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It's that time of year again when the snakes will start showing up again around Cochise County, but one local man doesn't want people to be afraid of them -- and instead learn to live with them, and have them safely removed if needed. Learn more about the "Snake Guy" in today's issue.

We also have the latest details in the suspected murder and double suicide involving an infant boy and two adults, an update on the case of a woman accused of defrauding several clients, plus more news from across the state and country as we wrap up another week.

A recent study confirmed what those of us living here already know -- Arizona is a great place to retire. And one reason that our state isn't higher on the list doesn't apply here in Cochise County, which means those of us who decided to live here, whether retired or not, must have made a pretty good choice.

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Mars has a new inhabitant after NASA landed the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet yesterday afternoon. The robotic researcher will search for signs of ancient life and collect samples for possible retrieval in the future. Learn all about Perseverance's mission here.

Friend of Cochise
"On this date in 1914, Thomas Jeffords, Chiricahua Apache Indian agent and close friend of Cochise, died," according to the Associated Press. Jeffords was instrumental in bringing a short-lived peace during the Apache Wars due to his relationship with the Chiricahua,
and the events of his life were dramatized in the 1950 Golden Globe winning film, Broken Arrow.

Don't forget our Daily Chirp podcast has new episodes available 5 days a week, check out today's feature on St. Vincent de Paul's thrift store upgrades and much more here. Take care out there and have a great Friday everyone!

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'Snake Guy' aims to keep people, reptiles safe
'Snake Guy' aims to keep people, reptiles safe
Editor’s note: Meet Your NABUR is a video series highlighting noteworthy local residents in Cochise County, brought to you by NABUR, the Herald/Review’s free online forum. Head to nabur.myheraldreview.com to see the accompanying video interview.
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Three people found dead in apartment, including 5-month-old boy, in suspected double suicide, murder
SIERRA VISTA — Two adults and an infant found shot to death in an apartment is likely a case of double suicide and a murder, police said Thursday.
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Woman accused of defrauding clients is released from county jail
Woman accused of defrauding clients is released from county jail
BISBEE — The owner of a payroll services company who investigators said defrauded her clients of more than $1 million was released from the Cochise County Jail on Tuesday after her attorney assured a judge that she was not a…
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DUSD honors COVID-19 victims
DUSD honors COVID-19 victims
DOUGLAS — The administration for the Douglas Unified School District held a COVID-19 memorial last Friday evening for those who have lost their life to this horrific pandemic.
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Report: Arizona on track for 11% jobs increase over 2 years
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Ex-Arizona politician appeals sentence in adoption scheme
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US lets in asylum-seekers stuck in Mexico, ends Trump policy
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Democrats consider piecemeal approach to immigration reform
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Massive breach fuels calls for US action on cybersecurity
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World leaders applaud US formal return to Paris climate pact
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Steven Roberts: The choice facing Republicans
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Byron York: Should a '9/11-style' commission investigate the Capitol riot?
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