Southern Utah Events Guide Southern Utah Events Guide – April 25, 2024 Southern Utah Events Guide. Image by Arthur Halucha. Southern Utah Events Guide – April 25, 2024. This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Cotton Days, comedy, markets, art shows, local live music, and more. If you would like to add an upcoming event, you can add one here, or if you need to cancel or edit a previously submitted event, you can do so here. We would like to ask those who have had an ongoing event or one that had had to be postponed, is no longer happening, or ..read more

Lead Guitar – By RiversLead Guitar – By Rivers – Viewpoints and perspectives expressed throughout The Independent are those of the individual contributors. They do not necessarily reflect those held by the staff of The Independent or our advertising sponsors. Your comments, rebuttals, and contributions are welcome in accordance with our Terms of Service. Please be respectful and abide by our Community Rules. If you have privacy concerns you can view our Privacy Policy here. Thank you!  Click here to submit an article, guest opinion piece, or a Letter to the Editor Advertise with The Inde ..read more

With a forecasted opening of mid-year 2024, Utah Food Bank Hurricane Valley Food Pantry will provide services and food resources for residents of the Hurricane Valley and eastern Washington County.Utah Food Bank to Open New Hurricane Valley Food Pantry Partnership with Five County Association of Governments will offer food resources and services previously unavailable in Hurricane With a forecasted opening of mid-year 2024, Utah Food Bank Hurricane Valley Food Pantry will provide services and food resources for residents of the Hurricane Valley and eastern Washington County. This 9,200-square ..read more

Utah’s youth turkey hunt runs from April 26-28, and the spring general-season turkey hunt runs from April 29 to May 31. Youth can continue hunting during the general-season hunt if they don’t harvest during the youth hunt.What Hunters Should Know For The 2024 Utah Spring Turkey Hunt Utah’s spring general-season turkey hunts are about to get underway, and if you like the idea of getting outdoors and harvesting your own delicious bird, it’s not too late to buy a permit and research an area to hunt. Utah’s youth turkey hunt runs from April 26-28, and the spring general-season turkey hunt runs fro ..read more

Slowly Poisoning Us – By Adam ZyglisSlowly Poisoning Us – By Adam Zyglis – Viewpoints and perspectives expressed throughout The Independent are those of the individual contributors. They do not necessarily reflect those held by the staff of The Independent or our advertising sponsors. Your comments, rebuttals, and contributions are welcome in accordance with our Terms of Service. Please be respectful and abide by our Community Rules. If you have privacy concerns you can view our Privacy Policy here. Thank you!  Click here to submit an article, guest opinion piece, or a Letter to the Edito ..read more

A wild desert tortoise pokes its head out of a burrow. Photo by Jason Jones, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Division Of Wildlife Resources To Host Tortoise Viewing This Saturday At Snow Canyon DWR is Hosting Its First Desert Tortoise Viewing Event (Registration Information Below) Spring is a great time to visit southern Utah, especially with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hosting its first-ever desert tortoise viewing event! The Mojave desert tortoise is found in southwestern Utah, southern Nevada, southeastern California, and western Arizona. It is a different species from the S ..read more

The City of St. George Invites The Community To Join In Replenishing ‘Urban Forest’ During the Annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 27th, 2024.Annual Arbor Day Celebration In St. George April 27th The City of St. George Invites The Community To Join In Replenishing ‘Urban Forest’ During the Annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 27th, 2024. Picture a warm, sunny day, the smell of fresh air, and the calm of natural beauty surrounding you. Then imagine that sensation intensified as you join community members in planting trees along the Virgin River North Trail as part of the City of St. George’s ..read more

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Step into the heart of Beaver Dam, Arizona, at the Beaver Dam Station and Bar, and discover a cornerstone of the community that has been thriving for over 40 years.Entertainment Comes To Life At The 16th Annual Beaver Dam Jam May 2-5, 2024 Step into the heart of Beaver Dam, Arizona, at the Beaver Dam Station and Bar, and discover a cornerstone of the community that has been thriving for over 40 years. This year, from May 3-5, 2024, the legendary Beaver Dam Jam music festival returns for its 16th edition, promising a vibrant celebration of music, friendship, and community spirit. Festival Highl ..read more

Get ready for an evening of dancing, food, live entertainment, games, local vendors, and more on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Spring Fiesta and Neighborhood Slow Roll in Historic Downtown Cedar City!Community & Culture On Display At the Spring Fiesta & Slow Roll Join us for the 3rd Annual Spring Fiesta & Slow Roll in Historic Downtown Cedar City on May 3, 2024. Get ready for an evening of dancing, food, live entertainment, games, local vendors, and more on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Spring Fiesta and Neighborhood Slow Roll in Historic Downtown Cedar City ..read more