Lawhorn's Lawrence: A song from the heart on Mother's Day

Even on the cloudiest of days, Kathy Bourgeois can count on a ray of sunshine during her 30-minute daily drive from Lecompton to Baldwin City. Her son calls her every day as she drives to her thrid-grade teaching job in the Baldwin City school district. Often the conversation begins or ends with a song: "You are My Sunshine." By Chad Lawhorn

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• By Chad Lawhorn
• May 12, 2013 midnight

This Mother's Day, personalize it

If anyone appreciates a gift with a personal touch, it’s Mom. And with Mother’s Day in two weeks, there’s still time to come up with one-of-a-kind presents for the mothers and grandmothers in your — or your child’s — life. Here are five great ideas you can find in downtown Lawrence. By Sara Shepherd

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• By Sara Shepherd
• April 29, 2013 midnight

Group making a handmade quilt for every bed in Lawrence's new homeless shelter

A group of local quilting enthusiasts set goal of putting a homemade quilt on every bed at the new Lawrence Community Shelter. By Peter Hancock

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• By Peter Hancock
• December 19, 2012 11:23 a.m.

Miracle of oil inspires Hanukkah treats

Oil plays a vital role in the Hanukkah story, and as such it’s essential to the holiday staples found sizzling on Jewish families’ stove tops this week. By Sara Shepherd.

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• By Sara Shepherd
• December 11, 2012 3:39 p.m.

Menorah lighting centers on community

Local artwork featured in Hanukkah ceremony

Members of the Jewish community gathered outside the Lawrence Arts Center on Sunday to celebrate the second day of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting, organized by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

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• By Meagan Thomas
• December 10, 2012 12:25 a.m.

Holiday Bureau seeking volunteers to adopt local families

Annual donation drive helps make sure needy families have gifts, clothing and a warm meal for the holidays. By Peter Hancock

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• By Peter Hancock
• December 7, 2012 1:44 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Run celebrates the best of the worst-dressed

Brought to Lawrence by the creators of October’s Color Run, the “ugliest 5K on the planet,” the Ugly Sweater Run, had a crowd of 2,500 runners Saturday in Watson Park. By Ian Cummings

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• By Ian Cummings
• December 1, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Christmas the old-fashioned way on display in parade

The 20th annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, a horse-drawn parade featuring thousands of riders, drew 113 official participants this year. By Ian Cummings

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• By Ian Cummings
• December 1, 2012 11:42 p.m.

Baker University to host 82nd annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers

The Baker University music and theatre department’s will host its 82nd annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers Sunday at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin City. By Meagan Thomas

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• By Meagan Thomas
• November 29, 2012 11:13 p.m.

Shoppers get head start on Black Friday

Some Lawrence residents camped outside of stores Thursday, forgoing a day filled with turkey, pie and family for a spot in line for Black Friday deals. By Meagan Thomas

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• By Meagan Thomas
• November 22, 2012 11:18 p.m.

Relay for Life battles cancer, hunger

• Every year, about 4,000 luminarias line a track in Lawrence. They are part of Relay for Life of Douglas County, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. • Lawrence residents gathered at several ceremonies in the city to celebrate ...

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• By Journal-World and 6News Staff
• May 26, 2009 5:30 a.m.

Elaborate light display benefits Just Food

Lawrence mother, Stephanie Fisher talks about her family's elaborate light display at their home located at 909 Stonecreek Drive. Passersby can text "justfood" to 80888 to donate $10 to the food bank.

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• December 11, 2012

Richard Gwin's favorite photos of 2011

Lawrence Journal-World senior photographer Richard Gwin's favorite photos of 2011.

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• January 2, 2012

Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade

Lawrence residents celebrate Fat Tuesday on Massachusetts Street during the annual Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday, March 8.

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• March 8, 2011

Audio Slideshow: 2011 Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade

Revelers march and play music on Massachusetts Street to celebrate Fat Tuesday during the Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday, March, 8, 2011.

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• March 8, 2011

MLK Community Choir

Music was a large part of Monday night's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The MLK Community Choir performed, and Rep. Barbara Ballard lead the group in several songs.

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• January 18, 2011

Holiday rush at local post office

The Lawrence Post Office preps for its busiest day of the year next week, as many plan to send last minute Christmas gifts to loved ones. 6News reporter Will DuPree has the story.

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• December 17, 2010

More people abandon pets during holidays

As KU students head home for the holidays, some face the difficult decision of what to do with their pets. As 6News reporter Cory Smith shows us, many of them choose to abandon their animals.

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• December 12, 2010

Parkside Christmas light display

Many homes in Lawrence light up for the holidays, but some take their light displays above and beyond ordinary. 6News reporter Will DuPree shows us one of those homes.

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• December 12, 2010

Shop local this holiday season

Don't forget to shop local, as you check off items from your Christmas list this year. Spending those dollars locally can boost the economy, as 6News reporter Will DuPree explains.

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• December 2, 2010

Lawrence residents band together to help families in need during holiday season

Members of the North Lawrence Improvement Association shop at Penney's for nine people in four families Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010.

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• December 2, 2010