🌱 Gas Prices Hit A Record High + Police Chase Through Tunnel Blvd

Good morning, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Chattanooga Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very hot. High: 99 Low: 77.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Chattanooga gas prices have hit a new record. The average price of a gallon of fuel in Chattanooga is now averaging $4.55 — 15.8 cents higher than a week ago. Gas in Chattanooga is still lower than the national average of $5.01 per gallon. (Chattanooga Pulse)
2. A Chattanooga Police Department chase ended with several vehicles hit. The department engaged in the pursuit after a man failed to stop for an officer. The incident occurred Saturday night on Tunnel Boulevard and Germantown Road. David Keith Walker has been charged with numerous charges including four counts of parole violation, speeding, and vehicular assault. (News Channel 9)
3. A Chattanooga man has been indicted for the overdose death of a 46-year-old woman. Kenneth Hunter Rogers, 25, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and tampering with evidence. He was arrested on Friday by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Parks & Public Works Committee At The City Of Chattanooga (4:00 PM)
• Council Meeting At The City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Bay Pointe Manna Cove Homeowners At The City Of Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Juneteenth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be on Jun. 26 at the Avondale Community Center. Click to register. (Twitter)
• The Nightfall Concert Series is every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at 850 Market St. Click for the full schedule of performances. (Visit Chattanooga)
• Visit Chattanooga has the top five events to add to your calendar this weekend. Click for the full list that includes Picnic & Paddle and the Juba Dance Festival. (Visit Chattanooga)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.