Sedona, AZ — A deepening conflict between Sedona’s mayor and its first female police chief has prompted an outside investigation, raising questions about leadership, workplace culture, and the proper role of elected officials in city government. Mayor Scott Jablow, a longtime law enforcement veteran, filed a three-page complaint last week urging the city manager to place Police Chief Stephanie Foley on paid administrative leave and launch an investigation. The mayor’s move comes roughly a year after he made a similar request. Chief Foley had filed a 157-page human resources complaint accusing Jablow of harassment and fostering what she described as a departmental culture of “toxic…
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Sedona, AZ (August 20, 2025) – The artists at Rowe Fine Art Gallery are trying to hold tight to the fleeting days of summer and the golden hours and dramatic monsoon skies that inspire some of their best artwork. Before summer 2025 fades into the sunset, visit the gallery on Friday, September 5, at 4 p.m., and pay homage to carefree days during Summer Serenade. The show continues through the end of the month. It’s a great time to catch up with your favorite artists to see what they’ve been working on for the past three months. Sculptors Kim Kori and Ken Rowe…
SEDONA, Ariz. – Help shape tourism strategy in Sedona by applying for one of the five open seats on the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), with one vacancy following a resignation, as well as four other seats that will be open due to current member terms expiring in December. This voluntary body, established by city council, consists of 11 volunteers appointed to advise the city council and staff on decisions related to tourism strategic planning, marketing, visitor management, regional tourism efforts and any other tourism related matters assigned to it by the city council. The TAB represents a broad range of…
Prescott, AZ—Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) and the Highlands Center for Natural History welcome the change of seasons with a chamber music concert at the Highlands Center’s Kiwanis Amphitheater, 1375 Walker Rd, Prescott, on Saturday, September 13 at 6:30pm. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, this open-air concert features Arizona Philharmonic’s woodwind trio—Mary Simon (oboe), Mary Jackson (clarinet), and Chip King (bassoon), performing an eclectic program of light classical, folk, and Americana works. This event is a prelude to AZ Phil’s Season 8 | USA 250—A Celebration of American Composers, beginning October 5 at the Ruth Street Theater. Music Meets Nature “No other venue in the region can offer this delightful…
Festival partners with The Wilde Resort & Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” outdoor films Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 3 as we present “A Star Is Born” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. “A Star Is Born” was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Leading Actor for Bradley Cooper and…
Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE is a primary prevention organization in Yavapai County, AZ, dedicated to preventing youth drug use before it begins. The organization is excited to announce the continuation of its virtual learning series, “MATFORCE Messages,” with a new presentation to launch the fall season. This series features subject matter experts who cover a variety of topics aimed at fostering healthier communities. Substance Use in Pregnancy & Beyond: Impacts on Parents and Baby, presented by David Barko, Family Resource Center Director, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 11:00 am. This presentation…
Dave Koz and the Summer Horns bring your favorite horn band hits of the ‘70s to Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center Prescott, Arizona (August 13, 2025) – The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center invites you to The Ultimate Summer Party! Dave Koz and the Summer Horns are coming to town to deliver the timeless horn-band hits of the ’70s! From “Earth, Wind & Fire” to “Chicago”, “Tower of Power,” and beyond. Dave Koz is bringing the vintage feel-good horn music to the stage on Thursday night, August 21, at 7 p.m. The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is…
By DS Artificial intelligence has exposed how little brain research was regarded in the last few decades. Several diseases that caused deaths were prioritized but the brain didn’t seem to mean much [or need much] in the scale of preference. The brain, being complex, also stoked assumptions that regardless of whatever is done, meaningful progress might not be made. Now, AI is reality. Reality for intelligence, applicable to many aspects of valuable and productive work. AI, with language, can access the human mind, with effects on mental health, disorders and so forth. AI can teach — playing roles in learning and memory.…
By Linda Goldenstein My son, Cheston Trammel, is innocent and was wrongly convicted—and we need your help to share the truth. Seeking Truth and Justice for Cheston Trammel: On August 1, 2025, the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office published a post-trial press release about the Arson/Fraud case of my son, Cheston (Chet) Trammel. That release is substantially and materially false, and sadly, numerous media outlets repeated it without investigation. (However, the case promptly disappeared from the court access site.) In the interest of truth, fairness, and justice, I ask for your consideration of the facts: No Evidence of Arson: Cheston was…
Sedona, AZ — Author and photographer Jeanne “Bean” Murdock, of BEANFIT Publishing, added energy healing to her storytelling identity. The body is a picture worth a thousand words, and Murdock helps people to become “a picture of health.” For ten years, she has provided energy work (Reiki & massage) for dogs. Now Murdock is offering Reiki to humans, also, in-home and remotely. Murdock pairs intuition with 33 years of health and fitness expertise. She earned a physical education bachelor’s degree and completed a dietetics didactic program. Besides sixth sense, Murdock evaluates physical health and lifestyle habits by what the body…
Lily James, Willem Dafoe and more star in soulful Italian period drama Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Finally Dawn” showing Aug. 22-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Finally Dawn” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Lily James, Willem Dafoe, Rebecca Antonaci, Joe Keery, Rachel Sennott, and Alba Rohrwacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO0FVhzQg5A A young Roman woman during the 1950s is on the verge of becoming engaged to a man. She goes to Cinecittà to do an audition as an extra and is thrust into this almost infinite night during which…
Camp Verde, AZ- For kids who dream about opening their own business — or who have already taken that first step and want to keep learning — the Camp Verde Community Library (CVCL) will be hosting the Verde Valley Biz Kids Club for ages 7–12. Verde Valley Biz Kids Club is a fun, hands-on series where young entrepreneurs come together for activities, games, and projects that build leadership skills, boost confidence, and introduce important financial literacy concepts. It was created for families whose kids are excited about the idea of having their own business where they can create and sell what…
Sedona, AZ — August 14, 2025 — Former Sedona middle school student Maryam Jaffe, 14, has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Classic Art Category (ages 12–14) of the Sister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Showcase. Her winning artwork, Creating Global Friendships, earned her a $1,000 award and international recognition. Maryam’s entry was endorsed by the Sedona Sister Cities Association while she attended Red Rock Middle School. Now living in Ashland, Oregon, she will begin high school this fall. A self-taught artist, Maryam has been passionate about art and drawing for most of her life. “As a child,…
Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Rabbi Magal will lead Friday evening services on August 22, which will begin at 5:30…
By Steve Segner Sedona AZ — On Wednesday night, August 13, I attended a Sedona City Council work session where the police department presented its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. The cameras had already been installed but were not yet activated. This project has been years in the making. City police staff began studying and evaluating the program in 2021, investing hundreds of hours to ensure it was approached with care and deliberation. Since then, the effort has carried through two city councils, two police chiefs, and two city managers—evidence of a thoughtful, methodical process aimed at getting it…