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TweetPinShareFormer EAC Gila Monster Mike James goes for a bucket against the Boston Celtics in his debut. On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets inked James to a second, 10-day contract. By …
Former EAC baller Mike James making most of second stint in the NBA Read More
TweetPinShareSafford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje will return to Safford to host a workout at the Graham County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 22, from 9 – 11 a.m. Staff Reports …
Work out with MMA standout Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For the second consecutive day, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services have announced a Safford death from COVID-19. The health department …
Another Safford resident’s death attributed to COVID-19 for the second consecutive day Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility’s electricity operating expenses will be offset by the installation of a solar panel array on the hillside …
Jail goes green . . . with solar Read More
TweetPinShareArizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation today to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees. EAC President Todd Haynie says school is ready to proceed with the process “At Eastern …
Ducey signs bill allowing EAC and other community colleges to offer four-year degrees Read More
TweetPinShareA local woman was pronounced deceased at MGRMC on Monday afternoon, after flipping her SUV on Bryce/Eden Road. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – A woman died Monday afternoon after …
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Bryce/Eden Road Read More
TweetPinShareJames Lawrence McDonald was born to George and Alice McDonald on Aug. 24, 1950, in DeSmet, South Dakota. He moved from his earthly home in Safford, Arizona to Heaven on …
Obituary for James McDonald Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy San Diego Fire Department: The debris from the crashed boat washes ashore. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: SAN DIEGO – An attempt to smuggle more than 30 …
Maritime smuggling attempt in San Diego turns fatal Read More
TweetPinShareLong time Safford resident Betty Jean Kelley Bingham passed away peacefully during the early morning April 29, 2021, at the age of 90. She was born July 17, 1930, to …
Obituary for Betty Bingham Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Four different groups of smugglers were apprehended backpacking $1 million worth of methamphetamine through the desert. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection …
Wellton agents catch four groups smuggling 534 pounds of meth Read More