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Maricopa
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Tamale Store, a family-run business in north Phoenix, is named Best Tamale by La Voz Arizona readers. Local voters praised its diverse flavors & respect for tradition as the store celebrates a legacy of sharing cherished Mexican recipes with the community. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green is working his way back via live rep workouts after a right hamstring strain and is in a 2-to-3-week evaluation period (with a potential return later this month), coach Jordan Ott said. He last played on Nov. 8. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Former Basha QB Demond Williams Jr., a local Chandler standout, entered the transfer portal yesterday after signing a lucrative deal with Washington. The university is pursuing legal options to enforce an agreement on NIL rights while LSU reportedly expresses interest in signing him. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Today, a rhino from the Phoenix Zoo picked Miami to lose the Fiesta Bowl against Ole Miss — a quirky vote that brings an unexpected twist ahead of the game. 12 News
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