Flexitarian vs. Omnivore: Limiting meat intake may help improve heart health

Health, Journal, March 2024

NATION – Eating less meat could have benefits for the heart, research has found. Changing dietary habits and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Plant-based diets have been linked to a reduced risk of...

Arizona AG joins FTC and coalition of states to challenge merger of Kroger & Albertsons supermarkets

Business, Journal, March 2024

ARIZONA – Attorney General Kris Mayes, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a bipartisan coalition of states, today announced the filing of a lawsuit that challenges the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons. These companies are the country’s two largest...

NPS phases out ‘Trailer Village’ at Cottonwood Cove

General, March 2024

MOHAVE COUNTY — The National Park Service (NPS) has set into motion a plan that will see the gradual phasing out of a longstanding trailer park on the shores of Lake Mohave. The Trailer Village at Cottonwood Cove, which has been a fixture in the area since the early...

Eating this much protein can be bad for your heart health

Health, March 2024

NATION – Experts say protein in foods such as eggs and meat are necessary for overall health, but people should be careful not to consume too much on a daily basis. Researchers report that taking in too much protein on a daily basis can produce heart health issues. In...

Proposed bill would consolidate control of Mohave County public schools

General, Journal, March 2024

MOHAVE COUNTY – A controversial bill proposed by two Mohave County legislators would implement a pilot program consolidating control of the county’s public school districts under a single elected official. House Bill 2717, sponsored by State Reps. John Gillette...

Veterans double benefits for education

Editorial, Journal, March 2024

By Freddy GrovesPer a Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VAOIG) report, veterans who are enrolled at the same time in two different education programs are receiving housing allowance benefits from both. The two programs are the Post-9/11 GI...

Arizona residents brace for fallout from University of Arizona’s financial problems

General, Journal, March 2024

ARIZONA – The financial crisis gripping the University of Arizona is sending shockwaves throughout the state, raising concerns about the impact on Arizona residents, including those in Mohave County. The size of the university’s financial problems has become...

4 ways small businesses can innovate without a big budget

Journal, March 2024

NATION — In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it’s important for small business owners to adopt a mindset for innovation. However, the misconception that innovation requires vast resources and significant time investment can often deter entrepreneurs and business...

Antibiotics may harm healthy gut bacteria and have long term health effects

Health, Journal, March 2024

NATION — Antibiotics may not only harm healthy gut bacteria but also have short- and long-term effects on a person’s health. For example, they can reduce gutflora diversity and affect digestion. Sometimes, antibiotics are necessary to treat a bacterial infection....

Planning home improvements in 2024? Start at the top

Home Improvement, March 2024

NATION – At first glance, the value of some home improvements can be hard to see – particularly when the improvements are in the attic. While a gleaming kitchen backsplash, an expansive patio deck or luxury spa bath are all pleasing to the eye, the value...