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Gulf Shores getting commercial air flights

GULF SHORES, Alabama (WDEF) - We may be able to fly into Gulf Shores instead of drive by the end of the summer.   The popular tourist destination on the Gulf Coast has major traffic issues.   So the community…

Community Kitchen names new CEO

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Community Kitchen has announced a new CEO.   Baron King will lead the organization on May 16.   He comes to Chattanooga after leading a nonprofit prison ministry in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania.   Chair Kent Davis…

Riverbend site map released

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Riverbend officials have released a site map for this year's festival.   It shows the festival on the Riverfront has a much smaller footprint than years past.   The music festival is limiting entrance to 15,000 this…

Motorcyclist killed in Brainerd Road wreck

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 40 year old man was killed in a crash Tuesday night on Brainerd Road.   It happened near the curve where Spring Creek Road intersects with Brainerd Road.   Traffic investigators say a motorcycle heading toward…

Suspect charged in North Germantown shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest a suspect in the North Germantown Road shooting two weeks ago.   On April 8, a 32 year old man was shot around noon on North Germantown Road.   He would later die from…

Erskine Oglesby placed on leave following arrest

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga official and former council member has been placed on leave following an arrest.   Erskine Oglesby was arrested on Tuesday on charges of taking items from a store without paying.   The city put him…

Chattanooga Airport, CARTA Buses Lift Mask Mandate

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Following a Florida federal judge's ruling to strike down mask mandates on public transport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport has announced that customers will no longer be required to wear masks. CHA's…

Deadly Bombings Rock Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanstan (AP) - An Afghan police spokesman says explosions targeting educational institutions in Kabul have killed at least six civilians and injured 11 others. (more…)

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