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Democrats accuse Cornel West campaign of accepting illegal in-kind contributions
Democrats are accusing Republican operatives of boosting the campaign of Independent presidential candidate Cornel West in North Carolina and Arizona, as ballot access fights rage in key swing states. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last week claiming West’s bids in Arizona and North Carolina took illegal…
Earn Marana gear while supporting local eateries
Dine and Discover Marana summer challenge has returned for a second year, thanks to the Marana Chamber of Commerce and Discover Marana. Held through September, the program aims to support local restaurants and culinary-focused businesses throughout Marana. “The goal is to get our community out to support local restaurants and...
Major meth, cocaine busts in Arizona at Port of San Luis
(The Center Square) – Another major drug bust occurred along the southern border in Arizona last week. United States Customs and Border Protection stopped 47 pounds of cocaine and 80 pounds of methamphetamine at the Area Port of San Luis in two separate seizures made on the same day at the same port. Both drivers were United States citizens and were “turned over” to the Homeland Security Investigations Department of...
South Central, Southeastern Arizona Under Storm Watch with High Winds until 10 PM
Phoenix, AZ – The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The storms are anticipated to form primarily across the higher terrain of south central and southeastern Arizona, with some extending into the lower deserts. According to the US National Weather...
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 36 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 36 GILBERT HARRIS. With it being the 36th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 36 for Arizona is running back Gilbert Harris, who played with the Wildcats from 2002 to 2005. He broke out for a career-high 113 rushing yards against UCLA in 2005 when Arizona upset the No. 7 Bruins 52-14. He went on to play briefly for the Kansas City Chiefs. Harris, who was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and is now 40, and former Arizona soccer standout Kaity Harris are married and live in Gilbert with their two children. He is now a financial consultant for an investment services firm and Kaity is an elementary-school principal in the Higley School District.
AJ Ramos, 14, shoots first-ever 59 in Arizona junior golf
The 59 Club has added a member. Its newest is 14-year-old AJ Ramos of Tucson, Arizona, who went sub-60 last week at a Junior Golf Association of Arizona event. Ramos shot his 59, which was a bogey-free, 11-under round, at Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic. He had three birdies and an eagle on his front nine, then six birdies – including five in a row – on the back before making par at the last.
Most Influential Women: Sybil Francis, Center for the Future of Arizona
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Sybil Francis, PhD, chair, president and CEO for the Center for the Future of Arizona. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
AZ Briefing: Why you should watch the Olympics; Where your new neighbors likely came from; Vote for the best fries in metro Phoenix
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here! LeBron James, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky make it must-see (or stream) TV. Here's what you should know about the Olympics, including how to watch. ...
iHeart Launches Retro 97.9 In Orlando Suburbs
Joining the “Magic” branded stations the company has launched in Miami, Fort Myers, Tucson and multiple HD subchannels across the country since last November, that brand was not available for use in the Orlando market due to iHeart AC “Magic 107.7” WMGF. W250CE covers the southern suburbs of Orlando in the Kissimmee area.
2024 Richard S. Schultz ’60 Symposium Fellows announced
Lilian Lu, a junior, is the first of two Norwich University students named Richard S. Schultz ’60 Symposium Fellows for 2024-25. A remarkable student from Tucson, Arizona, Lu’s academic journey at Norwich has been one of distinct achievement and commitment. Currently, she is pursuing an intensive 4+1 Accelerated Master’s program in Computer Science and Information Assurance with a concentration in Digital Forensics. Lu’s intellectual versatility and dedication are shown through her triple minors in Chinese, Information Warfare, and History in Naval Studies.
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