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Everyone knows the story about the three wise men, but what if they were the average redneck men? The Farris Theatre coordinated its yearly Christmas musical and musical director McDavitt Rogers decided to go with a comedy for the viewers. The musical was shown on Friday Dec. 9 through Sunday Dec. 11 with 10 cast members.

Richmond Taco Bell employees questioned a man who for several days in a row was repeatedly going through the drive-through window, flashing a badge and claiming to be a law enforcement officer in order to receive discounted food. The skeptical employee sent the license plate number to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers Monday Dec.

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As inflation rises, local and rural Missouri pantries are suffering a hit from within. Pantry shelves are becoming a challenge to fill, and even Harvesters are cutting to once a month.

Richmond residents want to aid Ideal Industries employees after their handmade scarecrows were demolished Oct. 15.

Republican Peggy McGaugh and Democrat Joshua Vance seek to run for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 7 in November’s general elections. The Richmond News gathered some information on both candidates and asked a few questions: BACKGROUND

Republican Terry Thompson seeks to run for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 53, this time in November’s general election. He is running unopposed.

Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers and his team highlighted Domestic Violence Awareness Month by hosting the event for the second year in a row last Saturday in Henrietta. The family-friendly event had bounce houses, an escape room and hotdogs for guests.

The Ministerial Alliance of Richmond sponsored the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Oct. 20.

Republican Billy Gaines and Democrat Shirley O’Dell seek to fill the Ray County presiding commissioner’s seat in this November’s general election. November’s winner will succeed Bob King, who has announced his retirement.