Parson issues executive order
Governor Mike Parson has announced the issuance of an order prohibiting the sale of food containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in Missouri unless it comes from an “approved source.
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Correction
Mark Corwin’s name was misspelled in our Aug. 9 issue.
Commissioners plagued by unresolved bridge safety issues
Two Ray County landowners approached the Ray County Commissioners regarding progress on the Christian Road Bridge Number 10900071 during a recent meeting. “Basically, there’s a bridge on Christian Road that needs to be replaced.
Rayville man faces two felonies
A Rayville man recently entered a plea of not guilty on two felony charges. Brian K.
There is a new sheriff in town
Gary Blackwell will take the helm as the new Ray County Sheriff after garnering 2,209 (50.98%) of the 5,201 ballots cast in the August 6 election, according to unofficial election results. Reports show only 33.
Gregory to face Bates in November
The District 21 State Senate race saw Republican Kurtis Gregory take the majority of votes with 14,940 (56.63%), followed by Doug Richey with 11,442 votes, or 43.37%. Gregory will face Democrat Jim Bates, who was unopposed, in the November 5 general election.
County Cyber Crimes Task Force dissolved
The Ray County Cyber Crimes Task Force has been dissolved, according to Ray County Undersheriff Steve Mendoza, who was informed of the dissolution on August 1 by Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children.
