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James Lawrence McDonald, 70, of Safford, Arizona entered into eternity on Monday, April 26, 2021. James was born on August 24, 1950, in DeSmet, South Dakota to George Leo McDonald …
Death Notice for James McDonald Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Dewane Waters, 21, pleaded guilty to transportation of a narcotic drug for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. The plea is in response to an undercover …
Duncan man pleads guilty to transporting fentanyl but judge defers acceptance until sentencing Read More
Photo By Ivory Ward/Cronkite News: Coffee shop owner Missy Pruitt says chicken yoga was just a funny idea. But she also says animal therapy offers mental, emotional, and spiritual health benefits. …
Downward facing . . . poultry? Chicken yoga is newest animal therapy trend Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man fled from police in the middle of the night with no lights on after failing to …
Man leads police on a high-speed chase in mother’s car Read More
Steven Hernandez, 43, of Safford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Tucson. Steven was born in Morenci, Arizona on Jan. 13, 1978, to Josie and John …
Obituary for Steven Hernandez Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 20 – 26, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …
Jail Booking Report for April 20 – 26 Read More
Column By Mike Bibb April 30, 2021, in addition to being the last day of the month and Arbor Day, is also the date one of the most infamous characters …
Editorial: Hitler’s toothache Read More
Contributed Photo: A benefit car wash to help with funeral expenses for Connie Dawson will be held Saturday, May 1, at the NAPA Auto Parts parking lot in Safford. Staff …
Benefit car wash this Saturday at NAPA Auto Parts Read More
Photo Courtesy Maricopa County Elections Department: The fight over the 2020 election continues in Arizona, where state lawmakers this year filed the third-highest number of voting restriction bills in the …
Arizona near the top of states for bills aimed at voting rights, limits Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A Department of Child Services investigation was initiated after a step-father was accused of shooting three of his …
Man accused of shooting step-children with BB gun Read More