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Chattanooga Today, April 12, 2013

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Channel: chattanooga times free press · 2013 · News & Politics

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Good morning Chattanooga.

Here's a quick look at today's top five stories.

First of all, the movie '42' opens today. The film was partially shot in Chattanooga and hundreds attended the VIP red carpet premiere downtown last night.
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Next up, residents at a public housing facility in Chattanooga say a full-time interpreter is needed for immigrants there who've had a difficult time adjusting to life in the United States.
Refugees from at least three countries have lived at Boynton Terrace since 2007, but residents say the refugees were simply brought here and dumped off.
They say the refugees have trouble communicating. There are apartment fires, friction among neighbors, public safety concerns and health problems. Residents say the refugees need to know not to use the bathroom in public places like the elevator.
In 2009 one refugee was raped by a neighbor and, without a translator, it took five days to arrest a suspect.
But without necessities like Social Security cards or a credit history, it's difficult for the refugees to get support.
And while the Chattanooga Housing Authority has a contracted interpreter, residents say it's not enough. In the meantime, they just have to figure out how to communicate.
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In crime news, two juveniles will be charged in a September arson fire at Loftis Middle School.
The two suspects face charges of aggravated burglary, arson, reckless endangerment and vandalism over $60,000.
Sheriff Jim Hammond is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. today to discuss the case. We'll have updates for you at Timesfreepress.com.
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And in sports news, UTC has announced the final three candidates for its athletic director position.
The shortlist includes two Tennessee natives, and a member of the New York Yankees' 1998 World Series championship team.
The finalists are former Middle Tennessee State athletic director Lee Fowler, UT senior associate athletic director David Blackburn and Mike Buddie, an associate AD at Wake Forest University. Buddie was drafted by the Yankees in 1992 and spent five seasons in the major leagues.
All three candidates will interview on campus next week.
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And Finally, the disabled have a new way to express themselves through painting, with the help of a laser pointer. Take a look:
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And weather will be cloudy today with a high temperature near 67 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 43.

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