Arrest for Homemade Explosive + Gang Break-Ins + Electrical Fire

Chattanooga TN

15 September, 2021

4:32 PM

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Good morning, people of Chattanooga! Kayla Harrison here with a fresh Chattanooga Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Chattanooga? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Light rain in the morning. High: 81 Low: 66. Here are the top stories today in Chattanooga: Chattanooga man, Curtis McClain, has been accused of throwing homemade explosive at someone's home. Police charged McClain with aggravated assault, arson, possession of explosive components, evading arrest, leaving the scene, and reckless driving. (WTVC)Gangs have been targeting unlocked vehicles on Lookout Mountain, and police are urging residents to lock their cars and take the keys with them. Police have increased efforts to stop the break-ins, however, they are looking for residents to do their part. (The Chattanoogan)An electrical fire displaced a family from their home in Chattanooga on Tuesday morning, though everyone made it out safely. (WTVC)The Times Free Press is hoping to turn to iPads to avoid cutting staff and reducing printed pages, and they will stop printing in 2022, except on Sundays. (WRCB-TV) The National Medal Of Honor Heritage Center hosted a historical presentation about the history of the prestigious military award featuring guest speaking Keith Hardison to celebrate "character-driven history." (The Chattanoogan) Today's Chattanooga Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Chattanooga: Beer & Wrecker Board (Virtual) Meeting (9:00 AM) #Adulting Stitches and sewing buttons (4:00 PM) Women in Finance Affinity Group - Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute (5:00 PM) Artist Talk: Jerome Meadows - Hunter Museum of American Art (6:00 PM) Ferger Place Historical Organization (7:00 PM) Steve Hofstetter - The Signal (8:00 PM) Soul Train Nights - City of Chattanooga (8:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Monsters on the Mountain - 3 Day Rock Festival - 10/15/21-10/17/21 (October 15) Add your event Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kayla Harrison