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🌱 Man Arrested For Killing Co-Worker + Women Build Breakfast

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 69.


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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

  1. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested and charged a man for killing his co-worker on Tuesday evening. Addison Foster, 26-years-old, allegedly shot and killed London Dews in the 1500 block of Hickory Valley Road. EMTs declared Dews dead at the scene and Foster has been charged with criminal homicide. (WTVC)
  2. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga will be hosting its Women Build Breakfast on May 21. The event is currently sold out and will benefit the organization's efforts to provide mortgages to families in need. The breakfast will be at Chattanoogan Hotel from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (WTVC)
  3. The Book & Cover is hosting the first annual Ink Drink - a book fair for Chattanooga readers. The event will be on May 7 from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. at its Hanover Street location. Participants will enjoy local food, drink, and creatives. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

  • Beer & Wrecker Board At The City Of Chattanooga (9:00 AM)
  • Scout Night At The Humane Educational Society (5:30 PM)
  • Cedar Hill Improvement League At City Of Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Several pets were rescued during a house fire on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the 3800 block of Memphis Drive. (Facebook)
  • The Tennessee Humane Animal League invites the community to the City of Red Bank Jubilee on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guests will be able to purchase crafts, meet local vendors, and browse the event's offerings. (Facebook)
  • The Tennessee Aquarium reminds the public that its IMAX 3D Theatre will be screening Marvel's Multiverse of Madness. Click for tickets. (Facebook)

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Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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