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A public comment questioning the accuracy of meeting minutes sparked a pointed exchange, with Ray County commissioners pushing back on the claims and defending their process. The discussion began during public comment of a recent meeting when resident Kurt Croix asked about the way meeting minutes are created, how long it takes for them to be released and why he had noticed what he described as repeated inaccuracies in the official record.

Golfers take their shots on the green at Shirkey Golf Club during a four-person team scramble tournament benefiting Community at Play (CAP) and Special Needs Services of Ray County..

An effort at Richmond High School is placing new emphasis on students’ futures, highlighting the decisions seniors make as they prepare for life after graduation. Richmond High School introduced Decision Day last year to recognize seniors for their post-secondary plans, giving students pursuing college or entering the workforce a chance to be celebrated in a setting similar to a traditional athletic signing.

KENNETH SULLIVAN (right) connects with Ray County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Col.

Ray County will close out Child Abuse Awareness Month with a public courthouse event inviting residents to wear blue, share lunch and stand together for children. The gathering follows a Ray County Commissioners’ proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Awareness Month, encouraging residents to support efforts that protect children and strengthen families.