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Marking its commitment to recognize journalistic excellence each year, Missouri Press Association has selected four journalists from across the state to receive the William E. James Outstanding Young Journalist award.

Life is about to change for the Orrick High School class of 2023. That message popped up a few times Sunday afternoon, when Orrick held its commencement ceremony in the high school gym.

With scorecards in hand and tee times secured, golfers and supporters of Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County were ready to participate in the Community At Play (CAP) Golf Tournament at the Hidden Valley Golf Course in Lawson last week.

In light of May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, Ray County Hospital and Healthcare’s (RCHH) Senior Life Solution program is raising awareness about mental health by hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at 904 Wollard Boulevard.

Serving the community in new territory can be a challenge, but Richmond newcomer Krista Kennedy embraced it. What started as a kennel painting party at Ray County Humane Society has turned into an opportunity “to give back” on a regular basis.

Last week, Richmond Middle School (RMS) students and staff celebrated the end of Maximum Performance Test (MAP) testing. The RMS staff has been incorporating incentives for not only good behavior but also better grades.

All over America, on Thursday, May 4, at noon in their time zones, people gathered publicly to pray as a nation: It was National Day of Prayer. The theme this year was “Pray Fervently in Righteousness”.

As a local family fights the battle of their life, the Richmond community continues praying for a little one of its own. Nine-year-old Presley Minnick was diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, a rare cancer.

Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston shared concerns with county commissioners about recent talk of selling the current prosecutor’s building and moving the staff into the courthouse.