🌱 War Refugees At AZ Border + Cibola Student Service Academy Nom

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Yuma today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine; windy in the p.m.. High: 69 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

• A growing number of Russians and Ukrainians are reportedly traveling to Mexico, buying cheap cars, and driving across the border into the United States to seek asylum. Some Russians and Ukrainians have also tried crossing between ports of entry, including near Yuma. A Reuters photographer saw a young Ukrainian couple with twins turn themselves over to U.S. border agents and ask for asylum on Jan. 22 in the Yuma area. (Reuters)
• Senator Kyrsten Sinema has nominated over 50 Arizona students for Service Academies in its 2022-2023 school year, including one student from Cibola High School in Yuma. Arizona's senior Senator can nominate students who are interested in joining the U.S. Service Academies to serve in their choice of the Armed Forces. (KYMA)
• Celebrate "3/10" in Yuma by watching a screening of "3:10 to Yuma" at the Historic Yuma Theatre! The City is hosting a double feature showing of this classic movie bearing Yuma's namesake. The 1957 film will be shown at 4:00 p.m., followed by the 2007 remake at 7 p.m. This event is open to all residents for free, and concessions will be available for purchase. (City of Yuma)

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Today in Yuma:

• Midnight At The Oasis Festival At Ray Kroc Complex (9:00 AM)
• Murphys Yuma Gun Show At Yuma County Fairgrounds (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Yuma has been featured in this article by The Everygirl, which touts our community as a "great Southwestern city with fun Wild West vibes." Check it out! (Facebook)
• Look Who's Blogging is giving away an annual family pass to Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. To enter, all you have to do is post #Yuma in the comment section of their YouTube video. A winner will be randomly drawn on Friday, Mar. 11. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all Monday morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.