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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A confident-looking Salih Abdul-Haqq Zaid leaves the Graham County Courthouse on Friday night after closing arguments were heard. The case is now in the jury’s hands. …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: ‘To Hell and Gone’ star Carr Cavender goes head over heels as he flips over an SUV during the filming of a stunt in Downtown Safford …
‘To Hell and Gone’ wraps Safford shoot Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Women have dealt with unwanted advances from men since the dawn of civilization, but in the age of technology we currently live in, …
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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Daniel Dominguez was arrested on a warrant for drug and weapons charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The keen eye of a Safford Police officer led …
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TweetPinShareJon Jonson Photo/Gila Herald: Salih Abdul-Haqq Zaid arrives at court early Thursday morning. Zaid took the stand in his own defense and claimed the shooting of Jared Garcia, 35, was …
Accused murderer Zaid takes the stand; claims self defense Read More
TweetPinShareLow-tech marijuana grow operation seized along with pot and paraphernalia By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A 16-year-old girl suffered multiple facial lacerations Sunday, March 11, after her boyfriend …
Teenage girl suffers multiple facial lacerations after boyfriend strikes her with marijuana bong Read More
TweetPinShareFreeway traffic diverted through Safford and Duncan By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN SIMON – The I-10 freeway was closed at the intersection with U.S. Highway 191 North early Thursday afternoon …
I-10 closed at U.S. Highway 191 due to blowing dust Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Salih Abdul-Haqq Zaid makes his way to the courthouse elevator before his murder trial resumes Thursday morning. Zaid is accused of shooting Jared Garcia to death …
Prosecution rests in Zaid murder trial Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: After 46 years in business in Safford, Ortega’s Shoes headed by Richard Ortega will sell its last bit of merchandise this weekend before closing for good. …
The end of an era: Ortega’s Shoes closing after 46 years in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Stormi Lacy: The second annual special needs Easter egg hunt will take place March 30 at the Manor House, starting at 4 p.m. Pictured is Bentley Lacy collecting …
Second annual special needs Easter egg hunt to be held at Manor House Read More