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Bible Teacher Accused of Rape + Student Arrested For Firearm

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Happy Wednesday, people of Chattanooga! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's going on in Chattanooga today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 81 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Chattanooga:

  1. A Tennessee middle school teacher has been accused of kidnapping and rape. KaDarius Scott, 23, was suspended from his roles as Bible history teacher, head baseball coach, and cross-country coach. He is due in court on Wednesday. (WRCB-TV)
  2. A student with a loaded handgun was arrested at East Ridge High School on Monday afternoon. The student was charged with possession of a firearm on school property and contraband in a penal institution. (The Chattanoogan)
  3. A man was attacked by a gang near the riverfront and Chattanooga police are seeking the public's help to identify the assailants. (The Chattanoogan)
  4. Chattanooga Police confirm that Tennessee House candidate, DeAngelo Jelks, is listed as a suspect in a rape report. (WTVC)
  5. A federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be used to help develop solutions to limited food access along Rossville Blvd. (WRCB-TV)

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