OPEN ARMS DINER The Open Arms Diner will open Tuesday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Independence.

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(TNS) A Houston woman died Thursday evening after she tried to move her car to avoid it getting damaged ahead of the storm, according to Houston police. The accident happened at about 6:30 p.m.

- BATTERY May 16- IPD Officers responded to the 600 Block of West Maple Street for a report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Johnny Bowers, 44 of Independence, was arrested for domestic battery.

(TNS) Hezbollah said it launched “more than 60 rockets” at Israeli military sites on Thursday in response to an attack that killed one of its senior commanders. The Iran-backed militant group targeted air-defense and artillery facilities in the Israeli-occupied area of the Golan Heights, Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV reported.

Independence High School seniors Hadley Hines and Wyatt Small attended the 41st Annual Governor's Scholars Award Program May 5, in Topeka. The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools across the state of Kansas. 'These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They've earned this honor, and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,' Governor Laura Kelly said at the ceremony. 'We also should recognize their families, teachers and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.

President Joe Biden is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education this week while recognizing that the full potential of the decision “remains unfulfilled.”

THE WORK OF THE LORD 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.

Charles Myron Morris, age 50 passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 1pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Charles will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery following the service. A viewing and receiving of friends will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 5 to 7 pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

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