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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman man could be

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Arizona governor orders more funding for elections, paid leave for state workers serving at polls

PHOENIX (AP) – Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced at the end of October. The Democratic governor said around $2.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be earmarked to “support free, fair and secure elections.” Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the…

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Arizona governor orders more funding for elections, paid leave for state workers serving at polls

PHOENIX (AP) – Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced at the end of October. The Democratic governor said around $2.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be earmarked to “support free, fair and secure elections.” Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the…

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Jesus’ Obedience

When Jesus walked on earth almost 2,000 years ago a lawyer asked Him a question. The Gospel of Matthew records, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:36–40 NASB) From this scripture passage, we see how important it is for us…

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Seven comedians to perform for third annual show

LAKE HAVASU CITY – They say laughter is the best medicine and the Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show is not exactly a show where you should not leave the tissues at home. This year’s third annual show is being brought to you by stand up comic Anthony Mitchell who is the founder of Mohave Comedy.  Originally form West Texas, Mitchell has previously performed in Micronesia, Hawaii. He was the featured stand up comic at the Jest Comedy Festival in Flagstaff Arizona. Mitchell likes to combine sassy humor that’s a little on the risky side. It’s time to unleash those stored…

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Seven comedians to perform for third annual show

LAKE HAVASU CITY – They say laughter is the best medicine and the Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show is not exactly a show where you should not leave the tissues at home. This year’s third annual show is being brought to you by stand up comic Anthony Mitchell who is the founder of Mohave Comedy.  Originally form West Texas, Mitchell has previously performed in Micronesia, Hawaii. He was the featured stand up comic at the Jest Comedy Festival in Flagstaff Arizona. Mitchell likes to combine sassy humor that’s a little on the risky side. It’s time to unleash those stored…

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Havasu celebrates Marine Corp birthday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu’s Marine Corps League will be bringing back the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.  The Lake Havasu Marine Corps League is a volunteer organization with roughly 160 veterans from Armed Forces branches. The many events that the group puts together are usually fundraisers in an effort to develop goodwill in the community. The group provides assistance to veterans along with their families who may be in need.  The Marine Corps League is also partnered with Be Connected, a service that provides veterans assistance with education, housing, employment, physical health and much more. It was on October…

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