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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Community leaders, educators, students, and residents gathered to celebrate a milestone in local education on Thursday as Eastern Arizona College (EAC) officially opened its …
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks historic expansion for Eastern Arizona College in Pima Read More
TweetPinShareTheir work removed more than 12,000 bags of litter from state highways Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – Numbers only begin to describe the value that Adopt a Highway volunteers brought …
ADOT Adopt a Highway volunteers made a big impact during 2025 Read More
TweetPinShareStill need another $800K in funding By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The Town of Pima received some good news regarding funding for its highway intersection with the new Pima …
Pima earmarked for $1 million (again) for school traffic light and road through House Appropriations Package Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Jan. 13 – 26, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for January 13 – 26 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – Even if you live in a quiet rural area, that doesn’t mean you can walk around unclothed within eyesight of your neighbors. Graham County Sheriff …
Nudist informed of indecent exposure law after neighbor complaints Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SAFFORD/THATCHER – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 70, between Reay Lane and Eighth Street (mileposts 335.6-340), in Safford and Thatcher, to …
Plan for lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 in Safford, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports THATCHER – The Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is launching a free, three-part training series this February to empower local entrepreneurs and small business …
EAC’s Small Business Development Center invites the public to its free Square Training Series Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that there are no lane restrictions or road closures planned on U.S. Highway 60 east of Superior, between …
No restrictions or closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, Jan. 26-30 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Diane Drobka The 33rd annual Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival on January 15-18 showcased two of Graham County’s top birding spots, Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond, with …
Wings Over Willcox features Gila Valley birding sites Read More
TweetPinShareAmanda Patterson named Interim Executive Director Staff Reports GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – The United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties announced on Jan. 19, 2026, that Executive Director Denise …
United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties Executive Director Denise Benton retires Read More