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Earlier this year, Tommy Burton experienced the thrill of coaching his first 1,000-point scorer as the head of Hardin-Central’s varsity girls basketball program. Later this year, Burton might get to experience the thrill of seeing that 1,000-point scorer, Ester Kincaid, play in her first college game.

After nearly four years and five previous trial settings, an Excelsior Springs woman facing nine felony charges tied to alleged sexual abuse is once again scheduled to stand trial. Desiree A.

A traditional board game recently took on a new form as community members stepped onto a life-size Monopoly board and experienced the game firsthand. The event, hosted by Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County in Ray County Library’s community room, invited community members to take part in a large-scale version of the classic game designed to encourage connection, creativity and shared experiences.

The Ray County Museum offers opportunities to explore artifacts and exhibits ranging from a recreated kitchen to military displays reflecting the people and events shaping the county’s history. For nearly eight years, museum administrator Cathy Gottsch has helped keep those exhibits organized, preserved and accessible.

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With no funding available to rebuild and concerns about falling debris, the Henrietta overpass has been approved for demolition. Ray County commissioners voted to move forward with the demolition during a recent meeting after months of discussion about the future of the structure.

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