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Contributed Article/Courtesy ADHS In Arizona, water isn’t just a way to cool off. It’s where our families gather, where childhood memories are made, and how we thrive through the hot …
August is National Drowning Impact Awareness Month: Protect Your Family with the ABCDs of Water Safety Read More
How do you nurture a better employee culture at your workplace? While routine raises and strong leadership are among the best ways, you shouldn’t overlook the value of corporate gifting. …
Making Corporate Gifting Part of a Strong Employee Culture Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A man with a history of drug convictions in Graham County is facing five years in state prison after accepting a plea agreement on …
Repeat fentanyl offender pleads to five-year sentence Read More
To send mail or money to an inmate at FCI Phoenix, you need to follow the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ rules for addressing correspondence, approved payment methods, and identifying the …
How to Send Mail and Money to an Inmate at FCI Phoenix Read More
After a statutory rape accusation in Arizona, the matter can lead to a police investigation, arrest, criminal charges, court hearings, and potentially a trial or plea agreement. The exact process …
What Happens After a Statutory Rape Accusation in Arizona? Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 11 – 17, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 11 – 17 Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — After low voter turnout in the July 2026 Primary Election, Graham County officials are inviting residents to a public town hall to build voter …
Low primary turnout prompts Graham County to host voter confidence town hall Read More
Column By John Young In neural terms, it is well-established now, even among those who believe, that from this president a lie emanates every time his mind messages his lips. …
Editorial: Carving his face on Mount Rush Job Read More
Riders, Kats, Apaches, Cowboys open on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Ismael MacNeil-coached Safford Bulldogs host the Frankie Gonzalez-coached Morenci Wildcats for the 2026 football season opener on …
Dawgs welcome Cats for grid opener on Thursday Read More
By Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Young readers in Graham County have a new literary adventure awaiting them at the Safford City-Graham County Library. The library is launching its Magic …
Safford Library Launches ‘Magic Pages’ Book Club for Young Readers Read More