Editor’s note: This story is the first of a two-part series covering the 39th graduating class of the Ray County Adult Drug Court. Part one features opening remarks, guest speaker Chad Judd and graduate Curtis Williams’story.
What began as a desperate call for help ended in a miracle, as Ray County first responders were recently recognized for reviving an eight-week-old infant who had stopped breathing, proving what can happen when courage and training collide in a single moment.
Community members in Richmond recently came together to honor generations of men and women who have worn the nation’s uniform, joining in prayer, music and remembrance during a Veterans Day ceremony.
A former Ray County Sheriff once responsible for upholding justice is now accused of violating it. Federal prosecutors have charged Scott Childers with six felonies alleging civil rights abuses and falsification of a report.