The Evidence of Faith’s Substance

The Evidence of Faith’s Substance

staff2 October 5, 2024

October 5, 2024 Subject: In this 2024 Political Season: Is it Possible to Love Your “Enemies?” Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who…

Who Was George S. Patton? And, Why Does It Matter?

staff2 September 7, 2024

September 7, 2024 By Dan W. Hall What have we Americans learned from history these last 85 years? It would seem very little based on a recent conversation my wife and I had at breakfast recently. Like many of you reading this,…

We Are Not That Fragile

admin August 21, 2024

By Ron Freeman Recently LSR7 School Board member Bill Haley supported the district by sponsoring a table at Lee’s Summit Education Foundation event. The theme of his table was “Redneck Lives Matter.” To give definition to the signage there is a sentence…

City Needs To Cut Ties With John Knox Village

staff2 June 22, 2024

June 22, 2024 John Knox Village is a non-profit that has raised over $100 million in municipal bonds through the Industrial Development Authority of Lee’s Summit. Unfortunately, this non-profit acts more like a for-profit. CEO Dan Rexroth paid himself an exorbitant $931,583…

A Letter To The LSR7 Community By Heather Eslick

staff2 March 30, 2024

March 30, 2024 As an elected official hearing community concerns that specifically mention my name, I feel compelled to confront and address what I have heard, lest someone else speak on my behalf. A few weeks ago, the church I attend delivered…

To the Editor

staff2 March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024 Throughout the tax debacle in Jackson County since 2019, it is evident that two groups of taxpayers hit the hardest are low-income families and senior citizens. Our community should be aware of homeowners falling into both categories. Year after…

Empowering LSR-7 School District With Leadership From Sparks And Williams

staff2 March 16, 2024

March 16, 2024 As a community leader deeply connected to this community, I find great significance in the upcoming LSR-7 Board of Education election. Our schools are not just centers of education but integral parts of our community’s fabric, shaping the values…

LSR7 School Board Candidates And Missouri Ethics Commission Violations

staff2 March 4, 2024

March 2, 2024 Rodrick Sparks (current LSR7 Board President and candidate for re-election) and Juanice Williams (candidate for LSR7 school board) filed their “40 Days Before Election” with the Missouri Ethics Commission on the same date, Feb. 22, 2024. These regularly required…

To The Editor

staff2 January 27, 2024

January 27, 2024 On Aug. 7, 2023, I sat in Memorial Station in Belton, Mo., with misty eyes as I heard parents share their tragic grief about their children who had died from accidental fentanyl poisoning. It was a forum sponsored by…

The Color Purple: A Timeless Tale Of Resilience And Empowerment

staff2 December 23, 2023

December 23, 2023 By Lorenzo Harrison As a host of two recent premieres, I had the unique privilege of witnessing the unveiling of a cinematic gem that left an indelible mark on my soul. The film I speak of is none other…