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Column By Dexter K. Oliver The latest mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas has once again elicited the “thoughts and prayers” from Congressional leaders in Washington, …
Editorial: American as Apple Pie Read More
Beginning March 23, Arizonans can add their MVD-issued driver’s license or state ID card to Apple Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch and securely present it as a valid …
Arizona offers driver’s licenses on iPhones Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Fire consumes fuel near the Gila River in this file photo from July 2020. Stage 2 fire restrictions have been implemented to prevent fires on …
Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented across Southern Arizona due to increased fire activity and dry conditions Read More
Geraldine Wiggins was a woman of faith who lived her life serving others. Geraldine entered eternity on May 20, 2022, at the age of 84. She was born on July …
Obituary for Geraldine Wiggins Read More
Contributed Photo: Young Graham Democrats and Boys & Girls Club members take a picture on the Senate floor with a Senate staffer and accompanying adults. By Walt Mares PHOENIX – …
Boys & Girls Club and teen Democrats visit Capitol Read More
Troopers arrest two Canadians after more than 144 pounds of cocaine found concealed in commercial vehicle on I-8 Contributed Photo/Courtesy AZDPS: Driver Albi Naska, left, and passenger, Victor Nikitin, were both …
Canadian cocaine cowboys collared Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy David Allred: Saydee Allred prepares to sign her letter of commitment. Saydee will take her talents to Prescott to play ball for the Yavapai College Roughriders. By Jon …
Allred signs to play basketball for Yavapai College Read More
Charles Neil DeWitt, 72, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2022. Neil was born on Nov. 7, 1949, in Holbrook, Arizona. He was the son of Malcolm …
Obituary for Charles DeWitt Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy DAR: From left, Helen Masten, regent of DAR Gila Valley Chapter presents the Good Citizen Award to Pima High School senior, Jim Schysm; from right, Graciela Ochoa-Gasca, Safford …
DAR Good Citizen Awards presented to local high school students Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Sadie Boivin was booked into jail on multiple drug charges after being pulled over for traffic violations. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman was apprehended …
SPD busts mother for drugs with baby in car Read More