Douglas Dispatch

06/05/2026

This story was published in collaboration with Somos Tucson.

06/05/2026

Every law enforcement agency in Cochise County will soon be using the same iris-scanning technology as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This week, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office announced that, with the support of the Western States S…

Every law enforcement agency in Cochise County will soon be using the same iris-scanning technology as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This week, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office announced that,

06/05/2026

🎬🍿 Movies in the Park is TOMORROW! 🍿🎬

Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars at 8th Street Veterans Memorial Park as we kick off our Movies in the Park series with Zootopia 2!

📅 Tomorrow – June 5
🕒 Movie begins at dusk (weather permitting)
📍 8th Street Veterans Memorial Park
🎟️ FREE Family Event

Don't forget to bring:
✅ Blankets
✅ Lawn chairs
✅ Family & friends

Grab your favorite snacks, find a cozy spot, and enjoy a movie night in the park with the community. We can't wait to see you there!

🍿🌟🎥

06/05/2026

A $20.8 million federal award will support reliability upgrades at the Apache Generating Station, a key electricity provider for Southeastern Arizona.

06/05/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨

Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a special Two-Day, 4th of July Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park!

📅 July 3 & July 4, 2026
📍 8th Street- Veterans Memorial Park

🎆 Family-fun, live music entertainment, community activities, and more! 🤩

⏰ Event times are being finalized, and the full event schedule will be released soon. 🗓️

✔️Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate ✌🏼two days of patriotism 🇺🇸, community, and summer fun with the City of Douglas! 🎉

🇺🇸🎇🎉

06/05/2026

SIERRA VISTA — Naco Heritage Alliance invites the public to a free screening of the Smithsonian documentary Breath of Freedom: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Civil Rights on June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Rothery Educational Service Center, 3305 E. Fry …

SIERRA VISTA — Naco Heritage Alliance invites the public to a free screening of the Smithsonian documentary Breath of Freedom: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Civil Rights on June

06/04/2026

SIERRA VISTA — Cochise College’s Small Business Development Center is helping local residents move from business ideas to business plans through its DreamBuilder program.

06/04/2026

The Douglas Unified School District continues to expand and refine its security efforts across all campuses, according to a comprehensive presentation delivered Tuesday by Security Director Augie Ballesteros during the Douglas School Board's regular…

Douglas Unified School District Security Director Augie Ballesteros provided a detailed update on campus safety efforts, including weapons detection systems, emergency response plans, security staffing, threat monitoring technology and future improvements discussed during the June school board meeti...

06/04/2026

Grand Opening Block Party on Monday, June 8.

🥊🔥 IT’S OFFICIAL — A NEW BOXING BUSINESS IS OPENING IN DOUGLAS! 🔥🥊

Join us for our Grand Opening Block Party and help us celebrate a new space built for strength, discipline, and community! 💪🏽

📅 Come enjoy:
🎮 Games
🎶 Music & good vibes
🥊 Gym tours
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for all ages
🤝 Community connection

🛍️ Vendors Wanted!
Interested in being part of the event? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up or click the link below!

Link: https://secure.rec1.com/AZ/douglas-az/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNDA2MDc=

📍 June 8th, 2026

📍 1801 E 9th St

🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Let’s support local, build community, and bring the energy! 🔥

06/04/2026

DOUGLAS — Cox Communications, the city of Douglas and the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista's Mayo Family Branch celebrated the opening of a new Cox Innovation Lab on June 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

DOUGLAS — Cox Communications, the city of Douglas and the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista's Mayo Family Branch celebrated the opening of a new Cox Innovation Lab on