TUESDAY: 5 stories to watch in Arizona 1/8/13
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Posted: 01/07/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Tuesday, January 8.
TUCSON SHOOTINGS ANNIVERSARY
Tuesday is the second anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson that left six dead and Representative Gabrielle Giffords with a bullet to the brain. Bells will ring in Tucson at 10:10 a.m. to mark the moment.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
After four days off, testimony resumes in the trial of Jodi Arias, accused of murdering her former boyfriend. The expected witness lineup includes an investigator, a medical examiner, and a forensic firearms expert. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
FORMER SUNFLOWER CEO SENTENCING
Michael Gilliland, the former CEO of Sunflower Market arrested following a prostitution sting, is scheduled to be sentenced. He pleaded guilty to attempt to commit pandering. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
DEPUTY COLEMAN VIGIL
The community and fellow deputies will gather for a candlelight vigil to remember fallen Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy William Coleman, shot and killed by a burglary suspect in Anthem a year ago. 7 p.m., Anthem Way west of Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem.
MESA TREE BURN DEMO
To encourage those who are still holding onto their Christmas trees, the Mesa Fire Department will burn a dried tree to demonstrate the dangers. 2 p.m., Public Safety Training Facility, Mesa.
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