Street Opinions on Intolerance in Political Debate
Readers at the Lawrence Public Library discuss whether society is more intolerant of differing political views. Larry Brow cites middle-ground voices amid extreme stances, while Ruby Camarena notes publicity around intolerant views. A massage therapist and another respondent cite differing levels of discourse. readers are invited to share on jworld.com.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Lawrence births announced for multiple families
Jacqueline Trono and Fabio Cornielle of Lawrence welcome a girl on Saturday. Justin and Robin Barker of Tonganoxie announce a boy born on Monday. Jupiter Miller Spooner of Lawrence has a boy born on Monday. Dominique White Thunder of Lawrence greets a boy born on Monday.
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Local readers urged to contact Sound Off
If you have a question, call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff ljworld.com. This notice invites public input and provides direct contact details for reader submissions.
Thanksgiving travel safety tips and law enforcement crackdown
Law enforcement across Douglas County and Kansas Highway Patrol join the statewide Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign funded by Kansas DOT. Lawrence Police Department spokesman Set. Trent McKinley says officers will focus on impaired drivers and those not using seat belts or child restraints. The advice urges drivers to buckle up and drive smart during holiday travel with tips from the Kansas DOT.
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Road safety and trafficking talk in Lawrence
Kansas drivers are urged to prepare for long trips with tire, fluid, and emergency kit checks. KDOT advises planning and checking road conditions via 511 kandrive and warns against last minute travel. Willow Center hosts a human trafficking discussion at 6 p.m. today at Lawrence Public Library with further session Dec 17.
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Lawrence Schools Foundation names new executive director
Lawrence Schools Foundation announces Dena Johnston as executive director starting January. She replaces Adina Morse who resigned in October. Johnston, currently COO of OrthoKansas LLC, brings health care admin and local board service to support Lawrence public schools.
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Lawrence schools bid farewell as superintendent departs
Lawrence Public Schools marks the departure of Superintendent Doll who plans to return to teaching and mentoring future administrators. His tenure emphasized equity, improved graduation rates, and upgraded facilities funded by a $92.5 million bond. The board begins interim replacement steps and considers an executive search firm.
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Cunningham
Lawrence Public Schools
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Kansas Governors Refugee Policy Faces National Debate
The House backed a bill to require FBI background checks for Syrian and Iraqi refugees. DHS official Mayorkas described the screening as lengthy and thorough, with UNHCR, State Department, and DHS layers, including SAO reviews. Local mayors from Detroit and Austin welcomed refugees amid legal questions over governor Brownback’s order.
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