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TweetPinShareColumn By John Young Now we know about the shooter. He was a white supremacist, captivated and motivated by the right-wing “manosphere,” and of course a nation’s gun fanaticism. But …
Editorial: Great Divider sets it on ‘boil’ Read More
Eastern Arizona College’s Music Department will present its annual Faculty Recital on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Lee Little Theater. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
EAC to host faculty recital on September 17 Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb “Instead, let him dwell on what it’s going to feel like when the last thing he hears is the trap door of the gallows swinging wide, …
Editorial: Is it time to bring back public hanging? Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb From the files of “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up,” how many people out of a thousand know what an Eswatini is — or where it …
Editorial: What’s an Eswatini? Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young It’ll be one year this week. One year ago. Sept. 10, 2024. I know you haven’t been reminded about the anniversary, and that’s not right. I’m …
Editorial: Anniversary of a stupid, evil lie Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb I have several well-established Bird of Paradise (BOP) bushes growing in my yard — both the red and yellow flowering varieties. They’re probably 15 or 20 years …
Editorial: Where Are All The Seeds? Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young The reader’s email had a preaching tone. The writer spoke as if I hadn’t heard the Good News, and as if the Almighty had chosen her …
Editorial: Meritocracy of dunces — and vacancies Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb When I learned that the commercial truck driver from India involved in the recent horrific accident in Florida was not very proficient in the English language …
Editorial: Driving a truck Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, I completely agree with the Safford City Council’s decision to discontinue the Safford-to-Phoenix air service. Especially, since it had proven to be a financial flop from the very …
Letter to the Editor: Reader thanks Safford for commercial air service decision Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, Let me see if I have this straight: Safford Airport needs $655,000 to maintain air service to Phoenix until June 2026. They had about $1,150,000 to spend on …
Letter to the Editor: Reader feels airline should be grounded if not self-sustainable Read More