LJWorld.com / Alexander Parker

Staff writer Alexander Parker can be reached at 832-7173.

Recent stories

The influences of tradition, modernity: German Baptist youth face many temptations, few solutions; By Alexander Parker; May 12, 2008; The brand new basketball court and rows of volleyball nets seemed out of place next to the men in plain shirts, broad fall pants and wide-brimmed black hats.
Mutt ’n’ Strut unleashes animal aid: By Alexander Parker; May 11, 2008; There were Labs and terriers, Chihuahuas and schnauzers, and so many things to sniff.
Obama rally draws fans across racial, age spectrum: By Alexander Parker; May 11, 2008; When it comes to the 2008 race for president, Krystal Jumping Elk, a freshman at Haskell Indian Nations University, says only one candidate is thinking about issues important to American Indians. And after former Sen. Tom Daschle, of South Dakota, campaigned at Haskell for Barack Obama in late January, Jumping Elk said many of her classmates began to support the Illinois senator.
Tornado watch issued for the area: By Alexander Parker; May 10, 2008; Douglas County is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Also included in the tornado watch are Franklin and Johnson counties.
Family embraces baby Freedom: Father returns home from Iraq in time for birth of eighth child; By Alexander Parker; May 6, 2008; Eight is enough. It’s enough children for Travis and Stacy Cecil. And, for Travis, eight months was long enough — maybe too long — to be in Iraq while his wife was pregnant.
Police seek driver in hit-and-run fatality: By Alexander Parker; May 5, 2008; A hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning claimed the life a Lawrence man. Thomas Crum, 60, died after a two-vehicle collision just before 2 a.m. on West Sixth Street, a few blocks east of Kasold Drive.
Enthusiasm high but sales not at Art in the Park: By Alexander Parker; May 4, 2008; After a long day displaying his artwork, all Paul Chaussee wanted was a cold beer. But the McLouth artist, who was selling a variety of mosaic works with his wife, Deb, said Sunday’s Art in the Park was the perfect way to kick off the spring art season.
Good deeds take root with county care: By Alexander Parker; May 4, 2008; It was a day to think about others and to give back to the community. Corporations, student groups and families banded together to build, repair, plant and paint. About 300 volunteers spent their Saturday as part of the Roger Hill Volunteer Center’s Day of Caring.
Sunday night fever: Seniors don’t miss a step after dances move; By Alexander Parker; April 28, 2008; When Mona Kelter and Frank Knernschield step onto the dance floor, they’re prepared to stay there.
Springtime tour shows off blooming flora on KU campus: By Alexander Parker; April 27, 2008; Kansas University has long been known for its picturesque campus and the peaceful hollows that are a reminder of a simpler time.

Recent photos

Betsy Leighninger, left, Neosho, Mo., and Jim Weatherly, education and outreach director for the Douglas County AIDS Project, stretch before Saturday’s AIDS Walk.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade queen candidates Sam Hamm, left, and Jordan Brinkman, center, congratulate Colleen Callahan, who was crowned Sunday at the Flamingo Club, 501 N. Ninth St. Callahan will reign over the annual parade one week from today.

Colleen Callahan, center, who was crowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade queen Sunday at the Flamingo Club, 501 N. Ninth St, will reign over the annual parade one week from today.

Colleen Callahan, who was crowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade queen Sunday at the Flamingo Club, 501 N. Ninth St, will reign over the annual parade one week from today.

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