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Photos: Barbers put skills on display at Cuttin Up showcase in Lawrence
The Cuttin Up Barber Showcase brought hundreds of spectators to watch many of the area’s talented barbers compete at Venue 1235 in North Lawrence on Sunday.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Photos: Barbers put skills on display at Cuttin Up showcase in Lawrence
The Cuttin Up Barber Showcase brought hundreds of spectators to watch many of the area’s talented barbers compete at Venue 1235 in North Lawrence on Sunday.
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LMH Health Foundation recognizes community members’ support of health care
The LMH Health Foundation has announced several recipients of an annual award that celebrates those who have provided significant service to the Lawrence hospital and support for community health care.
Educators say attacking Kansas teachers is GOP strategy to push private schools
When Buhler teacher Sam Neill gave lawmakers her opinion on educational issues in the state on Monday, she was told by a lawmaker that people like her were the reason no one wanted to become teachers.
LOLA Valentine’s Day show to span 2 days, feature dozens of artists
This year, 35 vendors will sell their creations at the LOLA (Ladies of Lawrence Artwork) Valentine’s Day show — so many that the event is being spread out over two days.
Lawrence students revive local NAACP Youth Council
Wendo Kimori believes in walking the talk when it comes to equity work, so she’s doing just that. The Free State High School senior is reviving Lawrence’s NAACP Youth Council.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Espurresso Cat Cafe coming soon to downtown Lawrence
If you’re a cat purrson, we have good news. Brittanie Sinisgalli and Mary Costello have a shared dream that’s coming to fruition — to launch Lawrence’s very first cat cafe.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district’s Futures Planning Committee members express frustration with budget cut process
The Lawrence school district’s Futures Planning Committee members expressed frustration during their meeting Thursday evening, saying that the process to select and implement a budget cut proposal has felt performative rather than collaborative.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Meet the chef: A Q&A with Jordan Beber of JB’s Cali Fusion
Jordan Beber, 31, opened JB’s Tacos, a food truck, almost seven years ago. He recently made the jump into a brick and mortar venture in downtown Lawrence, preparing eclectic dishes that combine flavors from around the world.
Black feminist performance artist, poet and writer Gabrielle Civil coming to KU
Performance artist Gabrielle Civil will perform her latest work, “The Déjà Vu,” during an upcoming visit to KU.
Lawrence Humane Society offering ‘40 for $40’ adoption special
Forty furry friends have been waiting 40 days or more at the Lawrence Humane Society, hoping to find their families. An adoption special this weekend aims to make that happen.
U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann to hold town hall in Lawrence
U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, the Republican who represents the “Big First” district of Kansas in Congress, is heading to Lawrence for a town hall Monday morning.
Douglas County rent assistance program switching to lottery system sooner than planned; applications open
A Douglas County program is switching to a lottery system to distribute funding for residents in need of rent and utility assistance sooner than planned. Applications are open now.
Two people shot, seriously injured in southwestern Douglas County
Two people suffered gunshot wounds during a disturbance at a home in southwestern Douglas County early Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Person injured in stabbing in Lawrence, police say
A person was injured in a stabbing Tuesday night in Lawrence, and a person of interest has been detained for questioning, according to police.
Law symposium at KU to highlight barriers to re-entry after incarceration
An upcoming symposium at KU will focus on the barriers that people face when they’re trying to re-enter society after they’ve been imprisoned, such as fines and fees and diminished access to housing and employment.
Advocates’ event to encourage Lawrence community to push back against South Wakarusa Extension
Indigenous community advocates on Thursday will discuss potential harm that could come from the proposed roadway extension of Wakarusa Drive just south of Lawrence, and they invite the public to participate.
