🌱 NYC Nonstop Flight Status Update + Abortion Rights Rally

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Chattanooga Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Tennessee Department of Corrections is asking for the community's help in locating two women who absconded from the Chattanooga Release Center on Friday night. Katelyn Standifer, 26 years old, and Ashley Wardlaw, 36 years old, were to be scheduled for release in 2023. Anyone with information about the two individuals is asked to contact the Tennessee Department of Corrections or the Chattanooga Police Department. (WDEF News 12)
2. Chattanooga's Lovell Field Airport officials report that nonstop flights to New York City will return when business traffic returns. Many nonstop flights were cut during the COVID-19 pandemic but only New York City nonstop flights are yet to return. Currently, boardings are about at about 80 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Chattanooga Solidarity Coalition held a pro-choice rally in Miller Park on Saturday. The rally brought protestors together to demand a reversal of the Roe v. Wade overturn by the Supreme Court. The Chattanooga Solidarity Coalition is a grassroots organization based in Chattanooga that provides support to the unhoused community, including abortion funds. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Board of Sign Appeals At Development Resource Center (4:00 PM)
• Adaptive Cycling At Hubert Fry Center Tennessee River Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Public Library continues to remind library patrons that they can request the purchase of library materials. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• Are you looking for a way to give back to your community this summer? The Chattanooga Public Library is searching for volunteers. Visit the library website to learn more and apply. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• Donations to Chattanooga's McKamey Animal Center will be matched dollar for dollar until reaching the $40,000 goal. Click the link to donate today. (McKamey Animal Center)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.