointing out society's idiosyncrasies. His show will be on Apr. 8 at 8:00 p.m. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Industrial Development Board Meeting At The City of Chattanooga (11:00 AM)
• Chattanooga Organized for Action At The City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center shares a heartwarming update about precious Xena. She has found her forever home. (Facebook)
• Looking to start April in a healthy way? The Hunter Museum of American Art is hosting an art-based yoga experience. Click for more details. (Facebook)
• Chattanooga Fire Department crews are returning home after fighting wildfires in Sevier County. Click for the full report. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.