The Color Purple: A Timeless Tale Of Resilience And Empowerment

The Color Purple: A Timeless Tale Of Resilience And Empowerment

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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…

History Museum Winter Hours

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The History Museum in Downtown Lee’s Summit will be closed Saturday, December 30th to allow volunteers time off with friends and family during the holiday weekend. From the first week of January through the end of March the History Museum will be…

GEHA And Chiefs Honor Vets With Over 1,000 Wreaths At Fort Leavenworth

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December 23, 2023 GEHA, GEHA Solutions, and the Kansas City Chiefs honored fallen heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day. The local groups came together to sponsor over 1,000 wreaths at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day. The…

TM Fieldhouse Groundbreaking

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December 23, 2023 The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of TM Fieldhouse last week at 1550 S.W. Hamblin Road. The fieldhouse is slated to bring a new and exciting space to Lee’s Summit for athletes. The complex…

Lee’s Summit Community Development Block Grant Application Period Begins January 8

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December 23, 2023 The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding from Jan. 8 – Feb. 2, 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards federal grant funds to the…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Xaboo Mephaa Mexican Restaurant

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December 23, 2023 Xaboo Mephaa Mexican Restaurant, Bar & Food Truck recently opened their doors at 1196 NE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO. Back in December 2021, Xaboo Mephaa started operating as a food truck in Lee’s Summit. Today, they invite you…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

admin December 22, 2023

Sgt. Chris Depue,Public Information Officer ******UPDATED 12/23/2023 @ 1:25 p.m.****** The deceased has been identified as 44 year old Daniel Dimas of Greenwood, MO. The investigation into the accident is on-going. Lee’s Summit, MO — On Friday, December 22, 2023 at approximately…

Craig Edward White

admin December 22, 2023

Craig Edward White, of Lee’s Summit, MO, died at the age of 80 years old on December 16, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. Craig White was born on September 26, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, as the oldest son of John…

Sean Smith on Filing with the Missouri State Tax Commission

admin December 22, 2023

December 22, 2023 By Ashley Al-Shawish After the State Auditor’s preliminary report concerning Jackson County’s property assessments and the Missouri AG’s lawsuit against the county, taxpayers are URGED to contact the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) to see if they qualify for…

Sharon Lee Cason Chatham Rogers Harmon

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Sharon Lee Cason Chatham Rogers Harmon, was born January 6, 1937. She passed away peacefully December 21, 2023. Sharon was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of Harold Edward Cason and Ualdene Laverla Cason (nee Allen).She grew up in St. Joseph then…