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.

Swearing in of new AWC board member

Arizona Western College District #2 has a new board member. The swearing-in of Melissa Wright was held in front of the La Paz campus and conducted by La Paz County Schools Superintendent Janice Shelton. In attendance were the college president Dr. Glenn E. Mayle, Associate Dean for La Paz County Services Rich Tozer, board members Anna Camacho and Randy Hartless, …

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Blue Cross to cover La Paz urgent care

La Paz Regional Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona have signed a three year contractual agreement which includes, for the first time, urgent care services. “We have been a Blue Cross provider for years,” said James Ehasz, hospital CFO, “and effective December 1, urgent care is included in our contract.” The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona network …

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Roadworks on 72 next week

Arizona Public Service crews will be working on State Route 72 near milepost 46 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 9. Intermittent lane restrictions can be expected during work hours. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for APS construction equipment and personnel.

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149 boxes sent to the troops for Christmas

Christmas for the Troops co-founder Bill Risen tells Parker Live that 149 boxes of donated items from La Paz County have been sent to our troops in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, a team of volunteers helped pack magazines, books, personal care items, cookies, candy, soup, playing cards and many other items in USPS shipping boxes. The total cost to send …

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Booster seats available

La Paz County Health Department Press Release: Holiday travel season is here and La Paz County Health Department would like to remind residents about the child booster seat law that went into effect August 2nd. Children ages 5-8, who are shorter than 4 foot 9 inches (4’9”), are required by law to be in a booster seat. The purpose of …

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