The Blackshear Times stated in an editorial on April 17, 1902, that "we presume it was Mr. B.D. Brantley, our present treasurer, who gave The Times its name." The paper was being published by The Times Publishing Company. It was owned by The A.P. Brantley Company. On March 2, 1911 E.Z. Byrd, who had been owner of, or with, the county newspaper for 23 years, announced that he was selling The Times to Col. C.A. Sydnor. The Times would have eight owners over the next 15 years. Owners following Sydnor included H. (Harry) Johnsen, partners W.L. Knight and R.D. Thomas, W. Boyce Bailey,
Valley India Times Valley India Times Valley India Times is an Indian American newspaper based in Arizona, mailed out to readers on a monthly basis. The newspaper delivers to all major counties within the state, as well as to out of state subscribers. It was created in 2000; the original name for the Indian newspaper, which was used during the first year of publishing, was "AZ India". Due to the purchasing agreement when business ownership changed in 2000, the name was changed. "Valley India Times" is the only Indian American newspaper in Arizona. The paper, a complimentary mailing, has a website and social