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TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Local residents curious about the inner workings of law enforcement will soon have an opportunity to step inside the badge as the Safford Police …
Safford Police Department Invites Community to Join 2026 Citizens Academy Read More
TweetPinShareArizona basketball fans will have known Koa Peat’s name for years. He won four straight state championships at Perry High in Gilbert, he played a decorated freshman season in Tucson, …
Koa Peat comes home: what to expect from Arizona’s newest Sun Read More
TweetPinShare“Where to Hunt” pages provide invaluable assistance Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The first step in planning your next hunt is to check out the trove of detailed information that’s …
Planning your next hunt? Start on AZGFD’s website Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Each year on Aug. 19, National Aviation Day honors the history, innovation, and economic power of human flight. Established in 1939 by President Franklin …
Skyward celebration: National Aviation Day highlights Safford’s regional air gateway Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADHS In Arizona, water isn’t just a way to cool off. It’s where our families gather, where childhood memories are made, and how we thrive through the hot …
August is National Drowning Impact Awareness Month: Protect Your Family with the ABCDs of Water Safety Read More
TweetPinShareHow do you nurture a better employee culture at your workplace? While routine raises and strong leadership are among the best ways, you shouldn’t overlook the value of corporate gifting. …
Making Corporate Gifting Part of a Strong Employee Culture Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A man with a history of drug convictions in Graham County is facing five years in state prison after accepting a plea agreement on …
Repeat fentanyl offender pleads to five-year sentence Read More
TweetPinShareTo send mail or money to an inmate at FCI Phoenix, you need to follow the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ rules for addressing correspondence, approved payment methods, and identifying the …
How to Send Mail and Money to an Inmate at FCI Phoenix Read More
TweetPinShareAfter a statutory rape accusation in Arizona, the matter can lead to a police investigation, arrest, criminal charges, court hearings, and potentially a trial or plea agreement. The exact process …
What Happens After a Statutory Rape Accusation in Arizona? Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 11 – 17, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 11 – 17 Read More