Fifty five participants to walk in the 10th annual Migrant Trail

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:36am

On May 27, a diverse group of fifty five individuals will begin a 75-mile walk to call attention to the human rights crisis occurring on the southern border. The tenth annual Migrant Trail: We Walk for Life is a joint endeavor of community groups and individuals from both sides of the border walking in solidarity with migrants to demand an end to the deaths in the desert.

Sponsoring groups are based in Arizona and across the

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Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:28am

Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Large numbers of visitors are expected this Memorial Day weekend to the Coronado National Forest’s most popular campgrounds and picnic areas.

Officials with the Coronado National Forest are offering the following tips for a fun and safe holiday or any other weekend visit:

Campfires, Smoking and Fireworks. Due to increased fire danger, the

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Nogales checks itself out in The Hangover: Part 3

Submitted by JD Wallace on Thursday, May 23rd, 6:14 am

NOGALES, AZ (Tucson News Now)- Oasis Cinema in Nogales was full of people
who were eager to see how they and their hometown of Nogales looked on the big
screen in The Hangover: Part Three.

"This is my really happy face," said Diana
Arellano, who was an extra during the shooting of the film.

"I came to watch it because it was filmed in
my hometown, and I want to see how it came out," said Ivan Lopez.

They saw Morley Avenue transformed into
Tijuana for the shooting of The Hangover: Part Three, back in October.
Arellano was at the movie to see if she made it in as an extra.

"I was just at the plaza, just like walking
there," she explained about her assignment for the movie.

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AZ State Braille and Talking Book Library coming to Sierra Vista

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:04pm

AZ State Braille and Talking Book Library coming to Sierra Vista

The Sierra Vista Public Library will be hosting a representative from the Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library on June 4, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. During the

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BBB announces 2013 Torch Awards Winners

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:29am

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recognized ten local companies at the 2013 Torch Awards Luncheon at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

Winners were honored in three categories: the Ethics Award, the Good Neighbor Award, and the Customer Excellence Award:

The Ethics Award: Honors a

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Fort to remember fallen comrades at annual Memorial Day ceremony

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 9:38am

Fort to remember fallen comrades at annual Memorial Day ceremony

Fort Huachuca will honor America's veterans and salute fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: May 27 at 11:30 a.m.,

WHERE: Post Cemetery on Ft. Huachuca.

Cemetery parking is limited and attendees are requested to park in the

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