April 2023

Southview Lake: Phase two of bank cleanup begins

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

Southview Lake will be receiving lots of attention, similar to last year, as renovations take place around its western shoreline, as was done last year. There will be a boat ramp extending south along the bank, approximately 750 ft.

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Gogue, Murphy part of tie for medalist spot

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

When he tallied the scores of Richmond’s boys varsity golf dual with Odessa Monday at Shirkey Golf Course, Richmond coach Murray Dennis saw a result he might not have seen before: three individuals tied for first.

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Orrick boys give coach unexpected meet title

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

Orrick varsity track and field coach Kirk Thacker got a pleasant surprise on April 14. When the Norborne Pirate Invitational ended that afternoon at Spartan Stadium in Richmond, Thacker learned his Bearcats had won the boys portion of the meet.

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Terry, Spartans get first dual victory

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

Brett Terry has his first dual win as Richmond’s boys tennis coach. Terry, who got his first dual win as Richmond’s girls tennis coach in September 2022 against Lexington, secured the “W” on April 13, when the Spartans thumped Cameron 8-1 at Maurice Roberts Park.

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Richmond takes two of three home games

1 year ago By News Staff

Richmond’s latest homestand is off to a winning start. At press time, the Spartans were 2-1 in their slate of five games at Southview Park.

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Do your part during National Earth Month

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

In light of April being National Earth Month, there are many ways to participate in environmentally friendly actions and steps to create change in the community. On April 22, more than 1 billion people celebrate Earth Day, an annual event to demonstrate support of protecting the planet from things like pollution and deforestation.

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Turn on small-town limelight

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

Something I wasn’t prepared for in this field of work would perhaps be the small-town “limelight.” Although every single resident may not read the paper, I’m proud to say most county residents do.

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NEW STREET SIGNS WITH decorative bases are standing tall in downtown Richmond

1 year ago By News Staff

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Robinson’s bond hearing date set for May 23

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

Escapee Justin Robinson bond appearance hearing with Judge Lori Baskins presiding has been set for 8:30 a.m. May 23 at the Ray County Circuit Court.

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National 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Week celebrated

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

In light of last week’s National 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston decided to spread kindness to local 911 dispatch. Johnston and the Ray County Prosecuting office took it upon themselves to gift donuts, flowers, gift cards and decals to the Ray County 911 Dispatch team.

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