Richmond adopted its fiscal year 2026 operating budget, a document officials described as balanced, sustainable and reflective of the city’s priorities for the year ahead. The budget sets spending and revenue for the period beginning Oct.
Residents pressed county leaders for a timeline to reopen the Bruns Road and 84th Street bridge after more than a year of closure, asking what comes next and how they can help move funding along. The discussion came during a recent Ray County Commission meeting, which began after a scheduled early walk-through of the jail, according to the posted agenda.
A longtime law enforcement officer has been promoted to the rank of major in the Ray County Sheriff’s Office. The move places Tom Noon, a former detective, in a senior leadership role where he will oversee patrol operations, assist with investigations and guide the county’s information security.
The first-ever Ray County Farm Crawl brought families from across the region into the heart of local agriculture, giving an up-close look at the farms, people, and traditions that have shaped the county for generations. With wagon rides, hands-on learning and plenty of laughter, the event highlighted both the pride of Ray County farmers and the community’s eagerness to embrace a new annual tradition.
Running back Cyrus Jackson showed during Richmond’s 51-12 homecoming win over Center in varsity 11-man football that he could gain yards in chunks and score rushing touchdowns. He also showed he could make a catch in a way that might’ve reminded older sports fans of the cartoon character Inspector Gadget.
The clink of jars and the scent of simmering tomatoes filled the Ray County Library as neighbors gathered to learn a skill once considered second nature during the latest of the Community Connection series. At the center of the room, Special Needs Services Executive Director Suzan Breen guided participants through the process of turning fresh harvests into meals and preserves meant to nourish more than just the body.