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TweetPinSharePhoto From Video Still: Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17. By Kylie Cochrane/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Tucson …
A convention without convening: Democrats open virtual nominating event Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Former Safford City Councilman Chris Taylor has been given assault charges in relation to the activities that occurred the night of his public opioid relapse …
Former Safford Councilman Taylor charged with aggravated assault Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Sebina Nichole Kidwell, 24, was arrested and booked into the jail on two charges of aggravated assault and criminal damage. Woman allegedly assaulted her mother and father …
Thatcher woman jailed for assault in domestic incident after a day of drinking Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: From left, David Mayles, 19, and Devin Richardson, 18, were arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on charges of human smuggling. By Jon …
Two men arrested in Pima for human smuggling Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Tech. Sgt. Kasey Phipps/Oklahoma Air National Guard: The Oklahoma Army National Guard, like many National Guard units throughout the U.S., has helped states with contract tracing. By Hannah …
Slow COVID-19 test results prevent effective contract tracing, health expert says Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/By Paul McClellan: This is the view from the top of Coyote Mountain toward Kitt Peak southwest of Tucson. Acquisition will improve hunting and recreational opportunities Contributed Article/Courtesy …
BLM acquires land near Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: A young girl secures her mask with loops over her ears. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Thatcher and Pima – For students in the Thatcher and …
Thatcher and Pima students return to school in masks Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Editor’s Note: This letter was written to Safford Superintendent A.J. Taylor on Aug. 14 and then shared with the Gila Herald. Dear Mr. Taylor, You …
Letter to the Editor: Reader believes Safford Schools should reopen to in-person instruction Read More
TweetPinShareThomas and Susan Biggs departed this mortal life side by side while returning home to Safford on Aug. 14, 2020, when they were suddenly detoured to their Heavenly home. They …
Obituary for Thomas Worth Biggs and Susan Joyce Hiatt Biggs Read More
TweetPinShareGordon Lyle Gilpin, of Safford, passed away on Aug. 5, 2020, at the age of 92 following a long illness. Gordon was born on Aug. 17, 1927, in Clifton, to …
Obituary for Gordon Lyle Gilpin Read More