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Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke Sunday about the battle to memorialize their loved ones.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Community members gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Saturday for food, drinks, performances, historical displays, giant bubbles and more in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Community members packed into a Lawrence bookstore Friday evening to join the conversation about renaming Douglas County for abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
As Algeria’s World Cup run came to an end, a small group of fans still showed their appreciation for the welcome the town has shown the team, chanting “Thank you, Lawrence,” as people exited downtown watch parties.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Team Algeria tied Austria 3-3 Saturday night, and Lawrence’s newest home team will advance to the round of 32 in the World Cup.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Farmers Market began its celebrations of 50 years running by hosting the Local Food Cup, an extended market day with additional activities related to the World Cup, on Saturday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Brass on Mass added a parade and street concert to Downtown Lawrence’s annual Midsummer Night on Mass Friday night. The events drew a wide swath of community members of all ages.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Community members gathered on Massachusetts Street and in South Park Saturday for the annual Juneteenth parade and a celebration filled with dancing, food and live entertainment.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Hundreds gathered in South Park this evening for the first day of the Juneteenth celebration, featuring essay readings from two Lawrence high school students.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Athletes from Douglas County Special Olympics will be competing in swimming, bocce ball, flag football and cornhole at the USA Games, starting Saturday in Minnesota.
