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Ray County 911 officials have postponed proceedings with an external review of emergency communications operations as the agency prepares to transition to a new facility. The decision was made during a recent Ray County 911 Board meeting.

The opening session of Beacon Mental Health’s winter workshop series challenged families to examine the role of social media in daily youth life, presenting new research on notifications, algorithms and mental health, before the subsequent two sessions expanded on early brain development and prevention.

Traditions inside a school often begin with the people who bring steady energy and passion into their classrooms year after year. At Sunrise Elementary, many of those traditions are rooted in the art room, where students step into a space full of color, movement and a teacher who guides them through creative exploration. That teacher is Spencer Barr, who has spent nearly 19 years building a program that reflects both his personality and his love for art.

James Murray and Star Investigations LLC have filed a motion for summary judgment in federal court, asking a judge to dismiss all claims brought by Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille A. Johnston.