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By Matthew Singer/Cronkite News TEMPE – At recreation centers across the world, the sound is unmistakable – it’s the sharp pop of plastic ball meets paddle. What was once a quiet …
As more teens embrace pickleball, is it destined to become a sanctioned AIA Arizona high school sport? Read More
Introduction More and more people are taking advantage of the nighttime economy, such as food deliveries, nighttime vendors, and nighttime entertainment venues. But as the goods and residents of the …
How E-Bikes Are Powering the Night-Time Economy: New Routes for Food, Entertainment, and Markets Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 1 – 8, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for December 1 – 8 Read More
Research shows that moving ranks among the most stressful life events—right up there with getting married and changing jobs. So you are not “dramatic”; moving can really get on people’s …
How to Make Moving Easier for You Read More
Staff Reports PHOENIX – The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) has announced regions and sections for 2026-28 in all sports except tackle and flag football. The regions and sections are posted …
AIA releases 2026-2028 regions and sections for all sports except football and flag football Read More
Morenci, Pima heads to Eagar on Thursday By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – The 2A South Region Willcox Cowboys (1-2 seeding) welcome the 3A South Region Safford Bulldogs on Tuesday, Dec. …
Cowboys welcome Bulldogs on Tuesday Read More
Life in a place like Safford means early mornings, outdoor work, or countless errands, leaving you little time to think about self-care. But that doesn’t mean you should let your …
Self-Care on a Budget: Smart Grooming and Skin Habits for Everyday Life Read More
Thatcher hosts Andrada Polytechnic on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The 1A South Region Duncan Wildkats (3-1 seeding) hosts the 1A South Region Fort Thomas Apaches (4-0) on Tuesday, …
Wildkats welcome Apaches on Tuesday Read More
Column By Mike Bibb “In a tense and closely divided vote Monday night, the Safford City Council terminated City Manager John Cassella effective immediately without cause, citing the terms of his …
Editorial – What’s going on? Read More
Has there ever been a time during a road trip when you attempted to charge your phone or laptop and it either stopped working or did some irreparable damage to …
Top Mistakes To Avoid When Using A Power Inverter In Your Vehicle Read More