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Efforts at the state level to reduce or eliminate certain taxes are prompting concern about the loss of local control and funding for county services in Ray County. Those concerns were raised during a recent Ray County Commission meeting, as Ideal Industries Executive Director Heather Pugh discussed proposed legislative changes and growing concern among county-funded boards while lawmakers consider dozens of tax-related bills during the current legislative session.

BESTING THE BIGGER BOYS Richmond varsity wrestling coach Cody Hogan and his Spartans punched above their weight at the Alan Isom Invitational. Or rather, wrestled above their Missouri State High School Activities Association class designation.

The Ray County Genealogical Association will begin 2026 with a new Board of Directors. Cathy Gottsch will assume the role of president.

MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine. Part One focuses on insurance and record consequences, while Part Two will explore when and how tickets may be contested.

UNBEATABLE The Richmond Middle School girls A basketball team refused to be defeated the final week of the regular season. The young Spartans went 4-0 for the week, starting Jan.