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Jadarius Knox (hcsheriff.gov) Jadarius Knox (hcsheriff.gov) Photo by Contributed Photo /Times Free Press. Arrest made, suspect identified, charged in fatal shooting CHATTANOOGA — The suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting in the 7800 block of Basswood Drive has been identified as 23-year-old Jadarius Knox, according to Chattanooga police. The shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Chattanooga police responding to the scene found 21-year-old Aaron Biddle had succumbed to his injuries. Investigators determined a struggle had taken place before the shooting, police said. Knox was arrested at the scene Saturday. Knox has been charged with criminal homicide.   Pedestrian killed Saturday night A pedestrian was killed Saturday night on Hixson Pike while attempting to cross the road. Chattanooga police said in a statement issued Sunday that the pedestrian, who was not named pending notification of family, was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling north in the … [Read more...] about Regional News Roundup: Arrest made, suspect identified, charged in fatal shooting

Parkridge welcomes new pulmonologist Dr. Susan Taylor, a board-certified pulmonologist, is not seeing patients at Parkridge Medical Group-Diagnostic Center, 2205 McCallie Ave. She will treat a broad range of conditions, including asthma, cardiopulmonary disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and pulmonary hypertension. Metabolic and bariatric seminar offered The Erlanger Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center will offer a seminar Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The care team will provide information on the disease of obesity, explain surgical and nonsurgical options and describe what to expect during the weight loss journey. For more information, contact the center at 423-778-2906 or visit www.erlanger.org/classes.   Memorial wins advertising award CHI Memorial's cardiac and oncology television commercial series won the Silver Award at the 35th annual Healthcare Advertising Awards. This program is the oldest, largest and most widely respected health care advertising awards … [Read more...] about Local Health News: Parkridge welcomes new pulmonologist; Memorial wins award

Three die in Alabama house fire SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A house fire claimed the life of three people in Scottsboro, Ala., late last week, according to the Scottsboro Fire Department. Paula Smith, 70, of Scottsboro; Brian Smith, 41, of Section; and Jennifer Chapman, 43, of Scottsboro, were found in the lower level of a four-unit apartment building in the 200 block of Meadow Street, the news release said. Four other residents were in adjoining units at the time of the fire and were able to escape without serious injury. The 911 call came at 10:38 p.m. on Thursday, and firefighters found heavy smoke and fire showing from the apartment, as well as its roof. No working fire alarms were found in the apartment, but the preliminary investigation suggests the cause of the fire was accidental. According to the Alabama State Fire Marshal's website, this marks the 18th, 19th, and 20th fire- related deaths in Alabama since the beginning of the year. Alabama consistently ranks among the highest … [Read more...] about Regional News Roundup: Three die in Alabama house fire