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The annual Safford Spring Festival returns to the Safford City Hall Lawn on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This vibrant weekend of celebration will bring together the best …
Safford Spring Festival showcases Southern Arizona wine Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Opening a new business and staying afloat for a year is an accomplishment. Continually running a business successfully for more than 70 years is …
Downtown Association recognizes longtime Downtown businesses at annual luncheon Read More
Op-Ed By State Representative John Gillette I’ve spent my life studying strategy—not just the battlefield kind, but the kind that wins wars before they’re even fought. I served 35 years …
Op-Editorial: Tariffs aren’t the problem – they’re the plan Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy AZ House of Representatives PHOENIX – Arizona schools will soon have stronger policies in place to keep students focused on learning and off their phones during the school day, …
New Arizona law cracks down on classroom cellphone distractions to keep focus on education Read More
Young wildlife found in a yard or in the field is rarely abandoned PHOENIX — With the arrival of warmer spring weather, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is …
AZGFD: Leave baby wildlife alone Read More
By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER—Eastern Arizona College’s Art Department invites the public to the annual Exit Show, a student art exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of EAC’s emerging artists. The Exit …
EAC Art Department to host annual Exit Show Read More
By Brevan Branscum/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Entering the 2024-2025 season, the Phoenix Suns seemed to have found exactly the right guy in new coach Mike Budenholzer. He was born and …
‘Change is needed’: Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing 2024-25 season Read More
The following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 8 – 14, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for April 8 – 14 Read More
Staff Reports RIO RICO – The Safford Bulldogs’ baseball team notched their third win in a row on Monday at Rio Rico when junior pitcher Darren Maldonado went the distance …
Safford’s Maldonado slings no-hitter against Rio Rico Read More
Mitra9, known for its refreshing range of functional beverages, is quickly becoming a go-to brand for retailers looking to expand their non-alcoholic offerings. As consumer demand continues to shift toward …
Mitra9 Non-Alcoholic Wholesale Distribution – Start Stocking Up Read More