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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Johnny Lee Johnson, 24, was arrested and booked into the jail on charges of assault, aggravated assault, and disorderly conduct. Additional possible DUI charges are pending. By …
Willcox man jailed after a drunken altercation over perceived sexual attraction Read More
TweetPinShareSimpson Hotel in Duncan one recipient Contributed Article PHOENIX – In just one month, Local First Arizona was able to raise more than $1 million through the Small Business Relief …
Local First Arizona raises more than $1 million in grants for Arizona’s small businesses Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Since the start of the pandemic, there have now been 21 positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19 in Graham County. The Graham …
Health Department reports three new COVID-19 cases to bring total to 21 Read More
TweetPinShareFreeport McMoRan Image: Aerial view of the Lone Star copper leach project adjacent to its Safford Mine. Lab sites may be next By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While employees …
Freeport begins furloughing employees at Safford Operations Read More
TweetPinShareDoug Ducey announced gyms and pools can reopen Wednesday, May 13, and major league sports can resume Saturday, May 16. Stay at home order ends Friday, May 15 By Jon …
Ducey announces gyms and pools can reopen Wednesday, May 13; major league sports can return Saturday, May 16 without fans in attendance Read More
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TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 5, 2020, through May 11, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for May 5 – 11 Read More
TweetPinShareA man fired his handgun into the ground after getting his car stuck near the Gila River on Friday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man fired his …
Man discharges firearm to solicit help with stranded car near river Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: In Pima, they don’t just toss their hats upon graduation but each other as well. However, this year the school is planning on holding a …
Pima High School opts for a virtual graduation ceremony Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: Then Safford Interim Police Chief Glen Orr smiles as he previously addresses the Safford City Council. Orr has even more reason to smile now as the …
Glen Orr chosen as new Safford Police Chief Read More