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Gila Herald Staff Reports PERIDOT — The San Carlos Apache Police Department has announced that 18-year-old Stevie Ironshell, who was wanted in connection with an early Wednesday morning homicide in …
Update: Homicide Suspect Stevie Ironshell Taken Into Custody in Peridot Read More
Morenci heads to Saint Johns on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – Third ranked Willcox Cowboys (10-0 overall, 6.9320 rating) draw a first bye while the No. 13 Pima Roughriders …
Cowboys draw bye, Riders host Heroes Read More
By Kris McBride and Delaney Mortensen/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College men’s soccer continues to make history, claiming two of the three major Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division …
Eastern Arizona College’s Abe Tizaf Named ACCAC Coach of the Year; Bruno Vasconcelos Earns Goalkeeper of the Year Honors Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD – The local Airgas branch in Safford, Arizona, has been named a recipient of the National Branch of the Year award. The team distinguished itself from 800 …
Safford Airgas Team Claims Prestigious National Branch of the Year Honors for 2026 Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD — Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet and mobile service provider, is expanding Multi-Gig internet service across Safford, Thatcher, Pima, Central, and Solomon, Arizona. Residential customers can now …
Multi-Gig Internet Expands Across Safford, Thatcher, and the Gila Valley Read More
By GILA HERALD STAFF LOS ANGELES – Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic stage and screen actor whose commanding presence defined two of popular culture’s most enduring figures, died Wednesday, Oct. …
Acclaimed Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Passes Away at 86 Read More
By George Headley/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have long been staunch Republicans, but this year’s Arizona governor’s race highlights a minority group …
Hobbs’ lieutenant governor candidate appeals to Mormons who feel conflicted about the Republican Party Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports COCHISE COUNTY — State agriculture and federal officials urge local livestock owners, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts across Southern Arizona to stay vigilant after confirming the …
First Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Cochise County Dog Read More
Complex rail transfers become much easier when every part of the layover has a clear purpose. A workable plan covers more than train times. It accounts for station layouts, luggage, …
Smart Travel Habits for Complex Rail Transfers Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Oct. 20 – 26, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for October 20 – 26, 2026 Read More