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Originating in a series of three lectures given at Harvard it beautifully evoked what Welty styled her “sheltered life” in Jackson and how her early fiction grew out of it Eudora center fielder Lexi Born hits into the gap in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday Baldwin City — Eudora softball solidified its spot at the top of the 4A East with a 7-0 win over Baldwin in a matchup between the two top teams in the region on Tuesday Eudora took the early lead in the first inning with Katie Courter getting a leadoff single with a bunt advanced to third on an error on the throwout and scored the opening run on a flyout from Reese Pattison after tagging up The Bulldogs got the next two outs in the outfield to get off the field Eudora’s Sam Claire stood out on the mound starting with three strikeouts in the first inning The Bulldogs got a walk with Kaitlin Base after the second strikeout but Claire threw the final out in the next at-bat Baldwin pitcher Ava Regalado threw her first strikeout in the second inning as the Cardinals managed to only get Leslie Cundiff on base with a walk Claire threw two more strikeouts in the second to keep the Bulldogs scoreless Regalado finished with three strikeouts and three walks against 13 hits Eudora coach Bill Finucane said the Cardinals struggled initially to adjust to Regalado’s pitching “They were putting the bat on the ball but they were a little bit under it,” Finucane said “Sometimes that comes from trying too hard we had some hits fall in to get some runs.” Claire’s pitching with the Cardinals was as important as ever with the game being close for the first four innings the Cardinals needed Claire to stay strong on the mound and prevent the Bulldogs from getting some life on offense Claire finished with 19 strikeouts against three walks and two hits Only two outs for the Cardinals weren’t from Claire “You could tell at times when she bared down she was right on the mark — it’s tough to hit her like that,” Finucane said Claire’s pitching helped a lot once the Cardinals started stringing hits together The team has good chemistry and trusts that Claire can hold up her end if the offense is off to a slow start and the batters can take the pressure off Claire by building a solid lead “It’s really nice to know we can get away with not hitting amazing out-of-the-park like we normally do because we can rely on (Claire) to get us a bunch of Ks,” Pattison said “It helps keep everyone loose.” The Cardinals put together a few hits in the top of the third with Lexi Born hitting a single with one out and Pattison hitting a second in the next at-bat Two quick outs kept the Cardinals from bringing either runner home Claire threw another three strikeouts with a walk in the bottom of the third Eudora brought in a second run in the top of the fourth Cundiff reached second on a fielder’s choice that put Brooks out and ran to third on a wild pitch the next at-bat She scored with a lineout after tagging up but the inning ended with an infield popout 10th and 11th strikeouts in the bottom of the fourth as the Bulldogs couldn’t put anyone on base The Cardinals got some breathing room in the top of the fifth with three runs Jaiden Burris and Claire all started with singles which led to a run on a fielder’s choice A groundout to shortstop Macie Gilges ended the Cardinals’ run Baldwin got its first hit in the first at-bat of the bottom of the fifth from Kristen Manbeck but three strikeouts in the next at-bats kept the Bulldogs from bringing in a run Born singled as the leadoff hitter in the top of the sixth which set up a two-run home run from Burris The Bulldogs closed the top of the frame with a strikeout and a groundout Rylee Bentley tripled as the Bulldogs’ leadoff hitter in the bottom of the sixth but Claire threw another two strikeouts to close the inning and hold the Bulldogs scoreless The Cardinals hit two singles in the seventh before the third out and the Cardinals ended the game with no hits and two strikeouts in the bottom of the seventh but the team is hoping for faster starts on offense going forward “I feel like we were lights out on defense — the only thing we could’ve done better is hitting the ball,” Pattison said “Getting a few more runs to help out and save Sam’s arm a little more would’ve been good.” and everyone in the lineup had at least one Claire and Maddy Arnold led the team with two RBI Eudora plays two games on the road against Wellsville on Thursday before playing at Olathe North on Friday and Baldwin hosts Paola for a Thursday doubleheader before hosting Rock Creek on Friday Baldwin pitcher Ava Regalado throws a pitch in a 7-0 loss to Eudora on Tuesday Eudora Lori Brooks first baseman swings at a pitch in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday Eudora shortstop Katie Courter looks at a runner on first base in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday Baldwin right fielder Kristen Manbeck hits a single in a 7-0 loss to Eudora on Tuesday Eudora pitcher Sam Claire throws a pitch in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday The spring sports season is reaching its midway point as state competitions are around a month away The latest headlines from the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Kansas, LLC | https://www2.ljworld.com | 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | 785-843-1000 | Terms of Service The woman who was shot and killed Thursday night in her home south of Eudora was Nicole Eaton according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was