AME congregation optimistic about future in Lawrence
The St. Luke AME choir in Lawrence showcases a mix of ages from 71 Charleen Coleman to 31 Chauncey Jackson with 83-year-old Leonard Monroe leading solos. The church, stemming from historic local AME roots, now looks to a hopeful future after merging with St. James and a shift toward a newer, younger membership.
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Black History Month Musical at St Luke AME church
Joyful crowd expected at St Luke AME for the Black History Month Musical Lift Every Voice and Sing set for 3 30 p m Sunday at 900 New York St Admission is free St Luke invites nearby churches to perform lineup includes Plymouth Congregational and Lawrence Indian United Methodist The Mighty Pleasant Tones also expected to perform Refreshments follow in Langston Hughes Fellowship Hall.
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New grocer planned for Sixth and Wakarusa in Bauer Farm
A deal to bring a 27,000 square foot specialty or farmers market style grocer to Lawrence moves forward with plans filed at City Hall. The project targets the Bauer Farm development at Sixth and Wakarusa, shifting emphasis from downtown and North Lawrence.
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Highway fund drains state cash for other needs
Over five years Kansas lawmakers have diverted more than 1 billion dollars from the State Highway Fund to other state government functions. For the current and upcoming fiscal years Gov. Sam Brownback seeks an additional 527 million dollar transfer. The money could fund programs such as school transportation for Brownback’s administration.
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Kansas bill eying eight year driver license renewals
A Kansas House committee weighs a measure to extend driver license renewals from six to eight years. The proposal aims to reduce renewal frequency and streamline processing for residents, with details pending committee action.
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