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A Phelps County Jail escapee — who was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to conspiracy to murder a Border Patrol officer, as well as two felony charges in Ray County — has been located and taken into custody. Jonathan S.

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After nine months of letters, meetings, and changes, the Ray County 911 Board finalized its decision to terminate the cooperative agreement with the Ray County Sheriff’s Department.

Making waves in the community, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers started the Inmate Work Program and stopped it — all in a span of five months. “Due to complaints from the county’s prosecuting attorney, the sheriff’s office has halted the Inmate Work Program,” said Childers.

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“Everyone has a role in prevention.” That’s the tagline Ray County Coalition members agreed to at their last meeting, emphasizing the organization’s goal to prevent youth drug and alcohol use.

Construction of the future Dear Elementary Early Childhood Center (ECC) is on hold while school officials adjust their plans in the wake of significant cost increases. Dear Elementary Principal Dr.

Small businesses are the beating heart of any small town. Theft disrupts the flow of community balance.

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THE POWER OF Presley Minnick was felt as the crowd cheered when seeing the float. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff RICHMOND MIDDLE School Spartan football players participate in the parade by riding on their float.