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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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Fatal BHC traffic crash under investigation

BULLHEAD CITYY – A Bullhead City man faces possible prosecution for a deadly traffic accident that remains under investigation. The alleged at-fault driver in the two-vehicle collision at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 is identified as Anthony Lee, 27. “Police determined that Anthony Lee ran a red light at excessive speeds at the time of the accident,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “He also has a suspended driver’s license.” Fromelt said the 2021 Dodge Charger driven by Lee was southbound on Highway 95 when it struck a 2020 Hyundai SUV that was turning onto the highway from Meadows Drive….

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“Grass is Greener”

Dear Editor, The first step in resolving any issue in life is to identify and define the problem and its origin, honestly. Kingman is my chosen hometown and just like you I care a great deal about my community, the people, and the quality of their lives. The Kingman City Council and the city government have shown time and time again they really do care about the city and they are currently doing a decent job trying to keep the Kingman residents informed, yet the city faces dozens of critical ongoing problems: • Uncontrolled Growth • Aging and inadequate infrastructure…

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Human remains identified near Meadview

MEADVIEW – Human remains located this week in a remote desert area near the Meadview Overlook have been connected to a more than three-year-old missing persons case. Brandon Parish, 19, was last seen in the Meadview area in Feb., 2021, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said family members reported him missing in March, 2021. Mortensen said a review of the site where the discovery occurred at about 9:43 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, has authorities believing the remains are those of Parish. She said an autopsy by the Medical Examiner will attempt to determine…

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Golden Corral closes without notice

A prominent buffet-style eatery in Kingman has closed quickly, quietly and without notice. A note on the entrance door informs patrons that the Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 3580 Stockton Hill Road has ceased operation. “Thank you for all your support through the years. We were blessed to be part of the community,” the notice said. “Unfortunately, we are closing our doors permanently.” The business keeps drawing vehicles into the parking lot, with potential customers driving away bewildered and disappointed. Photos by Dave Hawkins

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And Then This Happened

Well, there is a new row in the mega-church community, and it involves two heavyweight titans, Mark Driscoll, and John Lindell. Chances are good you may not know either man, but the ripple effect of their brouhaha may soon enter your church community. On April 11th, the James River Church in Springfield, Missouri, held The Stronger Men’s Conference at their campus. This event draws a large audience of Christian men with the design of making them better actors in their homes, communities, and in their faith expression. Many see the value in such training and fellowship. However, guest speaker, Mark…

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