Erlanger Health System has achieved certification from DNV-GL for total hip and knee replacement, as well as pioneered the first total ankle replacement certification. Officials said, "These certifications are based on the guidelines of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and recognize program excellence in patient care and outcomes. "Prior to Erlanger’s certification, ... (click for more)

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at the following locations in December: • Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Worlds Church of the Living God, 2110 Glass St., Chattanooga, Tn. 37403; • Saturday, Dec.14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Reach One Teach One, 4628 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, Tn. 37416; and • Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. ... (click for more)

A man, 36, was shot on Shawnee Trail Thursday night. At approximately 9:32 p.m., Chattanooga Police were called to a local hospital after a person arrived with injuries from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, police spoke with the person suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound who arrived at hospital via personal vehicle. The victim said he was involved in a ... (click for more)

An inner city youth who once had a $22 per hour job with the Gestamp automotive supply firm is now headed to federal prison. Shimel Clifton Knowell, 20, was sentenced by Judge Travis McDonough to serve two years. He earlier had a term of 13 months and one day after a guilty plea to gun possession while under the influence of drugs. However, he was given the higher sentence ... (click for more)

It has never been more clear that our elections are in danger. We know that Russia hacked American state boards of elections and voting machine companies in 2016. What’s more, Moscow is already gearing up to do it again in future elections. Enough is enough. Our current system isn’t equipped to handle the growing level of interference. In many cases, states have no way of verifying ... (click for more)

It’s about 90 miles from Chattanooga to Bell Buckle, Tn. Get on I-24 and go west, as you would towards Nashville, and you’ll see the sign. In mid-October about six dozen competitors turned off at the Bell Buckle exit to find their way to Gary Cantrell’s house. It is there that the Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra is held every fall under the watchful eye of ‘Big’ himself, who is better ... (click for more)