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Hi Chattanooga! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lee Highway furniture store is coping after repeated burglaries
  • How a former bus station is reshaping mental health care in Chattanooga
  • How a late-night search near Hixson YMCA saved one tiny kitten

Also on today's calendar: Magnolia Fest and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, JERRY D.!

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UPDATE: 1 suspect arrested, 1 on the run after Chattanooga furniture store burglary (local3news.com) — A Chattanooga furniture store owner on Lee Highway is reeling after repeated burglaries, as police arrest one suspect and continue searching for another tied to more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise. The case remains under investigation, and Chattanooga residents are urged to contact city police with any helpful information to support this long-standing local business.
   

2. Former bus station by Chattanooga Airport becomes McNabb Center for trauma, healing (newschannel9.com) — A former Greyhound station near Chattanooga Airport has reopened as a McNabb Center hub offering peer support and a new Jail to Work reentry program for justice-involved men in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the trauma-informed facility will expand mental health services, housing support, and job-readiness help for Chattanooga residents referred through the court system.
   

3. A tiny kitten was buried under rocks. He never stopped crying. (lovemeow.com) — A Chattanooga cat rescue volunteer followed faint cries near the Hixson YMCA and discovered a tiny kitten trapped under heavy rocks in a drainpipe. After a careful nighttime rescue, Rocky is now thriving in local foster care, learning tricks, bonding with a heartbeat toy, and will soon be ready for adoption by a Chattanooga-area family.
   

4. Ooltewah Dominates Central For First win Of Season (chattanoogan.com) — Ooltewah High bounced back from a close loss to Chattanooga Christian by routing Central 46–0 behind a perfect passing night from sophomore quarterback Rhylo Hinton. The Owls and Purple Pounders now turn to next Friday's games against Rhea County and East Hamilton, matchups many Chattanooga-area fans can attend or follow.
   

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  • When Do Clocks Fall Back An Hour in 2026?
    Source: Eagle 106.3 https://share.newsbreak.com/jfkhmi59 (Nextdoor Hickory Creek)
  • Looking for a handyman to do a couple jobs around my house.
    Examples replacing two bedroom doors. My ceiling has a patch needing fix. Some painting. Please let me know if you know someone reliable. Thanks. (Nextdoor Audubon)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Infant Teacher in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialty Beauty Advisor - Lancome in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chattanooga here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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