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VALLEY UNION GOVERNING BOARD MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:30 P.M. 📢

ELFRIDA, Ariz. — The Valley Union High School District Governing Board is scheduled to meet tonight, Wednesday, September 2, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting comes amid increased community attention surrounding Valley Union High School and recent concerns that have been raised regarding the district and its athletic program.

Superintendent/Principal Elizabeth Hawkins recently released a statement addressing several of those concerns and encouraging community members to communicate with the district and follow the appropriate process when bringing concerns forward.

Given that a number of claims currently circulating within the community have not been independently verified, CoolFMLive will not characterize those claims as fact.

Community members interested in hearing directly from district leadership and following tonight’s Governing Board meeting can attend or watch via Zoom.

Meeting: Wednesday, September 2
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Union High School
Zoom: Meeting link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87195348855?pwd=lxRyj5mWnfShEaBPe3uUFPTG7k2PLd.1

Meeting ID: 871 9534 8855
Passcode: 742975

CoolFMLive will continue following the situation and provide additional information as it becomes officially available or independently verified.

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🚨 PLANNED BURNING CONTINUES AT FORT HUACHUCA — SMOKE MAY BE VISIBLE 🚨

FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. — Residents around Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca may notice smoke in the area as planned slash pile burning continues this week.

Fort Huachuca, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, is conducting slash pile burns in Tinker Canyon on the installation’s south range near the perimeter fence.

Burning began Tuesday, Sept. 1, and is scheduled to continue through Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at approximately 8 a.m. each day.

Smoke may be visible throughout much of the day; however, officials expect minimal impacts to Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista. No structures or power lines are threatened as part of the operation.

The public should also be aware that additional slash pile burning is expected to continue throughout September. Weekly notifications will be provided as burning operations are scheduled.

If you see smoke coming from the Fort Huachuca/Tinker Canyon area this week, it may be associated with these planned burn operations.

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MARRIAGE GAME NIGHT — DINNER, TRIVIA & A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION!

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Couples, get ready for a fun night out! Village Meadows Baptist Church is hosting Marriage Game Night, hosted by Jeff Davenport, on Friday, September 11!

Think you and your spouse make a great team? Put it to the test with a “Family Feud”-style trivia night, enjoy a FREE dinner, and spend an evening laughing and connecting with other couples in the community.

MARRIAGE GAME NIGHT
Friday, September 11
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Village Meadows Baptist Church – Family Life Center
1407 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ

And parents, they’ve got you covered! Free childcare will be provided for children ages 6 months through 6th grade.

Registration is required:
Couples should register using the event QR code.
Those needing childcare should also complete the separate childcare registration QR code.

Dinner is free, the competition is friendly, and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy some quality time together!

Mark your calendars for September 11 and get ready for Marriage Game Night at Village Meadows Baptist Church!

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‼️MAN KILLED IN SAINT DAVID SHOOTING IDENTIFIED ‼️

SAINT DAVID, Ariz. — The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died following a shooting at a Saint David residence early Sunday morning as 67-year-old Daniel Elzy of Saint David.

According to an update released by the Sheriff’s Office, next of kin has been notified and the investigation remains ongoing.

The shooting occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30, after authorities received a report of a possible burglary in progress at a Saint David residence.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner was inside the residence with his family, including two small children, when he reported hearing what sounded like a window breaking. After checking his home security system, the homeowner reported seeing someone immediately outside the residence.

Benson Police Department officers were first to arrive and located a male subject, now identified as Elzy, outside a window of the home and appearing unresponsive. Officers began life-saving measures while medical personnel from the Benson Fire Department and St. David Fire responded. Despite resuscitation efforts, Elzy was pronounced deceased.

The homeowner told investigators that after entering the main living area, he observed a shadow near a window and believed someone was attempting to gain entry into the residence. The homeowner told deputies he was armed and fired his weapon, apparently striking the individual outside.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded and assumed the investigation.

Sheriff Mark Dannels previously emphasized that investigators are working to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the shooting and asked that conclusions not be drawn while the investigation remains active.

As of the latest update, the Sheriff’s Office has not announced any additional findings or charges related to the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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FLORIDA ORDERS FLOCK CAMERAS REMOVED FROM STATE HIGHWAYS — AS DEBATE CONTINUES IN COCHISE COUNTY

The national debate surrounding Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras continues to grow — and the latest development out of Florida echoes many of the same concerns being raised here in Cochise County.

Florida transportation officials have ordered automated license plate readers located within state highway rights-of-way to be removed, citing concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance and reported misuse of the technology.

The decision is particularly relevant locally as Cochise County communities continue debating the use of Flock cameras.

Sierra Vista previously terminated its Flock contract following public concerns, while Cochise County officials have also faced questions over the technology. More recently, the controversy reached Benson, where two Flock cameras were intentionally damaged — including one that was reportedly cut down from its pole.

Supporters say the cameras are valuable law enforcement tools that can help locate stolen vehicles, identify vehicles connected to crimes and find missing or vulnerable people.

Critics argue the concern isn’t simply whether the cameras can help solve crimes — it’s how much information is collected, who can access it, how long it’s retained and how that information could potentially be used or shared.

That leaves a question communities across the country — including Cochise County — are increasingly confronting:

Where should the line be drawn between technology that helps law enforcement protect the public and technology capable of tracking the movements of ordinary citizens?

