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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 24, 2024 - 8:53 am

New director opens Lawrence Community Shelter as weather emergency shelter during 100-degree days

by Mackenzie Clark

As the season’s first heat advisory goes into effect Monday and temps hit 100°, people living outside will be able to seek refuge at the Lawrence Community Shelter. That’s one of many changes under the new director’s watch.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 22, 2024 - 8:32 pm

‘They never forgot their Grandfather’: Sacred Red Rock reunited with Kaw people, Kaw land

by Molly Adams

Nearly 400 people attended a rematriation celebration Saturday at the Sacred Red Rock’s new home: on Kaw land at Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park near Council Grove.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2024 - 3:31 pm

African American quilt convention in Lawrence reveals quilt from Georgia plantation; exhibit open at Watkins Museum

by Maya Hodison

“To me, it symbolizes freedom – how they broke out like birds,” Lawrence quilter and historian Marla Jackson said of an 1800s quilt believed to be made by a Black person who was enslaved.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 16, 2024 - 2:37 pm

‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day

by Maya Hodison

Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 15, 2024 - 8:04 pm

‘We’re very community-oriented’: Lawrence celebrates Juneteenth with parade, street party

by Maya Hodison

Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 15, 2024 - 3:18 pm

Raven Book Store to celebrate Dashiell the cat’s retirement with donation drive, discounts

by Tricia Masenthin

If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 6, 2024 - 2:44 pm

Teachers leaving Lawrence schools wrestle with passion for educating, challenges of profession

by Cuyler Dunn

”This was my dream job.”
A handful of outgoing teachers shared their reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools. Some plan to continue teaching in a new environment; others are leaving education altogether. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2024 - 11:03 pm

Lawrence community mourns loss of Free State alum, athlete; his ‘light’ represented at vigil

by Maya Hodison

Following the recent sudden death of a young Lawrence man, friends on Saturday held a vigil at one of his favorite places, their cellphone lights symbolizing who he was to them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 1, 2024 - 2:48 pm

Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party

by Molly Adams

The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 31, 2024 - 6:23 pm

‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged

by Molly Adams

The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.

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