🌱 Meth Trafficking Indictment + Drug Take Back Event On Saturday

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Chattanooga Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with sunshine. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Ten Chattanooga residents have been indicted in a meth trafficking case. The 10 suspects have been accused of distributing drugs containing fentanyl and meth since November. Click the link for the full list of names provided through a joint task force. (WDEF News 12)
2. Tennessee American Water and the Hamilton County Coalition are hosting a Drug Take Back event on Apr. 30. Residents can drop off drugs from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. The program is focused on removing illegal drugs from Chattanooga streets while properly disposing of the dangerous chemicals. Drop-offs will be anonymous. (WTVC)
3. An agreement has been reached with Rise Partners to revitalize the Hixson industrial site. The location once employed over 5,000 workers in the Chattanooga area. The new project reportedly has the potential to create 600 new jobs for the region, according to a spokesperson for the city. (MyFox Chattanooga)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Book Chatt Connection At The Chattanooga Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Fire Department wishes Liam a very happy third birthday. Click to see the adorable photos. (Facebook)
• This week is National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year's theme is Rights, Access, Equity, for all Victims. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium will be offering face painting during its 30th Anniversary. Click here to learn more and plan your visit. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.