Florida’s decision isn’t the end of the Flock camera debate. If anything, it shows the conversation happening here in Cochise County is part of a much larger national discussion.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras an important public-safety tool with the right safeguards, or do the privacy concerns outweigh the benefits?

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⚾🎟️ Get your tickets for the Mexican Baseball Fiesta!

Presale tickets are available now:

🟢 Box Seats: $18
🔴 General Admission: $12

The last day to purchase presale tickets is August 28—don’t wait!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to get yours today.

Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/mexican-baseball-fiesta-2026-tickets-1993554248422?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tl...

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📍 Copper King Stadium
⏰ Gates open at 5:30 PM | Game starts at 7:00 PM

#MexicanBaseballFiesta #VamosADouglas #Naranjeros #Yaquis
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⚾🎟️ ¡Compra tus boletos para la Fiesta del Béisbol Mexicano!
Boletos de preventa disponibles ahora:

🟢 Palco: $18
🔴 Entrada general: $12

¡El último día para comprar boletos en preventa es el 28 de agosto! No esperes más—escanea el código QR del volante y compra tus boletos hoy. 🇲🇽⚾🇺🇸

Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/mexican-baseball-fiesta-2026-tickets-1993554248422?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tl...
📅 Miércoles, 30 de septiembre de 2026
📍 Estadio Copper King

⏰ Puertas abren a las 5:30 p. m. | Juego a las 7:00 p. m.

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ARIZONA AG CALLS FOR DATA CENTER PAUSE — WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR COCHISE COUNTY⁉️

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Attorney General Kris Mayes is calling for a statewide pause on approving and building new data centers, particularly large-scale artificial intelligence facilities.

The announcement comes as Cochise County continues developing its own approach to the industry.

In April, the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted regulations requiring proposed data centers to obtain Special Use Authorization and meet additional requirements involving water use, electricity, noise, emergency planning and compatibility with surrounding areas.

No active data center applications were pending in the county at the time.

On Aug. 25, supervisors held a work session to review the regulations and discuss possible changes. Topics included distinguishing large hyperscale facilities from smaller data centers, as well as concerns about water, power, noise, traffic, environmental impacts and public transparency.

Mayes is asking state lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs to pause new data center approvals while Arizona develops a statewide plan for managing the industry’s growth.

Her concerns focus largely on water and electricity. She says data centers could increase pressure on the power grid, potentially raising costs for customers, while their cooling systems and related power generation may require significant water.

Mayes also cited Arizona’s reduced Colorado River allocation as a reason to pause large-scale development while the state evaluates its long-term water and power needs.

The proposal is not a permanent ban. It would temporarily halt new approvals while statewide guidelines are developed.

For now, Cochise County has no approved hyperscale AI data center. Local officials are preparing regulations before any major proposal arrives, while the state considers whether a broader pause is needed.

Should Arizona pause new large-scale data center projects, or should counties and cities continue setting their own rules?

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‼️COCHISE COUNTY JURY RETURNS GUILTY VERDICTS IN CHILD ABUSE CASE‼️

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco announced that a jury has returned guilty verdicts against 43-year-old Dameon Blaise Cunningham in connection with the abuse and neglect of children at an Elfrida residence stemming from June 16, 2023.

Cunningham was found guilty on two counts of child abuse. According to the Cochise County Attorney's Office, the jury determined that Cunningham acted “knowingly,” but did not find that the circumstances were likely to produce death or serious physical injury. As a result, the offenses are classified as Class 4 felonies.

The jury returned the following verdicts:

• Count 1 — Kidnapping, Class 2 Felony: NOT GUILTY
• Count 2 — Kidnapping, Class 2 Felony: NOT GUILTY
• Count 3 — Child Abuse: GUILTY
• Count 4 — Child Abuse: GUILTY

County Attorney Lori Zucco said her trial team “fought the good fight” in seeking convictions on the more serious charges, which would have carried mandatory prison sentences. According to Zucco, the prosecution faced difficulties after the minor victims refused to testify at trial and were taken out of state by their mother.

The case was investigated by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, with Reserve Deputy Roger Clark serving as the case officer.

Deputy County Attorneys Michael Powell and Deana Champagne prosecuted the jury trial with Paralegal Dallas Bullington.

CoolFMLive will provide additional information as it becomes available.

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A HUGE FAMILY FUN DAY IS COMING TO HEREFORD — AND IT’S ALL FREE!

HEREFORD, Ariz. — Mark your calendars and bring the whole family! Country Estates Baptist Church is getting ready for a BIG Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 5, and everyone in the community is invited!

The best part? The entire event is FREE!

Starting at 11:00 AM, families can come out for a full day of fun, fellowship and activities, including:

• Jumping castles
• Water slides
• Food and snacks
• Activities for the whole family
• A special performance by Saul Aubin
• And plenty of opportunities to spend time together as a community!

There will also be FREE lunch available during the event. Those planning to attend are encouraged to reserve their plates ahead of time to help the church prepare enough food for everyone.

To reserve your lunch plates, call or text Country Estates Baptist Church at 520-378-2836.

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ Fun starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Country Estates Baptist Church
5700 S. Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615

This is a wonderful opportunity to get the kids out of the house, enjoy some food, cool off on the water slides, listen to live entertainment and spend the day surrounded by friends, neighbors and family — without spending a dime.

Country Estates Baptist Church wants everyone to know that ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring your family, invite your friends and come ready for a great day together.

Help us spread the word throughout Cochise County — September 5 is going to be a fun one in Hereford!

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