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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.

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.

Ray County celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing local women. 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.

Socialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers at University College London found that being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. The study used data from a previous study that tracked more than 10,000 participants between 1985 and 2013. Participants in the study completed cognitive testing from 1997 onwards. Researchers found that someone who saw friends almost daily at age 60 was 12 percent less likely to develop dementia than someone who only saw one or two friends every month. Strong associations between social contact at age 50 and subsequent dementia were also uncovered. The study supports the idea that remaining socially active in one’s 50s and 60s can benefit long-term cognitive health.