In June, the Parker Chronicle published its 2009 "Best of the Best" list showcasing Parker businesses voted as the best in their category by newspaper readers.

Parker is gaining popularity as a place for professionals to relocate and is ranked number 4 out of 25 best places to move. Parker residents already know it's a great place to live!

Firefighter Shane D. Hayden, 33, was arrested in Parker on charges of Internet luring of a child after contacting an underage girl in Parker online.

Parker residents join the fight in a Relay for Life event scheduled for August 15. One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

One cat from Parker definitely has nine lives. Benjamin was shot in the face with some sort of gun back in April.