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Health Dept. denies publishing patient names

CHATTANOOGA (Hamilton County Health Department) - The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified by community members that false health information is currently circulating online. We want to emphasize that the Hamilton County Health Department operates under HIPAA regulations and…

Two powerful drugs now adding to US overdose crisis

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Emerging reports show that two little-known drugs are making lethal new contributions to America’s drug overdose crisis. Officials say the two drugs are being seen more often by medical examiners…

Georgia speaker pitches new mental health reforms

BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - House Speaker David Ralston introduced his legislation this year that he calls an overhaul of Georgia's mental health care delivery system. House Bill 1013 would reform the experiences in the workplace, clinics and for first…

96 year old driver killed in crash

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 96 year old driver was killed in a crash Tuesday on Rossville Boulevard.   Traffic investigators say the man was making a left hand turn an pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle near I…

Student stabbed in fight at East Hamilton High

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A student suffered multiple stab wounds during a fight at East Hamilton High School on Wednesday morning. Officials say two female ninth graders got into the fight in the cafeteria around 10:30 AM. They say one of…

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