Lawrence man sentenced to six years for trying to throw woman off bridge
Adam B. Amyx Jr., 38, was sentenced in Douglas County District Court to six years for attempted second degree murder after pleading no contest to the charge. The 2022 incident on the Kansas River Bridge involved Amyx lifting and attempting to throw a 21-year-old woman off the bridge while shouting and cursing.
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Lawrence voter seeks school board seat to curb bullying
Yolanda Franklin, nonprofit leader behind Nothing Unique serving homeless and low income families, has filed to run for the Lawrence school board. A longtime community member, she has ties to Riverside Elementary and Billy Mills Middle School through family and former district work, and plans a second chance program for felons alongside veterans advocacy.
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Pastor Coronado files to run for Lawrence school board
Lawrence pastor Kevin Coronado, a Revive Church leader and member of the Public Health Board, has filed for election to the Lawrence school board. He moved to Lawrence in 2019 and aims to improve public schools for all students, citing his children’s positive experience yet belief the district can be better.
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Bishop Seabury graduates celebrate commencement and stepping up
Photos by Mike Yoder capture Bishop Seabury Academy graduates releasing confetti in the gym at graduation. Elizabeth Allen leads a greeting line as seniors prepare for next year during the Stepping Up Ceremony. See LJWorld.com for more images.
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