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Keyshaun Elliott almost changed my feelings about college football.

Elliott, many of you will recall, was a standout three-sport athlete at Richmond High School, where he graduated in 2022. Now in his second year at New Mexico State University, he plays linebacker for the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision program. In following Elliott this season, I learned he and his fellow Aggies had a string of midweek games scheduled – three Wednesday night games, one Tuesday night game.

In a business-driven world, where small businesses are tested year after year to stay afloat and to thrive – The Jones Store owners Ernie and Nancy Jones know a thing or two about the topic. Ernie took the saying “Keeping up with the Joneses” seriously and is a third generational business owner. The business originally started in 1906 with Casey Jones, Sr. in a partnership with Harry Smith. The store was called “Smith and Shoop Hardware” and was located on the east side of Richmond square.

One young man’s Eagle Scout project is leaving a positive impact. Richmond High School Sophomore Kalvin Spratt, 15, created the “Spartan Pantry and Books” drop-off box in front of Dear Elementary in Richmond.

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Nearly 40 Hardin residents entered the Ray County Commissioners’ quarters at the county courthouse to discuss State Hwy A concerns with commissioners Dave Powell, Billy Gaines, and Gary Wilhite; and District 7 state Representative Peggy Mc-Gaugh. Concerns were from the Hardin- Central School District, farmers, and residents – their goal was to find out ways they can get support from the local government in hopes Hwy A will be a priority to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).