WEDNESDAY: 4 stories to watch in Arizona
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Posted: 03/05/2013
PHOENIX - 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 Wednesday, March 6.
GIFFORDS ON GUN VIOLENCE
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and other survivors and victim family members from the Tucson shootings will hold a news conference, urging action on what they call "common sense solutions" to reduce gun violence. 10:30am, Tucson.
EDWARD SCHAD EXECUTION
Edward Schad, convicted in a 1978 murder in Yavapai County, is scheduled to be executed. 10am, Arizona State Prison Complex, Florence.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
Jodi Arias returns to the witness stand again, as her defense attorney continues redirect questioning. 1pm, Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT
A new project will bring hundreds of high-wage jobs and millions in capital investment to Chandler. Governor Jan Brewer will be among those at a news conference announcing the economic development. 12pm, City Council Chambers, Chandler.
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