🌱 Silverdale Detention Center Deaths Negligent? + EMS Member Honored

Hello all! I'm here with your Monday edition of the Chattanooga Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga families have claimed Silverdale Detention Center's medical negligence led to the deaths of detainees. The claims surround the deaths of Carol Rene White and DaQaurrius Brown. Medical records and autopsies confirmed the individuals did not receive daily medications. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. One of Chattanooga's largest employers – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee – has announced it plans to keep the majority of its staff working remotely. The employer started its work-from-home option at the beginning of the pandemic. A lot of local employers, such as Cigna, Freightwaves, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Unum, continue to allow employees to work remotely. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Hamilton County EMS' Charles "Scobey" Newman has served with the department for over 40 years. His service was honored on Sunday by the Chattanooga Elks Lodge in remembrance of Patriot Day. Despite his long history of service, he is not considering retirement yet. The lodge hosted and fed 65 first responders during the honor ceremony. (WDEF News 12)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Planning Commission At Hamilton County Courthouse (1:00 PM)
• Learn To Ride A Bicycle Class At Outdoor Chattanooga (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Public Library has created a program to allow children to reduce library fines. The program is titled Reading Down Fines and it will run now through Dec. 31. Click the link to learn more about the program. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• Artful Yoga returns to the Hunter Museum on Sunday, Sep. 25. The event is from 1:30-3:00 p.m. All yoga levels are welcome to attend. (Hunter Museum)
• One of Chattanooga's most beautiful locations is the Riverwalk. Click the link for a complete guide to accessing and exploring the Riverwalk. (Visit Chattanooga)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.