🌱 Hamilton Co. Trail Search + Heart Of Chattanooga 2022 Chair

Happy Friday, people of Chattanooga! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 37 Low: 23.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Teen runners were found after an hours-long search on a trail in Hamilton County on Wednesday. Hamilton County Emergency Services reported that rescue officials found the runners off of Sawyer Road, and there were no injuries. (WTVC)
2. Andrew and Ashley Ladebauche were each named chair of the 2022 Heart Of Chattanooga effort by the America Heart Association. The Ladebauches are focused on driving equitable health for every member of the community and raising funds to support the work of the organization through the Chattanooga Heart Ball. (The Chattanoogan)
3. Chattanooga Whiskey introduced the second release of their Islay Scotch Cask Finish. It will go on sale on Jan. 21, at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery before hitting a few markets. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• 55+ Friday Club - City of Collegedale Parks and Recreation (4:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• A man was accused of stealing a Chattanooga Public Works truck Sunday morning and was arrested. Police say he was saying things like, "When you get down there, can you re-route the plumbing for the mailboxes?" and other statements that didn't make sense. He was charged with burglary, vandalism, theft of a motor vehicle, DUI, and driving while suspended. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center shared an update on Beans, one of the dogs they were trying to find a home for. They found the perfect environment and home for Beans with Friends of Rescue in Huntsville, AL. He responded well to his new mom who has a lot of experience with owning and fostering the Aussie breed. (Facebook)
• The lineup is out for Riverbend 2022, which will be June 3-5 at Ross's Landing in downtown Chattanooga! Wristbands are on sale now online. (Instagram)

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— 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.