Erlanger Health System presents “Save the Brain” at the Tri-County Community College in Murphy, NC on Oct. 2, providing educational and lifesaving information on the fifth leading cause of death and the leading preventable cause of disability, stroke.  During the free event attendees will hear from Erlanger Neurologist Dr. Thomas Devlin, director of the National Stroke ... (click for more)

The breast and gynecological cancer support group, offered through CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Institute’s Center for Cancer Support, is moving its weekly meeting location to the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.  This support group meeting will be held every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2.  Debrah Hagen, LCSW, ... (click for more)

The City Council, which is considering possible curbs on steep slope and flood plain development, heard a presentation on the topic from the Regional Planning Agency staff on Tuesday. Councilman Darrin Ledford said a public hearing will come next. He said the council hears frequent criticism of development on steep hillsides and lowlands, "and I expect a great turnout for the ... (click for more)

Criminal Court Judge Don Poole has denied a new trial for a man convicted of a 2010 murder. Unjolee Moore, at a recent hearing, claimed that he made a confession after being beaten by a detective and held for over 13 hours while handcuffed behind his back. He a lso said he had ineffective assistance of counsel. His current lawyer, Daniel Murphy, said he was able to obtain ... (click for more)