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Defense attorneys take aim at law governing interaction with crime victims
Defense attorneys allege in a federal suit filed today that an Arizona law blocking them from speaking with crime victims and their relatives violates the First Amendment.
Teenage mercenary
Little is known about Laurence Brown – even his name is in question. He was an American and just 17 years old when he flew his bi-plane over the […]
Budget nuggets: winners, prospective teachers, horse breeders; losers, some kids
While the big ticket and politically charged budget items get most of the attention, there are hundreds of items that get little to no fanfare. Following are a few of those items.
General Miles in Tucson
Nelson Appleton Miles was born Aug. 6, 1839, at Westminster, Mass. On Sept. 9, 1861, at the age of 22, he was appointed a first lieutenant in the 22nd Massachusetts […]
Charles Poston, the father of Arizona
The man at the right is Charles Debrille Poston, Arizona’s first delegate to Congress and the Father of Arizona, so designated in 1899 by the 20th Territorial Legislature. With him […]
Mohave County Officials – 1910
Here are a few facts we know about three of the men in this photograph, Henry Lovin, William Blakely and Walter Brown. Henry Lovin had a difficult early career, but […]
Husband of Democratic minority leader arrested for allegedly assaulting her
Phoenix police arrested the husband of Democratic Minority Leader Rebecca Rios last night following a fight with the legislator, according to a TV news outlet.
Martin Gold, Phoenix pioneer
By all accounts, Martin Gold was a humble and hard-working man. He was popular among the immigrant community, especially the Mexicans—who called him Don Martin—because of his facility with languages.
The Execution of James Malone
James Malone confessed to the murder of a fellow soldier, Richard L. Lawler, and was tried before a military court on January 10, 1876. How he came to make his confession is unclear.
Reporter Gary Grado promoted to Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor
Award-winning journalist Gary Grado has been promoted to the position of managing editor of the Arizona Capitol Times. He will replace veteran editor Tom Spratt, who is retiring on March […]
BridgeTower Media acquires Color Magazine
BridgeTower Media, parent company of Arizona Capitol Times, has announced the acquisition of Color Magazine, a premiere publication focused on publishing and events for diverse business professionals.
The First St. Mary’s Hospital
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson was dedicated on April 24, 1880, and received its first 11 patients on May 1.
