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The University of Missouri (MU) Extension selected Jessica Trussell, Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science as its bi-weekly spotlight this week.

TWO NEW OUTDOOR musical instruments are in place at Hamann Park, thanks to community support of the Richmond Kiwanis Club. Richmond Parks and Recreation Department employees installed the instruments in early November, shortly after the Kiwanis Club celebrated its 100-year anniversary.

An intergovernmental agreement which will provide safe disposal of hazardous household has been executed. The City of Richmond entered into the agreement with Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District for 2024 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).

To inform local adults and parents about synthetic marijuana, flavored products, edibles and more, the Ray County Coalition (RCC) teamed up with the First Baptist Church of Richmond and guest speaker Jennifer Rhoad of Smithville Community in Action.

To help transition fifth-graders into sixth grade, Sunrise Elementary fifthgrade teachers have come together to discuss highlights from their departmentalization at the latest R-XVI Richmond School District board meeting.

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Richmond R-XVI School District Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple discussed the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the school after attending this year’s Missouri School Board Association MSBA conference in Kansas City.

One young man’s Eagle Scout project is leaving a positive impact. Richmond High School Sophomore Kalvin Spratt, 15, created the “Spartan Pantry and Books” drop-off box in front of Dear Elementary in Richmond.

In a business-driven world, where small businesses are tested year after year to stay afloat and to thrive – The Jones Store owners Ernie and Nancy Jones know a thing or two about the topic. Ernie took the saying “Keeping up with the Joneses” seriously and is a third generational business owner.

Keyshaun Elliott almost changed my feelings about college football. Elliott, many of you will recall, was a standout three-sport athlete at Richmond High School, where he graduated in 2022.