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HARDIN-CENTRAL RECENTLY announced its courtwarming candidates for kindergarten and grades seventh through twelfth..

A Ray County resident called on county leaders to ban automated license plate reader cameras, arguing the technology is insecure, prone to abuse and incompatible with constitutional protections. The request came from Ray County resident Kirk Croy, who told commissioners the cameras, known as automated license plate readers and marketed under the name Flock, are being used by local law enforcement despite what he described as serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities and a lack of meaningful safeguards over how the data is collected, stored and shared.

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From rural beginnings to districtwide improvements, one local superintendent is being recognized for leadership reaching across classrooms, campuses and the community. Richmond School District Superintendent Dr.

With questions circulating in the community about the future of 4-H and other local programs, MU Extension officials are warning upcoming budget decisions could dramatically change what programs are available to Ray County residents.

Ray County commissioners are weighing a proposal to install a new security camera system at the courthouse and other county buildings following a series of recent threats and security incidents. Ray County Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Francken told commissioners he was asked to develop a courthouse security plan after multiple incidents required law enforcement to secure the building.