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Ray County Board of Commissioners has yet to receive word from their attorney regarding what they are able to do in regards to a recent request to prohibit cannabis micro- businesses from locating in Ray County. In the December commissioners meeting, First Baptist Church Richmond Pastor Willie Isaacson voiced many concerns and made several requests regarding Amendment 3 and how it will affect the community.

In the Dec. 25 edition of Richmond News, two people were incorrectly identified in the Jingle Jog photo.

Since Missouri Amendment 3 was legalized in November, many are concerned about youth in rural areas and their developing young brains. The National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Ray County Coalition have chosen to educate parents about the impact of Amendment 3.

Rayville Christian Union Church Pastor Mark Bickford and his fellowship hosted their first toy drive this December. The organization partnered with New Beginnings Church Pastor Phillip Powers. Powers oversees the Salvation Army store and assists with Harvesters Community Food Network in Richmond.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from December 8, 2022 to December 12, 2022. Friday, December 9 Cindy L Hager, 40, of Concordia, MO, was arrested driving while revoked/suspended.