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Log on now to build and share your calendar. Mm ckkon Grocery Coupons, agotodnj.comcoupons "All I want from him is the truth when we get to court," Collier said. Coleman said she deals with the pain of Lakeisha's absence daily, along with her youngest child, Terry Coleman, and Lakeisha's younger brother, 4-year-old Daquan Malone. "We are trying to deal with it," she said. "It gets hard at times, especially this time of the year Terry Coleman breaks down and cries constantly, especially at the mention of Lakeisha's name.

"He notices she's not around and he just cries and cries," Coleman said. "I honestly breakdown sometimes, too." Malone sees a picture of Lakeisha hanging on Coleman's refrigerator sometimes. "He looks at the picture and then looks at me and says 'Why did the police kill my Coleman said. Not only has the event left the family shocked and saddened, it has also raised anxiety levels in the neighborhood. "We're all worried that it's going to happen Carneal said.

"We're just waiting to see who is going to be next." The incident highlighted the lack of side-' walks along Bradyville, an area of town where foot traffic is common. The city eventually requested state help because the road is a state roadway, and earlier this year the state announced that some paving and traffic signal improvements would Jikely be made, but no sidewalks. Killings buying a sports drink a half hour after the crash, with a police officer standing in the background. The ensuing months would bring in a new lead investigator; a special prosecutor; a multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit; MPD suspensions, reprimands and resignations involving two officers; and a stern internal letter from the city manager questioning who was in charge of the crime scene. In February, more than seven months after the crash, Killings would be indicted on charges of reckless homicide, filing a false report and tampering with evidence.

He resigned from the Sheriff's Office immediately following the indictment. His trial is set for October. The wrongful death suit is pending. 'We miss her' Meanwmie, a family tries to heal. "We miss her because it's summer time and the kids were playing with FORMATION CENTER CONTACTS SENIOR AMD ENTERPRISE Gary fnne.

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On Saturdays, call 278-NEWS between 8 am and 6 pm On Sundays, cat 278-NEWS between 2 pm and 11 pm You can also send an e-oual to an on-duty rtMedta at newvorttcorn, to ing the inclusion of the arrest histories of all witnesses A motion demanding the charges against Killings be explained in more detail A request to be notified of all the persons present at the time of the offense A motion to identify all of the experts the state plans to introduce at the trial A motion demanding the state turn over all witness statements taken at the scene of the crash According to Fann, the liquor bottles should be excluded because they "were not identified and the chain of custody required by the Tennessee Rules of Evidence was not maintained." Photos of Lakeisha's body should be excluded because they "are neither relevant nor material to the trial," and "any attempt by the state to introduce the photographs of the autopsy of the deceased would only serve to inflame and mislead the jury." A ruling on the motions is scheduled to be entered Aug. 21 at a pretrial motion hearing before Circuit Court Judge David M. Bragg. Baugh, the prosecuting attorney in the case, could not be reached for comment concerning the new motions, though he has previously stated he will "make no pre-trial statements about this case." MarkBeB, 615-278-5153 think the No. 1 reason is because they believe in what we do.

They believe in the impact we have on young kids. They could use economy as an excuse but have chosen not to," he said. The Murfreesboro club sustained $1.7 million in damages from a tornado in late March and relocated to McFad-den Community Center across town while repairs are made. The club's professional staff has already moved back to the Jones Boulevard site and -students should be back at' their home club by the time school starts next month. MealandRogland-Hudgins, 615-459-3868 I'lUUIOUII vuico VOTeS war WHITE Continued from page 1 followed created an atmosphere of controversy and distrust- Officers at first said Lakeisha darted in front of Killings; crash investigators rebuffed eyewitnesses who said they saw Killings, who was on duty, dump bottles of liquor from his A month lafert things changed.

