Poarch Band of Creek Indians awards $250k to support seniors at local community center

At a press conference in Madison yesterday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced it has awarded a $250,000 grant to Madison Visionary Partners. The funds will go toward construction of a new Madison Community Center senior wing. Melanie Thornton, executive director of Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), expressed her gratitude to the tribes and thanked […]
’Schitt’s Creek’ Actress Catherine O’Hara Dishes On Why She Left ’SNL’ After 1 Week

Catherine O'Hara detailed her brief appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in the early '80s in an interview with PEOPLE published Saturday. actress share Get a glimpse of pivotal moments in her career that highlight the values of loyalty and dedication. Ms. O'Hara, now 69, recalled her short-lived relationship with SNL. Dispelling rumors that her […]
Poarch Band of Creek Indians welcomes U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland

On Monday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve in that position, to the Atmore Reservation. Stephanie A. Bryan, president and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, praised Ms. Haaland's efforts to connect Native American tribes with the federal government […]
Sandy Hollinger: A story of dedication and unity in the Poarch Creek community – 2024 Women of Impact

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, like many other Native American tribes, have fought hard to preserve their heritage and traditions. They have lived in and around the Poarch, Alabama reservation for nearly 200 years and are currently the only federally recognized Native American tribe in the state. Tribal Council Member Sandy Hollinger has ensured […]
Maricopa County offers accelerated workforce training program to qualifying workers in Queen Creek, Gila Bend and Wickenburg

Job seekers in rural Maricopa County will have a new option in the new year. The Board of Supervisors approved a new pilot program called Workforce 2 You. The one-year program focused on high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation. The accelerated training program will last four to 12 weeks for […]
Maricopa Soccer Fall Short To Boulder Creek

The Maricopa Rams Varsity Boys Soccer Team lost to the Boulder Creek Jaguars 4-2 on Tuesday night. maricopa struggle It was Maricopa's second loss of the season, but it has improved significantly from last season, when it finished with a record of 2-11-3. The Rams (5-2-1) were on a five-game winning streak, but have now […]
Short Creek officials respond to recent water restrictions – St George News

Hildale — Short Creek officials recently responded to public complaints about water restrictions put in place as a result of a “perfect storm.” Jerry Postema, the new director of the City of Hildale and City of Colorado utility companies, has answered why the recent water limit changes have happened.Hildale, Utah July 28, 2023 | Photo […]
Village of Oak Creek HOA earns a ‘Firewise’ title

The La Barranca II Homeowners Association of Oak Creek Village received the Firewise certification and accompanying sign at its entrance at the intersection of Jacks Canyon Road and La Barranca Drive on Wednesday morning, July 26. I was. “Firewise USA is a voluntary program that provides a framework to help neighborhoods organize, find direction, and […]
Decision time: Queen Creek, Peoria lawmakers see progress on transportation tax vote

capitol media services PHOENIX – The future of the Arizona transportation tax extension takes a critical turn on Monday when Peoria House Speaker Ben Toma said he plans to adjourn Congress later this year. Republicans, who hold a majority in the Arizona legislature, are leading Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and the cities, counties and tribes […]
Mohave Board Chairman says legal battle ongoing as Queen Creek water transfer begins | Local News Stories

Officials in the town of Queen Creek met Wednesday morning to celebrate the first agreement of the controversial Colorado River water transfer deal, which would be used to water the lawns of the town’s Desert Mountain Park. But while the transfer of these water rights appears to have been completed this week, lawyers for communities […]