At the Whitlow Rodeo just outside of Florence, an estimated 5,000 people came out for the Bluegrass Roundup event to have a good time and take in some good music. As the sun began to fall on the night, guests also had the chance to watch hot air balloons light up the sky.
Speaking of music, a local band is proving that age is just a number. The Robson Ranch-based band The Girls Next Door bring an enthusiastic stage presence to their renditions of songs like the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction.” The retirees continue to share their love of music with others and hope to inspire people to follow their passion.
And, in the sports world, the Phoenix Suns shocked everyone late last night, making a blockbuster trade that brings Brooklyn Nets star player Kevin Durant to the valley. The Suns have immediately become favorites to bring an NBA Championship to Arizona.
The Casa Grande Union High School District Governing Board appears set to appoint Jeff Lavender as the interim superintendent of the district, according to a meeting agenda for Thursday.
With the Super Bowl only days away from being played in Glendale, Casa Grande Municipal Airport is prepared to deal with expected aviation overflow traffic from the greater Phoenix area.
Senior Belclem Namegabe has come a long way since his freshman year of high school and first year in Coolidge. The talented running back is now committed to playing Division II collegiate football at Rocky Mountain College in Montana.
In his first speech to Congress since Republicans took control of the House, President Joe Biden called for unity in his State of the Union address. But the president was heckled throughout the speech, reflecting the newly empowered GOP.
The 37th annual Historic Florence Home Tour will be held from 10 a.m . to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. A total of 15 buildings will be featured on this year’s tour.