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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — On the first anniversary of a life-altering tragedy, Thatcher Middle School Principal Jessica Medlin triumphantly completed the 6-mile run she had set out to …
Thatcher Middle School Principal Jessica Medlin completes emotional 6-mile run on anniversary of near-fatal accident Read More
Staff Reports SAFFORD – A brief police pursuit in eastern Arizona ended without an arrest Wednesday evening when the suspect’s white Ford F-250 truck slid off a muddy dirt road …
Suspect eludes capture after truck crashes into canal during police pursuit Read More
Roughriders host Titans on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Students always ask why they need to know something they will never use once they leave the classroom. They learn …
Pima runs away from Morenci Read More
Unexpected expenses have been experienced by most households. A blown tire, a last-minute travel need, or a sudden medical bill can appear without warning. When that happens, calm planning is …
How to Plan for Unexpected Expenses Without Panic Read More
Pima welcomes Chandler Prep on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The visiting Roy Corona-coached Pima Roughriders scored on numerous uncontested shot attempts, breaking to the basket without a defender …
Rider defense limits Cats to single-digit quarters Read More
Marilyn Crawley Layton, age 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. Marilyn was born on March 3, 1939, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edith “Peggy” Crawley …
Obituary for Marilyn Crawley Layton Read More
Getting paid is more than a routine transaction. It affects daily decisions, emotional stability, and long-term planning. Traditional pay cycles often create gaps between work completed and money received, which …
Why Speeding Up Your Salary Delivery Improves Life Quality Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the incident, Ronald Chans Bateman, 34, of Pima, pleaded guilty to running over Thatcher Middle School …
Pima man pleads guilty to running over Thatcher Middle School principal while jogging Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – New year, new court, same old dominant Pima Roughriders. The Roughriders kicked off 2026 with a commanding 64-34 win over the visiting Round Valley …
Roughriders Dominate Elks in convincing 64-34 victory Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 30, 2025, to Jan. 6, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking …
Jail Booking Report for December 30, 2025 – January 6, 2026 Read More