also found dead in the home in the 900 block of East 2300 Road He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound The sheriff’s office said first responders were dispatched to an emergency at 8:52 p.m Thursday when a woman called saying she was having trouble breathing and needed help Sheriff Jay Armbrister told reporters on Friday and law enforcement quickly made phone contact with Ben DGSO alleged that Ben had barricaded himself inside the home overnight and into the day Friday had been “overtly hostile” and had made threats against law enforcement Law enforcement used robots and drones to monitor the home and to make entry and they were able to see that Nicole was “obviously deceased,” Armbrister said Investigators had withheld the Eatons’ names pending notification of their family members Armbrister shared additional information about the circumstances of the incident during a press conference Friday; read more in this article One of the Eatons’ family members has created a GoFundMe to help support the family. 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Please click here to support us if you are able The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however no content from this site may be republished without express permission Elliott gets plenty of attention -- and some food --  at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park March 29 University of South Carolina student Nora Flores is upstairs to offer Amari a snack March 29 at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park has food- and camera-bearing visitors on hand March 29 meet visitors in March with a boost from an observation deck named Melman's Landing and Amari explore a visiting vehicle March 29 at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park Eudora Wildlife Safari Park's observation deck for the giraffe area is now in service as shown in this March 29 scene with visitors meeting XXXXX Visitors looking to meet giraffes at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park as shown here in a March 29 scene with giraffe Elliott can approach from ground level or from giraffe-eye level one of two giraffes at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park meets Greenville resident Laura Shane and daughter Margaret can approach from ground level or from about 12 feet higher by way of a new observation deck named Melman's Landing are the two resident giraffes at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park Eudora Wildlife Safari Park giraffe Amari has food- and camera-bearing visitors on hand March 29 and Elliott engage in some sparring -- a head to the midsection in this case -- March 29 at Eudora Wildlife Safari Park Giraffes of all ages have ossicones -- similar to horns -- that are sometimes used in combat Eudora Wildlife Safari Park giraffe Elliott is within feeding range March 29 with visitors using the preserve's new observation deck Bill Bengtson is a reporter for the Aiken Standard He has focused most recently on eastern Aiken County He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Whitman College and also studied at Oregon State University and the University of Guadalajara To support local journalism, sign up for a subscription. See our current offers » SALLEY — Adult giraffes usually look at the world from about 15-18 feet above ground level, so face-to-face experiences have been elusive for most of Eudora Wildlife Safari Park's visitors over the years but this year has brought a popular change An observation deck is now part of the landscape giving visitors the chance for a second-story perspective for meeting two of South Carolina's tallest critters: resident giraffes Elliott Elliott and Amari normally stroll around their yard during daylight hours which means that some visitors may get immediate while others may wind up waiting a while for a closer look Construction on the project began in 2024, and plans are for the addition of more touches, including landscaping and a lift to help improve access for the handicapped, said Mark Nisbet, Eudora's founder Visitors who opt for the park's drive-through option may notice the two giraffes during the final few yards of their treks, which normally include the chance to see — and often feed — zebras, bison, camels, llamas, emus, ostriches, alpacas, yaks and miniature donkeys, among other furry or feathery neighbors The new deck, designed with help from Aiken architect McDonald Law and features tons of eucalyptus in the railing in keeping with an African theme used by a variety of zoos Hay makes up most of the daily diet for Amari and Elliott, with an occasional bonus such as kale and carrots, and some Eudora visitors opt to add more variety to the menu by buying a bowl of bite-sized cubes promoted as helping ensure a "nutritionally balanced starch- and phosphorus-controlled diet designed for exotic herbivores managed under human care." "Everything is in there that they might need," Nisbet said because they're all herbivores and… grazers An "ick" factor comes into play for some visitors prehensile tongues -- in various shades of pink purple and dark blue — that they can extend to receive food and occasionally lick a provider in the process Nisbet's plans for additions include displays of information relating to conservation along with the chance for visitors to invest easily through purchases of giraffe food with half of the proceeds being directed to conservation Nisbet noted that his giraffes' species — the reticulated giraffe — has its roots in South Africa and Kenya and