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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 18, 2023 - 4:29 pm

Cherokee Nation At-Large community meeting in Lawrence draws hundreds

by Molly Adams

Kansas City-area Cherokee Nation citizens gathered in record-breaking numbers in Lawrence Saturday for the first annual Chief’s picnic since 2019.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 17, 2023 - 4:54 pm

A view of Lawrence: St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown

by Photos by Molly Adams

Community members bundled up for the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on brisk Friday afternoon.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education February 21, 2023 - 8:47 pm

Save Our Schools 497 group rallies ahead of Lawrence school board special meeting

by Maya Hodison

Supporters of keeping neighborhood schools open rallied outside of Lawrence school district offices Tuesday evening ahead of a special school board meeting.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 21, 2023 - 4:26 pm

Lawrence goes all out for Fat Tuesday during Mardi Gras parade downtown

by Chloe Anderson

Locals donning beads and masks flooded Massachusetts Street for the annual Mardi Gras parade Tuesday. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 19, 2023 - 3:22 pm

Lawrence community members shop accessory exchange to support 100 Good Women

by Photos by Molly Adams

Hundreds flocked to the annual accessory exchange hosted by local nonprofit 100 Good Women Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 18, 2023 - 12:44 pm

College GameDay returns to Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor basketball game

by Lawrence Times

KU basketball fans got an early start Saturday morning as ESPN’s College GameDay returned to Lawrence.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 5, 2023 - 7:34 pm

Photos: Barbers put skills on display at Cuttin Up showcase in Lawrence

by Photos by Carter Gaskins

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.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 28, 2023 - 4:18 pm

Lawrence Arts Center’s Souper Bowl fundraiser to return, along with Edible Ink print exhibition

by Chloe Anderson

Everyone is welcome to feast their eyes on the Lawrence Arts Center’s newest exhibition, purchase bowls and prints, and bid on handcrafted platters when the Souper Bowl fundraiser returns.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 17, 2023 - 9:34 pm

Photos: MLK Chili Feed returns to New York Elementary School

by Chloe Anderson

For the first time in two years, New York Elementary School held an in-person community meal in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education January 14, 2023 - 3:24 pm

Retirees, alumni ‘come home’ for MLK celebration at Billy Mills Middle School

by Tricia Masenthin

Betty Norwood’s smile radiated Friday at the school where she taught for 24 years. She watched as staff, middle schoolers and parents assembled for a schoolwide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — an annual event Norwood is credited with starting more than three decades ago.

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