CI 171 .7. "Our investigators erred in not collecting the bottle(s) at the time of the initial investigation," said Murfreesboro Police Chief Glenn Chris-man in a statement "The Murfreesboro Police Department regrets the error and has addressed this issue with the investigators involved." Not only that, Chris-man would acknowledge at a press conference that Killings didn't take a blood test until two and a half hours after the crash (results came back negative for alcohol or drugs); a convenience store video later surfaced that showed nESDTMnausx GciomvEEixro JmmyHal.278-5150 bartiacaijfom HOW TO REACH US Switchboind 893-5860 Hfflos J78-511I BWnuirtw-3-4l86 Ortc 7TW6I tocalriK-J78-5IS Srrwwwu-4-j8 Sports WSI70 8jsreMnti.278-51flO 'Qtsitelaik. SWTS features 278-5160 CtaWon.87M?W2D3 DMJ CONTACTS pnaMMUGat Midi Reused, 278-5181 HealhH Kent. 778-51 hkentjwln.com MOW. MANAGE Chuck Mora.

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Just this month, defense attorney Terry Fann filed 13 motions in the case. The motions range from requests to have an independent laboratory inspect the two bottles of alcohol Killings allegedly disposed of at the scene to motions pleading for the exclusion of autopsy photos showing Lakeisha White after she was hit by Killings' undercover patrol vehicle. Other motions include: A request to reserve the right to file additional motions in the future A motion to charge the jury on any lesser-included offenses in relation to the trial 'A motion to exclude the liquor bottles as evidence in the case because of problems with chain of custddy A request for the state to turn over any evidence which would help Killings gain an acquittal on any and all charges A motion requiring the state to reveal any agreements entered into between the state and prosecution witnesses A request for the state to turn over any statements made by Killings to police at the scene of the crime A motion request dren each day in a rented space at Gilsville Family Center at the corner of Nissan Drive and Jefferson Pike. Smyrna Primary teachers Carla Sartain and Julia Sullivan started to look for a way to provide after-school care for at-risk kids. The club opened in 1996 in a building on Front Street that once served as a fire hall and has been at its current location since 2004.

Jernigan said he is impressed with the community's willingness to give to the club and other organizations, despite the current economic situation. "Though families are struggling, they still find ways to support us. I Today's Top Babies ll 1 HQ votes 7 Owen votes D) vv Log her around this time last year," said White's god-grandmother, Rose Collier, in an interview with The Daily News Journal on Thursday. She and other members of Lakeisha's family said they are reminded of the pain of Lakeisha's death daily when they drive down Bradyville Pike and see the permanent memorial to her a cross erected in her honor on the stretch of road where she was killed. "We see the cross everyday," Collier said.

"We appreciated the thought behind itr but sometimes I just try to shut it out. It's a constant reminder to what has happened to a beautiful little girl." Collier said her grandson, Ray-Ray Watkins, still "doesn't like to hear anyone talk about Lakeisha." "He just cries whenever you mention her name," Collier said. "He actually witnessed Lakeisha get hit. His whole demeanor has changed. They were best friends." '-s Collier and Carneal -said they sometimes cry too.

"I still feel sad a lot and miss her all the time. I wish I could rewind time and bring her back," Carneal said. Collier said she "sometimes sees the cross out there and I get kind of over-protective of it I get mad if the grass gets too high around it." As for Killings, all three of the women said they "forgave him a long time ago." GIFT Continued from page) (jtins Clubs serve about 1,800 kids in after-school and summer programs and sports leagues. Jernigan, who took over as chief professional officer in February 2007, said the goal is to break ground on the Smyrna club within 90 days or less. The organization is in the process of completing necessary paperwork for the bank.

Construction on the approximately Murfreesboro teen center will take place at the same time as the Smyrna project. At its Tuesday night I iUl NIC Yean Do you know a cute baby when you see one? Then log on to www.dnj.combaby and vote in our Baby of the Year contest. Thirteen winners will be featured in our 2010 calendar. There is a requested $5 donation to vote. Donations benefit The DNJ's Newspaper In Education Program.

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