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Because Ray County is one of many counties affected by the Opioid Public Health Crisis, it has received $219,762.48 from the 2021 Opioid Settlement Agreement. States and state subdivisions reached settlements with Johnson & Johnson, an opioid manufacturer, and the three major pharmaceutical distributors, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson.

Residents living on Lakeview Drive and Ridgeview Drive in Wood Heights are receiving mail again after services were suspended starting Feb. 8, a Wednesday, due to a man wielding a BB gun.

Gov. Mike Parson has asked legislators to provide additional support and funding for future Missourians interested in choosing a career in law enforcement through a program titled “Missouri Blue Scholarship”.

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved legislation that could have car buyers paying sales tax for vehicle purchases at the dealership rather than a Department of Revenue (DOR) fee office.