🌱 Signal Police Search For Missing Man + Shooting On Fisher Avenue

Hello, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community.

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Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 66 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Times Free Press is highlighting four of the most influential leaders from Chattanooga's sports community for Black History Month. The four leaders that were spotlighted were Henry Bowles, Carolyn Jackson, Jay Price, and Robert High. These icons in the community have cemented their legacy far past their athletic success in the molding of the generations moving forward. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. The Signal Mountain Police and Fire Department currently searching for a missing man in nearby Signal Mountain. Mike Casey, 68, was last seen at 7:15 p.m. wearing a navy winter coat and a knit cap reading "BUFFS." Casey suffers from dementia. If anyone has any information or locates Casey, please contact Signal Mountain Police or call 886-2123. (WTVC)
3. On Saturday afternoon, the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot by his ex-girlfriend on the 500 block of Fisher Avenue. Police located the man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police were told an altercation ensued between the former couple, which led to the shooting, and officials are currently working on gathering more information. (MyFox Chattanooga)

Today in and around Chattanooga:

• Student Intake, Virtual (10:00 AM)
• Texas Roadhouse Dine To Donate At Texas Roadhouse, Hixson (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that the Blue Heron Overlook at Ruby Falls has a color-blind viewfinder? Check out this amazing view! (Visit Chattanooga via Facebook)
• Join these wonderful women in the world of STEM. Chattanooga's Summit for Women and Girls in Technology is the perfect event for those interested in this field whether they're beginners or seasoned vets. (Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Police were able to locate missing runaway 13-year-old Terry Crowder on Saturday. Thank you all for your help throughout the process! (Chattanooga Police Department via Facebook)

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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.