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Pima County celebrates eight GED’s awarded through adult education program

Recipients overcame significant life challenges including drug addiction and homelessness.

Homeless women of all ages in Tucson find hope at Sister José Women’s Center

The Tucson-based nonprofit is committed to the mission of aiding and uplifting women experiencing homelessness.

Remembering Movie Legend Roger Corman.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Macro photographer Jillian Cowles peers into the private life of spiders; and Chris Dashiell visits "The Tomb of Ligeia".

AZ unemployment drops to near-record level

Arizona has approached the record low annually for three years

Eviction filings in Pima County: Constables on the front line of a housing crisis

Constables in Pima County enforce evictions, balancing duty and compassion amid rising housing insecurity.

The Buzz: Helping those who would otherwise be homeless

We highlight two efforts aimed at getting people off the streets in southern Arizona

Police asking for community’s help in homicide investigation of UA Student

Erin Jones was killed at an off-campus party April 28.

Section of Grant Road will undergo construction until 2026

Lanes will be closed overnight starting at 8 p.m.

The Buzz: Large corporate homeownership and housing prices

As the cost to rent or buy a home in Southern Arizona skyrockets, corporate ownership can receive blame.

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

Despite growing gaps in homeless services, community assistance groups feel unsupported

Mutual aid organizers report the feelings of hostility have increased this year.

The Buzz: Protests at Arizona's universities

Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.

Students protest at UA for the third day

Robbins defends law enforcement’s actions in a University-wide statement and announces UAPD will have a “zero tolerance approach” going forward.

Law enforcement storms encampment on University of Arizona campus

At least four arrests happened shortly after 2 am, and encampment pop-ups were torn down by law enforcement.

Wildlife bridge and underpass are used thousands of times each month

Humans are helping them by volunteering during "habitat restoration days"

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