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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2025
Page
2
Information on submitting obituaries is provided with a phone number 832 7151. Notices run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Jennie R. Daugherty died January 23 2025 surrounded by family. Graveside inurnment to be held in spring at Pleasant View Cemetery. William David Deel Jr. 54 of Wakarusa funeral services pending and to be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
Henry Morrison Jr. 69 died January 22 2025 in Lawrence Kansas A public visitation is set for January 30 2025 at 10am with funeral services at 11am at Victory Bible Church 1942 Massachusetts St Lawrence Strong named entities include Henry Morrison Jr Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapels listed for services
Three adults interrupted the Lawrence School Board meeting to read obscenities and sexually explicit material from books available in school libraries. Justin Spiehs and Michael Brain repeatedly used the F word as they argued free speech rights, while board president Kelly Jones and interim superintendent Jeanice Swift paused the session. Anne Costello apologized after being heard calling Spiehs crazy.
The district plans a long term sustainable strategic plan guided by community feedback. Swift said the themes reflect district values and expectations for shared leadership. Past President Kimball praised the work as crucial to the district’s strategic plan to graduate all students on time and prepared for college and careers. The board heard the Boundary Advisory Committee found no boundary changes, noting slower residential growth and smaller kindergarten classes. A Cromwell Solar contract for 245,770 dollars will install a 150 KW system at Sunflower Elementary funded by the 2025 capital outlay budget, with incentives to reduce costs. Two Kubota mowers costing 34,083.44 dollars were approved from the facilities fund. Modifications to streaming and public comment procedures were approved to align with platform policies and anti-bullying rules, allowing nonparticipants to email comments. Two executive sessions on school security and attorney-client matters occurred with no action taken.
Affidavit states Walker and Reed claimed self defense against teens with metal poles and guns. Reed allegedly fired after car damage. Walker denied possession of a gun but aided concealment and lied to police. Conspiracy to murder charges discussed. two teens lured Shaw to Reed’s home. Hartman implicated. Walker free on 25,000 bond, status conference upcoming on obstruction and interference charges.
The award honors distinguished journalists and recognizes Holt for decades of impactful reporting including interviews with President Biden and Iranian President Raisi. Recipients span Walter Cronkite to Martin Baron, with the prize presented by the William Allen White Foundation, named for the Emporia Gazette editor.
The Lawrence Journal World lists staff roles including Publisher Chad Lawhorn Editor and Publisher, Editors Kim Callahan and Allison Tait, Sports Editor Henry Greenstein, and general contact lines 785 843 1000 for inquiries with department emails and classified ads numbers. The address is 1035 N Third St Suite 101 B Lawrence Kansas 66044 in addition to social and web contacts.
Local paper details subscription contacts and hours for delivery and billing. Pre paid plans may convert to digital only. address changes go to Lawrence Journal World. Postmaster and mailing details listed, along with AP and Alliance for Audited Media memberships.
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