Long before Google, Alexa, Instagram and the internet, news was gathered through miles of legwork and worn-out shoes. A journalist was only as good as the relationships he cultivated and the sixth sense he developed. Reporting and uncovering stories required a tenacious and genuine interest in people, places and things that mattered, and a relentless hunger to know one more thing and to get it right before going to press. Ray Newton, a savvy street kid in the San Francisco Bay area in the … [Read more...] about Quintessential Newsman Trained in a News Field of Dreams
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YRMC, Blue Cross Blue Shield Continue to Discuss Insurance Coverage
Dignity Health Regional Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), have agreed to restart negotiations regarding a dispute between the hospital and the healthcare insurer about reimbursement for certain medical care and surgical treatments. The issue has left some patients in Yavapai County confused about what this means for their coverage. Emergency services will continue to be covered, but some of the medical services may be considered out of network and would cost … [Read more...] about YRMC, Blue Cross Blue Shield Continue to Discuss Insurance Coverage
Superhosts Share Tips for Short-Term Rental Success
Wendy Chavis designed and built her Prescott home to raise her teenaged daughters. But empty nest syndrome began to emerge when they left home after high school. “Airbnb took the empty nest right out of the house,” declared the Airbnb Superhost. From her four-bedroom home, guests can see the mountains and are close to the Prescott National Forest. “The online description of my Airbnb talks about plenty of peace and quiet, so it brings in the kind of guest that fits right in,” said Chavis, a … [Read more...] about Superhosts Share Tips for Short-Term Rental Success
Delayed Justice Center and Jail Near Completion
The construction on the Yavapai County Justice Center and Jail should be completed this month and the sheriff should be given the key by early summer, according to county officials. “We’re getting really close,” said David McAtee, public information officer for the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. The project, which has been underway since late 2020, is located along Prescott Lake Parkway. After construction is completed, McAtee said they have to go through the punch list to make sure … [Read more...] about Delayed Justice Center and Jail Near Completion
Helping Writers Publish Books
Lizzy McNett knows what it takes to write and publish a book. She has more than a dozen books to her name and has founded Writers Publishing House in Prescott to offer a clearer path to getting books edited, published, distributed and promoted. Writers Publishing House accepts manuscripts across all genres, without an agent, from anywhere in the world. “We offer a unique partnership with authors that gives them the same clout as major authors with printed books sold at major retailers,” she … [Read more...] about Helping Writers Publish Books
Cancer Support Community Arizona Offering Free Services Statewide
When Cancer Support Community Arizona opened its doors in 1999, it was with the goal that no one impacted by cancer – from the newly diagnosed to long-term survivors to caregivers and loved ones – would have to face the disease alone. The always-free services, which include educational workshops, support groups, resources and referrals, social and healthy lifestyle programs, would help ease the cancer journey by empowering participants, increasing their feelings of hope and connection and … [Read more...] about Cancer Support Community Arizona Offering Free Services Statewide
Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway, Ignore the Lily Pads
Can you remember back to a time when you could twirl, leap and sing with abandon? Not only that, if someone were watching, you might have loved it even more! Sadly, that wild, uninhibited freedom of feeling completely alive, joyful and spontaneous seems to get trained out of most of us, probably when we start integrating with more people and feeling their judgement and their disapproval. And now as adults, many of us have developed a thing called: Fear. We fear being criticized. We fear being … [Read more...] about Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway, Ignore the Lily Pads
Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
With all the technology and audience reach available to us literally at our fingertips, we all have the opportunity to truly star in our own lives, be visible on any number of social media platforms, create our own podcasts and even shine through Zoom calls. Leadership experts tells us this kind of exposure could increase our marketability, boost sales, promote ideas and magnify our influence. The problem is, most of us haven’t taken the time to learn how to be polished on camera, how to use a … [Read more...] about Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival
For nine days, Sedona rolled out the red carpet for filmmakers, actors, producers and writers in the 29th Annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 18-26. During the event each year, the Red Rock Country becomes a mini Hollywood of sorts. So, it’s no surprise that residents and visitors found it commonplace last month to share a moment with “One Day at a Time” actor and local Glenn Scarpelli, wait for a ride next to “Taxi” star Judd Hirsch, catch Tim Daly on the fly [Wings], or get deep … [Read more...] about Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival
Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
The 4th Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Awards, sponsored by Quad Cities Business News, is expanding and increasing its impact with three award categories at this year’s High Tea celebration, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. “Our goal is to showcase excellence demonstrated by women leaders in the Quad Cities and to inspire all to achieve their potential,” said QCBN Publisher Amy Bix. The ATHENA Awards is an international program that honors outstanding … [Read more...] about Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders