🌱 Patrol Car Crash + Scenic City Luncheon + Volkswagen Hiring

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 86 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A Hamilton County Deputy was involved in a patrol car crash yesterday afternoon. Both lanes of Dayton Pike were closed to clear the vehicle. The crash is still being investigated, and there is no news on injuries as of Wednesday evening. (WDEF News 12)
2. News anchor Latrice Currie is set to speak at the Scenic City Women's Network May Luncheon on May 26th. Registration is open until May 24 and costs $25. Visit the link to learn more about Currie and her career. (The Chattanoogan)
3. There is a Volkswagen job fair at the Chattanooga Volkswagen Plant this Saturday. The aim is to hire 1,000 new production workers for the assembly plant, which currently employs over 4,000. Click the link for more details about production positions and salaries. (WMOT)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Women in Finance Affinity Group - Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute (5:00 PM)
• Free Family Fun Night - Creative Discovery Museum (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Shakespeare in the Park is set for this upcoming weekend at Greenway Farms in nearby Hixson. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. while the Sunday show is at 2:30 p.m., and admission is free! (Chattanooga Pulse)
• If you're looking to buy a home in the area, there are some new listings to check out. There are even open houses to walk through these beautiful homes. (Chattanooga Patch)
• 12 student winners from Hamilton County schools were recognized for their work in the EPB ArtSpark Goes To School Challenge. Their pieces will be displayed at the corner of Market Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. (The Chattanoogan)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.