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...

How to spot an infection under a scab and steps to take

Health, March 2024

NATION — The body creates scabs to protect wounds from bacteria. If bacteria do get in, the wound can become infected. This may cause a crusty, yellow scab to develop. Medical treatments and home remedies may help. What is a scab? A scab is a collection of material,...

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...

AZYP awarded significant grant aimed to assist homeless youth

General, March 2024

MOHAVE COUNTY — The Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) has secured a significant financial boost in its mission to support homeless youth in Mohave County. The non-profit organization has been awarded a $307,000 grant from The Arizona Housing Coalition, part of the...

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...

Emerald Bay development project causing a stir in Bullhead City

Business, Journal, March 2024

BULLHEAD CITY — A potential development project that could transform an undeveloped swath of land into a bustling residential community is causing a stir in Bullhead City. The project, dubbed Emerald Bay, is proposed by developer S3 Group and could include hundreds of...

‘The Great Duck Pluck’ slated April 13 as fundraiser for River Fund Food Truck Frendzy, children’s coloring contest included in event at Bullhead Community Park

Entertainment, Journal, March 2024

BULLHEAD CITY — Thousands of little yellow rubber duckies will fill the swimming area at Bullhead Community Park on April 13 as River Fund, Inc., kicks off its newly re-named “Great Duck Pluck” fundraiser. The public can participate in the event for a chance to win...

Crown Equipment Corp. announces plans for new facility in Kingman

Business, Journal, March 2024

KINGMAN — Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has announced plans to establish a new multi-use facility in Kingman, Arizona. This strategic expansion is designed to bring key operations closer to Crown customers,...

Alabama court ruling sparks fears for future of IVF in U.S.

General, Journal, March 2024

NATION — In a pivotal moment for reproductive rights and the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the United States, a Republican senator’s recent blockage of legislation designed to federally protect access to IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies has...

Highway 95 repaving is ‘SUS’

Editorial, February 2024, Journal

This is a revelation that demands public attention! The recent transformation of Hwy 95 in Bullhead City, from a teeth-rattling gauntlet into a path of buttery smooth goodness, has led me to an astonishing hypothesis: This is no mere road improvement project. No! This...