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Solar eclipses have occurred for many millions of years and will continue to do so. Dinosaurs left no records of these events, but human have, and those records reflect their own cultural influences.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from March 2, 2024 to March 6, 2024. Sunday, March 3 At 12:30 a.m.

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The legacy of a wellknown Ray County native, veteran and state representative lives on in a fund to provide free transportation for some veterans. Made possible by the Vernon King Memorial Foundation, established in 2017, free transportation is provided by Ray County Transportation Inc.

Two residents are vying for the Camden City Mayor’s seat — Vicky Jordan, 55 and Karen Baker, 70. “The qualifications for anyone running for a council is they have to live within their district, must have all their taxes paid up and be a registered voter,” said Ray County Clerk Heather Graff-Maulsby.

In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Ray County Genealogical Association (RCGA) member and historian Jarodd Stansberry presented information about the Arnold Sisters – Hazel, Thelma and Dorothy Arnold of Ray County.

Because only two candidates qualified — Incumbents Jimmy Carter and Chad Burnine — will keep their seats on the Ray County 911 Eastern District Board. However, the item will remain on the ballot.

Amid confusion of Ray County Commission’s vague minutes regarding Ray Rocks Offroad Resort’s (RROR) conditional use permits regarding trails, campgrounds and racing. The commissioners rescinded and amended motions due to inconsistencies with county ordinances, specifically racing within the trails.

Three area candidates have set their sights on a Ray County 911 Western District Board seat, which will be determined in the April 2 election. “There are no qualifications for anyone running for a board,” said Ray County Clerk Heather Graff-Maulsby.

Sophia Bales and Truman Harris are planning to wed in June! Sophia is the daughter of Serena and Joseph Bales of Lexington. She is the maternal granddaughter of Patricia and Cecil Borjas and paternal granddaughter of Carolyn and Edwin Sutton.