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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford robbery suspect is in custody Friday night after leading officers on a high-speed chase down Highway 70 and into Thatcher. According to …
Safford armed robbery suspect apprehended after high-speed police chase Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Justin Hudman, left, and Tasheena Jackson were arrested on multiple drug charges after officers located thousands of counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl during a DUI investigation. …
DUI check leads to meth and fentanyl dealers’ arrests Read More Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Contributed Article PHOENIX – Arizona Senator Mark Kelly cosponsored bipartisan legislation to increase funding for small law enforcement agencies in Arizona. The Invest to Protect Act would …
Senator Kelly co-sponsors bill to boost investments in local police departments Read More
Column By Mike Bibb A while back, I wrote a story about how an Italian race car driver was forced into having his Ferrari engine repaired during a Mexico car …
Editorial: Mike’s new Ferrari Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Derek Saenz is watched by teammates Micheal Casillas and Patrick Chavez while he takes a few cuts. The Morenci Class of 2023 member is one of …
Wildcats contending as semifinalists Friday Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Hunter Windsor: The LBT lights up the night. Contributed Article/Courtesy EAC SAFFORD – Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park hosted a “Pre-Tour” dinner for the community volunteers (Docents) who …
EAC Discovery Park hosts “Pre-Tours” MGIO Docent Dinner Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima is moving forward with annexing 34 acres to the south where an RV park is being constructed. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – An RV …
Pima begins annexation process on land for RV Park Read More
Drive-through drop-off event May 20 Contributed Article By Carol Broeder GILA COUNTY – May brings a month-long chance to donate nonperishable food and hygiene items for those in need. Donate …
Donate food and hygiene items all month Read More
Arizona is truly a paradise: with a warm climate, a vibrant culture, and a thriving home market, the Grand Canyon State is where you can dream big when it comes …
What’s the process for getting a mortgage in Arizona? A step-by-step guide to landing your dream home Read More
Federal Correctional Institution -Safford Public notification that a Contraband Interdiction System will be deployed at the Safford Federal Correctional Institution. Those in the surrounding community should be aware there is …
Public Notice: FCI-Safford Read More