A powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, flash flooding, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes across the central U.S. and Southeast. The storm, which has already caused travel disruptions in Arizona, is predicted to intensify as it moves across the southern Plains and into the Gulf Coast and Southeast, impacting a
Evaluation of the results of each team in the 2023 season
The latest Pac-12 football season outperformed expectations, with one team making it to the college football playoffs, two teams in the New Year’s Six Bowl, and boasting two Heisman Trophy finalists. The conference also had a winning record against Power Five opponents. Individually, teams like Arizona, Washington, and Oregon had standout seasons,
As GOP lawmakers head to border, U.S. to reopen legal crossings
The Biden administration is set to reopen several southern border crossings that have been closed due to record migrant arrivals. December saw the highest one-month total of illegal crossings, with nearly 250,000 recorded, which led to the closure of several legal border crossings in Texas, Arizona, and California. The reopening comes as tighter en
5 people including 3 young children die in house fire in Arizona: Authorities
Five people, including three children, died in a house fire in Bullhead City, Arizona, with authorities stating no adults might have been present. The fire took place around 5 p.m. on Saturday in a two-story duplex near the Colorado River. The ages of the victims ranged from 2 to 13, their identities are yet to […]
Arizona Town’s Legal Border Crossing Closed Due to Migrant Surge
The Lukeville, Arizona border crossing has experienced a record number of migrants attempting to cross into the U.S. daily, leading to its closure since Dec. 4. This has significantly impacted the local communities that rely on the port for trade and family connections. Many local businesses, such as the Why Not Travel Store, have seen […]
Arizona is sending the National Guard to the border : NPR
Arizona’s Governor, Katie Hobbs, has ordered the state’s National Guard to assist federal officials in managing an influx of migrants at the Mexico border. This move is in response to what Hobbs describes as the federal government’s refusal to secure the border and maintain safety. The number of troops and deployment time have not
How Arizona Fall League shapes destiny of MLB’s best
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) has served as a development ground for future MLB players for the past 30 years. Initiated by Roland Hemond in 1992, the league was created to provide U.S.-born players a domestic alternative to international winter ball. Each AFL team is composed of prospects from five major league organizations. Over the […]
Midday Nowcast: Plenty of Sunshine in the Alabama Sky : The Alabama Weather Blog
The weather forecast for North/Central Alabama predicts sunny days with highs in the upper 50s and 60s, and lows in the 30s and 40s. Southern and eastern Alaska are expected to face winter impacts till Wednesday, while the Upper Great Lakes anticipate light to moderate lake effect snow. The Southern Rockies and High Plains are […]
2023 Legal Marijuana Sales in Arizona Surpass $1 Billion
Since January 2021, the cannabis industry has generated over $4 billion, with about $2.5 billion coming from recreational sales. As of September, cannabis sales in Arizona surpassed the $1 billion mark for the year. Medical cannabis sales in Arizona have been declining since a peak of $73.4 million in April 2021. In contrast, recreational sales [&h
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman Trophy
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player since 2016 to win this prestigious award as part of a team that did not play for a conference championship. Transfered from Arizona State to LSU in 2022, Daniels received 503 first-place votes and 2,029 points. He is the fifth quarterback in […]