🌱 Building Wall Collapses On Main Street + Cop Caught Asleep On Duty

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Snow showers; breezy, cooler. High: 44 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Three people managed to escape a wall collapse in Chattanooga on Thursday. At around 11:35 a.m., dangerous storms brought strong winds to the area. Eventually, the force led the third-floor wall of a West Main Street building to collapse. One car was destroyed in the collapse, while another two were damaged. Three people in one of the vehicles that was hit by the debris were unharmed, even though the car itself was virtually destroyed. (WTVC)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting an internal investigation after one of its sergeants was videotaped while sleeping on the job. The sergeant was caught resting in his patrol car on duty, and the video soon got the attention of local officials. The officer has been identified as Sergeant Jonathan Brock. There is no word about how long the investigation will take, or even how it will proceed. (WTVC)
3. On Jan. 26, the Chattanooga Public Library will be hosting a very special preview night for members of the local Jewish community. The Americans and the Holocaust Exhibition will be presented to guests, starting at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature cocktails, food, and remarks from several special guest speakers. This will be an exclusive first look at the exhibit. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Aloha Chattanooga Showdown at Chattanooga Convention Center (8:00 AM)
• Happy Hour at Moxy Chattanooga (1:00 PM)
• Black Light Pickleball: Family Night at Frances B. Wyatt Community Center (5:30 PM)
• Jeff Leason at The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to know what events the Chattanooga Chamber has coming up? Check out the calendar and find out! (The Chattanoogan)
• There are tons of ways to celebrate MLK Day in Chattanooga. This list is a great way to get started! (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Who else is a Jane Austen Fan? 'Pride and Prejudice' will be playing at The Chattanooga Theatre Center starting Jan. 27! (WTVC)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.