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TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EA) will host its 137th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, at John Mickelson Stadium. The procession will begin at 7:15 …
Eastern Arizona College to award 706 degrees and certificates, including first bachelor’s degrees, at 137th annual commencement ceremony Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Once again, the Gila Valley showed what it does best: come together to celebrate heritage, good food, and neighborly spirit at its annual Cinco …
Cinco de Mayo brings color, culture, and community to Safford’s Main Street Read More
TweetPinShareAwarded a $10,000 scholarship in state competition By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While many of his classmates might be thinking about summer plans closer to home, Safford High School …
Safford state automotive champion Dallin McBride headed to Georgia for SkillsUSA National Competition Read More
TweetPinShareWild pursuit ends in ditch By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — A Thursday afternoon police pursuit through Pima came to a dramatic end when a Tucson man’s vehicle slammed into …
Pima Police use grappler device to catch man who led police on pursuits twice in the same day Read More
TweetPinShareFull closures of U.S. Highway 60 are scheduled daily from May 12-14 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that there will be no scheduled …
No restrictions or closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, May 4-8 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — A local man escaped serious injury Friday afternoon when his dirt bike was struck and run over by a rental pickup truck at the …
Pima man injured after dirt bike pulled underneath eastbound truck on Highway 70 Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 21 – 28, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for April 21 – 28 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The City of Safford has selected three finalists from a pool of 15 applicants for the permanent City Manager position, according to Safford Human …
Safford narrows City Manager search to three finalists Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — A double-wide trailer that served as a family home for four decades burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon just off W. Hinton Drive …
Longtime missionary’s family home destroyed in Fort Thomas trailer fire; No injuries reported Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – A mother bear and her cub were spotted Tuesday night, April 28, walking northbound on Apricot Road in Safford. According to a Safford Police law incident …
Mother bear and cub spotted in Safford Read More