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Rodeo weekend is coming to Kingman

KINGMAN – The Kingsmen will host their annual PRCA Rodeo on April 13 and 14. This will be two full days of Pro-Rodeo action for the whole family to enjoy! Come and enjoy the upcoming PRCA Rodeo located at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. The Kingsmen again will keep the ticket prices low – Adults (17yrs – 64yrs) $15; Child (7yrs – 16yrs) $10; Children (6yrs and younger) free. I.D. may be required. The “Kingsmen” are a group of local businessmen dedicated to the preservation of our area’s ranching and rodeo western heritage. For more information contact: kingsmenrodeo@yahoo.com or visit the Andy Devine…

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Home Show will display 48 vendors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Building industry-based businesses will be giving the Lake Havasu community a glimpse of what their companies can offer. This will be the very first home show hosted by the Chamber of Commerce’s Building Industry team. A group that combines sponsor partners with city and affiliate partners. Need to touch up your pool deck or patio area? Curb Appeal will be at the home show sharing their expertise not only with paint, but custom storage cabinets and epoxy floors. Shoppers seeking glass repairs and installations for their homes or businesses could be delighted by services provided by…

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Second bridge brings new traffic dynamics

BULLHEAD CITY – Traffic patterns are sure to change when the second bridge linking Bullhead City with Laughlin over the Colorado River opens in the near future. Southern Nevada neighbors may use the structure to reach the retail concentration in the vicinity of the Anderson Auto Field House and beyond. “It’s going to immediately take a big portion of the Laughlin traffic and move it in that direction, probably for shopping,” said Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter. “People may find it easier to go to Target and CVS and other places by coming down the Needles Highway to the new…

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Wise inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Kyrstn Wise of Kingman was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Wise was initiated at Northern Arizona University. Wise is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as…

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Worthy of Consideration

What does it mean for the bible to say that Jesus rose from the dead? Does it mean that he came back to life exactly as he was before? Does it mean that had he not ascended into Heaven that he would have died of natural causes or accident or disease? Does it mean that he may have had to face yet another crucifixion? Does it mean he may have wed, had children, and experienced old age? For the deeply devout Christian, these questions are essentially moot. Even as a mental exercise, the premise is simply, or nearly, absurd.  And…

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