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Gail and Pam Peterson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20, 2026. They were married on Feb. 20, 1976, beginning a lifelong journey together after dating since childhood. …
Gail and Pam Peterson Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage Read More
Column By Max Powers In a nation that once prided itself on the rule of law—blind, impartial, and relentless—the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi has devolved into …
The Attorney General’s Office has become a private shield for the powerful Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Casey Woodall-coached Morenci Wildcats host the Division IV – Section IV meet on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Weigh-ins are scheduled for 8 a.m., a …
Learning, experience-gaining sessions end; Section IV meet looms ahead on Valentine’s Day Read More
Top 4 seeds make semifinals By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In a gritty, physical showdown at Safford’s Norma Bellamy Gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 12, the No. 3 Pima Roughriders …
Roughriders rally past Fighting Scouts in thrilling Copper Division Quarterfinal Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD – After feedback from the Chamber Events Committee and constructive letters from dedicated vendors, the 2026 Safford Spring Festival has announced additional …
2026 Safford Spring Festival announces expanded vendor pricing options Read More
By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College invites prospective students and community members to attend upcoming informational sessions about its new Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Leadership. Sessions will …
Eastern Arizona College announces informational sessions for new Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Read More
Cats gain Play-In berth as region runner-up By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Ruben Leonard-coached Morenci Wildcats (13-16 overall, 9-9 seeding, 7-1 region) succumbed to Willcox by five, 55-60 on …
Morenci heads to Fountain Hills on Friday Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Arizona Supreme Court hosted a statewide Arizona Rule of Law Day on …
Local State Bar members reaffirm Oath on Arizona Rule of Law Day Read More
Lane restrictions scheduled to begin Feb. 16 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin construction for a pavement improvement project on east- and westbound Interstate …
Pavement improvement project starts on I-10 between Willcox and Bowie Read More
Contributed Article PHOENIX – Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled Internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for K–12 …
Sparklight to award $30,000 for STEM Education through its 2026 “Dream Bigger” Contest Read More