Maricopa County shelter waives dog adoption fees to reduce overcrowding

This weekend, Maricopa County Animal Shelters will be waiving fees for all dogs. “Empty Shelters” events are held when facilities are facing capacity issues. Due to overcrowding, the shelter divided the kennel into two sections, half of which were kept indoors and the other half outside. “We have swamp coolers, fans and misting systems to […]

Former Decatur police officer pleads not guilty, waives arraignment

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette, charged with murder in the shooting death of Decatur resident Stephen Perkins, has pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment scheduled for next month. Mack Bailey Market (Marshall County Sheriff's Department/Facebook) The incident last September sparked protests and anger against Decatur police and Mayor Tab […]