City of Yuma honors Councilmember Gary Knight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma is holding a memorial service in memory of City Councilman Gary Knight, who passed away in April. Congressman Knight passed away on Sunday, April 14, at Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix at the age of 77. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, May […]

Academy Sports honors female Conservation enforcement officers

As part of the SEC Softball Tournament held last week at Auburn University, eight female conservation enforcement officers (CEOs) from the Alabama Department of Conservation were honored during the tournament, which also included a shopping tour provided by Academy Sports + Outdoors in Auburn. Cody Reed, the academy's regional marketing specialist for Alabama, East Tennessee […]

Alabama A&M endowed chair honors first Black student to graduate from UA

As Alabama A&M prepares for its 150th anniversary next year, the university recently added to its historical and educational legacy. The university's Board of Trustees approved the first endowed chair in the university's history at Friday's board meeting. The College of Business's Vivian Malone Endowed Chair in Business Excellence honors the pioneering Alabama A&M alumnus […]

Alabama Senate honors Selma native Gunnar Henderson on rookie of the year award

The Alabama Senate has awarded Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson the American League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Congratulations to Selma native Gunnar Henderson on being named American League Rookie of the Year. While he was playing for the Baltimore Orioles, he led all rookies in home runs, triples, RBIs, and runs scored. […]

Alabama honors MLK Jr.: Struggle for equality continues amid new challenges

Today, as our nation mourns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we once again find ourselves at a crossroads in Alabama, a state with a rich history and deep ties to the struggle for racial justice. I noticed. This Day of Remembrance is overshadowed by the actions of political leaders in red states who seek to […]

Travois honors Native organizations leading the way in housing and economic development

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (June 8, 2023) – Travois, a certified B Corporation that works with Indigenous organizations to advance housing and economic development, recently honored industry leaders who have created positive change in their communities . Presented at the 23rd Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing and Economic Development Conference in Washington, D.C., the Travois […]

NBC 11 Sports: Yuma Catholic baseball lights up 3A honors, Suns introduce new head coach

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Following their second consecutive 3A baseball semifinal appearance, the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks made their presence felt at year-end honours, both at the conference and regional levels. Six Shamrock players were named to the 3A West All-Region First or Second Team, while three Rocks made the All-Conference roster. Topping the list […]