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Editor’s note: This story is the first of a two-part series covering the 39th graduating class of the Ray County Adult Drug Court. Part one features opening remarks, guest speaker Chad Judd and graduate Curtis Williams’story.

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What began as a desperate call for help ended in a miracle, as Ray County first responders were recently recognized for reviving an eight-week-old infant who had stopped breathing, proving what can happen when courage and training collide in a single moment.

Community members in Richmond recently came together to honor generations of men and women who have worn the nation’s uniform, joining in prayer, music and remembrance during a Veterans Day ceremony.

A former Ray County Sheriff once responsible for upholding justice is now accused of violating it. Federal prosecutors have charged Scott Childers with six felonies alleging civil rights abuses and falsification of a report.

When Cierra Miller began creating faith-based artwork, she wanted every piece to carry a message of hope and purpose. Her business, Life Unfinished, grew from that vision – a reminder that everyone’s story is still being written.

Float building is a tradition that goes on every year at Homecoming. Students get all week to work on their float. Students may start as early as midnight the Friday before Homecoming week. Students get one day during the school week to work on it too. This year’s theme was Fairy Tale: Once Upon a Time. The senior class won the float competition with their Wizard of Oz themed float. The junior class got second with their theme from Tangled. Sophomore earned third with a Cinderella themed float and Freshmen came in fourth with their Jack and the Bean Stock.

BRAYLON CASTILLEJA (left), Jayden Pearson, Nolan Quick, Lochlan Steele, Ella Steele, Cheyenne Pruitt, Arianna Jones, Aiko Smith, Sally Burnett, Kalie Hendrix, Sarah Kinnard, and Katherine Rold learn about the newspaper.