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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — A severe monsoon thunderstorm swept across the Gila Valley on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of uprooted trees, dented trampolines, damaged roofs, fallen …
Powerful monsoon storm wreaks havoc across Graham County, slamming Pima with heavy wind and hail Read More
TweetPinShare ‘In Congress, I have always fought to invest in our classrooms, support our teachers, and expand workforce training, so every student in Southern Arizona can build a successful future …
Congressman Ciscomani Celebrates Back-to-School Season by Highlighting Major Investments in Southern Arizona Schools and Workforce Training Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A 45-year-old local man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced in Graham County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. …
Higinio Cordova Jr. sentenced to life in prison following guilty plea to sexual conduct with a minor Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — The Safford Community Pool announced an abrupt end to its summer season on Tuesday, Aug. 4, canceling all remaining open swim days due to …
Safford Pool abruptly closes for the season due to lifeguard shortage as school resumes Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 14 – 31, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 14 – 31, 2026 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) officially opened its newest primary care facility, Copper …
Copper Mountain Clinic – Thatcher opens to expand primary care; Urgent Care planned for 2027 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College welcomed 24 elementary-age students from the San Carlos Forestry Natural Resource Youth Practicum to Discovery Park for a morning of hands-on science activities earlier …
EAC Discovery Park welcomes San Carlos Forestry Natural Resource Youth Practicum Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy BLM TUCSON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Safford Field Office invites public feedback for a proposed land exchange with Freeport Minerals Corporation (FMC) for lands in Graham, Greenlee, …
Public Comment Open for Proposed BLM Land Exchange with Freeport Minerals in Southeast Arizona Read More
TweetPinSharePerpetrators caught after spotted on Flock camera in Thatcher By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A couple of anointed AirBnB burglars who reportedly stole credit cards and the victim’s automobile …
AirBnB Burglars Busted Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A beloved fixture of Downtown Safford has officially changed hands, but its core spirit remains firmly in place. Cade and Lacey Bryce have officially …
A New Chapter at 401 W. Main: Cade and Lacey Bryce Take the Reins at Ginaveve’s Market Place & Main Street Bean Read More