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If the spirit of men’s basketball coaching legend has watched over Ray County prep sports recently, then he’s probably pleased at what he has seen. Knight, who died Nov.

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.

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.

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.

The Richmond High School (RHS) hosted a veterans program and luncheon to recognize local veterans. Students piled in the high school gymnasium and were quiet and respectful, according to local veteran, David Smith.

To honor local Veterans in Richmond, Dear Elementary hosted a Veteran’s Day Assembly last week. “This is our first veterans’ assembly since 2019 – we are excited to have veterans come into our building to honor them,” said Dear Elementary Principal Dr.