John Wright

John is Editor of Parker Live. He is also the host of a daily afternoon radio show on KLPZ 1380am and a documentary filmmaker.

Documentary attracts 150 to local theater

A documentary film about the access of women around the world to good education attracted so many Parker people Wednesday night that a second theater had to be opened to accommodate them all. Girl Rising, which features the stories of 9 girls and young women around the world, is currently one of the top films in the nation, and is …

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California Avenue paving project this week

The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to pave State Route 95 Spur (California Ave.) in Parker from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5 between 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time through the work zone. What to expect during paving: SR 95 Spur (California Ave.) will be narrowed …

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Local blog highlights failures, successes of La Paz County

A blog post by Katie Turnbow, a Parker resident and public health official, has got people talking on social media sites. In the post, Turnbow looks at what she calls some “dismal” statistics on La Paz County health: “We are second worst in AZ for premature deaths (under the age of 75). We are the worst county when it comes …

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Aaron Hill Field dedicated

“There has never been, in 15 years, a turnout this big for a new field. Thank you Parker!” – Mike Kennedy (President, Diamondbacks Foundation) ——- The dedication of Aaron Hill Field in Parker was underway this morning with invited guests, Arizona Diamondbacks 2nd baseman Aaron Hill, the Town of Parker, the participation of local schools and a sponsorship by APS …

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What’s Going On?

You are cordially invited to participate in an upcoming Focus Group to assist the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism with the development of a new 2013-2015 State Service Plan for Arizona. The Focus Group will be approximately two hours in length and will provide you with an opportunity to share your perceptions, opinions, experience and ideas regarding the …

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