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Drug Court graduates confident about future

3 years ago By Sophia Bales

Three local women expressed excitement about their new paths in life as they graduated from Ray County Drug Court recently. The Richmond courtroom was filled with the graduates — Melissa Sollars, Leeanna Grieme and Natalia Mays — and their supporting families.

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Ray County looks back to historical women

3 years ago By Jarodd Stansberry

Celebrating Women’s History Month in Ray County flashes back to the past – presenting Clara (Weary) Chenault and Cleora Dear. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the U.S. in March since 1987.

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Farm Bureau donates to Ronald McDonald House

3 years ago By News Staff

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Local student invited to Missouri Agribusiness Academy

3 years ago By Sophia Bales

Orrick High School’s Cash Honeycutt was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). In June, Honeycutt and other selected students will spend a week in the St. Louis area learning about many of the unique opportunities available in agriculture.

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RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

3 years ago By News Staff

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from March 6, 2023 to March 11, 2023. Monday, March 6 Jimmie Sample, 39, of Richmond, MO, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Sheriff reports progress to 911 Board

3 years ago By Sophia Bales

Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers gathered at the call of the Ray County 911 Board in order to discuss improvements. The Ray County 911 Board held a meeting last week and asked Prosecuting Attorney Johnston and Childers to discuss some improvements made since their group meeting with the county commissioners.

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Drug court graduates three

3 years ago By News Staff

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Orrick School District

3 years ago By Sophia Bales

With three open seats on the Orrick R-XI Reorganized School District Board and four residents vying for a spot, only three of the candidates will take a seat at the table. The candidates — incumbent Jeremy Greer, 42; Timothy O’Dell, 51; Aaron Pigg, 35; and Daniel Callaway, 42.

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