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Forty-nine inmates were transferred to other jails after Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell suddenly announced the closing of the Ray County Jail on Jan. 1, his first day in office.

Are you an FCS Financial member with a child or grandchild who is a high school senior? If so, they could be eligible to earn a $2,000 scholarship for college. Since 2004, FCS Financial has awarded nearly $878,000 in scholarships to Missouri high school seniors.

Although the opioid epidemic is still a significant concern, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported the first notable year-overyear decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2015.

Concerns regarding the operational capabilities of the Eagleton Center as an Emergency Relief Shelter were shared with Ray County Commissioners during a recent meeting.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series highlighting National Stalking Awareness Month, including legal implications, tips for victims, tips for identifying stalking behavior and available resources.

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In recent weeks, the city of Richmond took significant steps to ensure residents were prepared for an upcoming storm, highlighting the importance of pre-storm preparedness, effective resource allocation, and coordinated emergency response.

Employees and family members were eager to speak against the proposed federal rule which aims to phase out 14(c) certificates – a move that could impact 150,000 workers in sheltered employment positions.

Advocates for sheltered employment programs are actively encouraging the public to express their opposition to a proposed federal rule that aims to phase out 14(c) certificates before the Jan. 17 deadline.

WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR The respective quests for a national title in NCAA Division I FBS college football ended New Year’s Day for two Richmond High School graduates.