Several community members were recognized during the George V. Robinson Foundation’s second annual community picnic through scholarships and classroom grants.
After years of relying on multiple spreadsheets to build its annual budget, the City of Richmond is preparing to transition to a centralized budgeting and planning platform designed to improve efficiency and reduce the potential for errors.
Candidates seeking local and state office outlined their views on youth substance use prevention, mental health services and community support programs as they discussed issues affecting young people in Ray County.
As Independence Day approaches, bursts of red, white and blue aren’t the only things set to ignite. Fireworks can bring thrills and celebration, but when misused, they can also spark injuries, fires and legal trouble.
Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 31, 2026 to June 12, 2026. Sunday, May 31 At 8:33 p.m., Joel Timothy Rash, 21, of Rayville, Mo., was arrested for violation of order of protection for adult – 1st offense.
Candidates for Ray County Clerk and Missouri House District 7 representative recently offered their perspectives on prevention programs, youth mental health and substance use during a forum focused on issues affecting children and families.
Men are often encouraged to “man up” through stress, fear and emotional struggles, but local mental health professionals say those expectations can create lasting consequences when emotions are ignored rather than addressed.