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Written by Taylor Reed
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 As the temperature dropped below 60 and a cold wind whipped through the streets, Tombstone showed a soft spot as locals gathered together in a walkdown for Peter Tiscia.
The Tombstone walkdown is a unique tradition that has been around since the Earps, Clantons and McLaurys. This is the way that the people of Tombstone offer a final tribute to friends who have died.
"I think it is a great and a very unique way to show respect, but it is very emotional," said Darba Jo Butler who works at the Bird Cage Theatre and has lived in Tombstone the last five years.
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Written by Alyssa Thompson
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Citing "an enhanced sense of fear, intimidation and disorder," town officials amended the city's solicitation ordinance and now will prohibit businesses from soliciting more than 15 feet from their own front doors.
Over the objections of several residents and business owners, the council voted 4-1 March 9 for a stricter solicitation law. Members took no time to discuss the amendment and passed it immediately. Ward I Councilman Steve Troncale voted against it.
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Written by Candace Begody
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 A gun shop owner may have to prove in court that LED lights were used in the 1800s if he wants to keep his signs on display.
Since the shop opened last April, Tombstone Territorial Firearms co-owner James Thomas has used LED signs, which read "OPEN" and "GUNS," in his window to attract customers.
Now, almost a year after the grand opening, officials cited Thomas for violating a city ordinance that bans the use of blinking, flashing and revolving lights or otherwise bright lights in the Schieffelin Historic District.
Under the ordinance, "Design and Signage Guidelines," rules for such lights are spelled out in two sections: Exteriors and Signs.
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Written by Adam Lehrer
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Opponents say an Arizona bill criminalizing illegal immigration would prove costly, lead to racial profiling and make getting testimony in criminal trials more difficult.
Sen. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, introduced the bill, which passed the Senate in February and is now being debated by the House.
According to the legislature, there are an estimated 460,000 illegal immigrants living in Arizona.
The bill would make the first offense of illegal immigration punishable by up to six months in jail, and the second offense punishable by one and a half to three years in prison. The bill will require illegal immigrants to pay a $500 fine as well as any jail fees.
Opponents have criticized the bill because many immigrants don't have money to pay the fees in the first place.
Tombstone Marshal Larry Talvy opposes the bill for different reasons. Talvy is worried that the bill is only being pushed to lessen the workload of federal law enforcement and add to the workload of local and state law enforcement.
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Written by Patrick Griffin
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Tombstone officials still refuse to attend open meeting law classes ordered by the Cochise County Attorney's Office, and instead have hired an attorney and filed a motion to dismiss the order.
The county attorney's office filed a lawsuit against Tombstone officials after the mayor and other members of City Hall failed to complete the classes.
According to Britt Hanson, Cochise county's chief civil deputy attorney, Tombstone officials including Mayor Dusty Escapule, Marshal Larry Talvy and City Clerk Brenda Ikirt were supposed to attend a one- to two-hour class in the wake of multiple infractions of state open meeting law ordinances.
The county attorney found that Tombstone failed to comply with sections of the Arizona Open Meeting Law pertaining to posting notices regarding meetings of public bodies and for improperly ejecting resident Mike Carrafa during a call to the public.
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