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KINGMAN, Ariz. – It’s that time of year

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Guilty pleas have been entered

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Dear Editor, In this month of September 2026

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Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year’s end, says she will join an abortion rights group

PHOENIX (AP) – State Rep. Athena Salman will resign her seat in the Arizona Legislature at the end of the month to take up a top position at an abortion rights group, she announced Wednesday on social media. Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All, a nonprofit political action and advocacy organization formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice America. “When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, I committed to do everything in my power to restore abortion rights in the United States of America,” Salman said in a statement. “The…

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Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year’s end, says she will join an abortion rights group

PHOENIX (AP) – State Rep. Athena Salman will resign her seat in the Arizona Legislature at the end of the month to take up a top position at an abortion rights group, she announced Wednesday on social media. Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All, a nonprofit political action and advocacy organization formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice America. “When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, I committed to do everything in my power to restore abortion rights in the United States of America,” Salman said in a statement. “The…

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Scholarships available for students in health and public services, early childhood education 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students have the opportunity to earn the Home and Community Based Services Scholarship offered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The scholarship may help students cover the cost of tuition, books, course fees, and other resources students may need to be successful in their educational journey.     MCC has been awarded $1.4 million over a two-year period to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to students who are considering enrolling in the approved programs. Students who are pursuing a degree in Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assisting, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Early Childhood…

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Scholarships available for students in health and public services, early childhood education 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students have the opportunity to earn the Home and Community Based Services Scholarship offered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The scholarship may help students cover the cost of tuition, books, course fees, and other resources students may need to be successful in their educational journey.     MCC has been awarded $1.4 million over a two-year period to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to students who are considering enrolling in the approved programs. Students who are pursuing a degree in Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assisting, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Early Childhood…

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This New Year consider becoming a volunteer 

As the New Year approaches, the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Arizona encourage members of the community to add volunteerism as one of their New Year Resolution goals! The FCRB and CASA programs enlist volunteers to advocate for children in foster care.  Recently, Jim, a current FCRB member and previous CASA volunteer, reflected on the time he has spent advocating for children. Jim has been with the FCRB for six years and was a CASA for over four years. “First, I was a mentor for 5 years then a CASA, where spending time…

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Put safety first when it comes to fireworks

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. These fires caused five deaths, 46 civilian injuries, and $105 million in direct property damage.  The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind citizens that only “Permissible consumer fireworks” are allowed to celebrate the New Year between December 24 and January 3 within Bullhead City, city limits. Fireworks are not permitted in the Colorado River Nature Center at any time. We would like to encourage all citizens to leave fireworks out of your New Year celebration….

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