that Amari and Elliott have distinct backgrounds and his mother "had some complications and was unable to raise him so he's very human-engaging and loves that," Nisbet said and he had interaction with other giraffes but not with a lot of other things Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was the eldest daughter of the late Duree Angus and Lillie Mae Childers Propes as she was affectionately known to family and close friends Eudora dedicated many years of her life as a nurse firstly as a Graduate Nurse of the Greenville General Hospital System She then went on to work in the mother-baby unit at Greenville Memorial Hospital Her nurturing spirit and gentle hands provided comfort to countless families as they welcomed new lives into the world Those who worked alongside her often admired her unwavering commitment to her patients and the grace she exuded each day Known for her soft-spoken demeanor and her profound strength of faith she was a Godly Christian woman whose compassion extended far beyond her professional life Family members and friends often turned to her for wisdom and support drawn in by her warm presence and nurturing heart She had an innate ability to make everyone feel special whether it was through a listening ear or kind words Eudora’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly referred to her as “Maw Maw” It was a name that encapsulated the warmth and love she poured into her family and for all those that loved and cared for her at home She devoted herself to caring for not just her own children but also helped raise many of her siblings in their family home all while growing up in a large southern family as the oldest of 13 imparting her nurturing spirit and love across generations Eudora had a joyful heart that loved exploring the world around her from uncovering hidden gems in thrift stores to the thrill of traveling particularly cruising to beautiful destinations where she would often find peace in the water's embrace Eudora Estel Propes Moore leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that will resonate within the hearts of all who knew her and devotion to her family will forever be remembered Though she may have departed from this earthly realm her spirit will continue to guide and inspire those she loved instilling a sense of peace and compassion that will endure through the generations In addition to her husband of over 50 years Clayton Alexander and Gary Holden; and twenty-three great-grandchildren The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at Living Sanctuary Church A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 PM in the Church Sanctuary Burial will follow the service in Robinson Memorial Gardens.  The family will be at the personal residence Flowers and cards will be accepted at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road.  The Formal Garden in memory of “Eudora Estel” will be open to the public at Laceé Meadows Venue in Spring 2025 Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Powdersville Road Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors These beloved Southern blooms were a favorite of the Jackson native and literary genius Mississippi Department of Archives and History The Eudora Welty House & Garden is a recognized stop on the American Camellia Society’s Gulf Coast Camellia Trail The flower’s season in the Welty garden runs from November to March Subscribe Now By Caroline Sanders Clements FERRIS COLLECTION in the Southern Folklife Collection University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Eudora and its companion book will debut at the tenth annual Mississippi Book Festival on September 14 The wider public can catch the film on Mississippi Public Broadcasting starting in October With unprecedented access to Welty’s home videos the documentary unveils the woman behind the words refusing to read in front of segregated crowds She engaged in a romance of letters (some four hundred) with a married man She won a Charleston dance competition while studying business at Columbia in New York She watched her father die during an ill-advised blood transfusion this life of loves and lost loves and tragedies,” Thaxton says My favorite photo we found is of Eudora on a drum set.” The documentary also includes interviews with Mississippi stars such as writer Kathryn Stockett and artist William Dunlap plus Welty’s niece Mary Alice Welty White and biographer Suzanne Marrs.  “It’s like you’re sitting around a table with her friends.”  Caroline Sanders Clements is the associate editor at Garden & Gun and oversees the magazine’s annual Made in the South Awards Since joining G&G’s editorial team in 2017 native has written and edited stories about artists A look back at Lexington’s Calumet Farm and its storied cast of Thoroughbreds Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain wonderland still sparkles and we’re looking back at our own winner’s circle The future of conservation in the South just got a little bit brighter—and not just for salamanders but they’re the craftsmanship of local crustaceans called lawn lobsters The drawls are receiving a lot of flak across the internet but a North Carolina linguist argues they’re actually pretty accurate KARK – Officials with the Arkansas State Police said that they have been called in to investigate the death of a Eudora man Sunday night ASP officials said that an officer with the Eudora Police Department was on patrol Sunday around 8:15 p.m when they heard what was thought to be gunshots The officer responded to the area and said they were flagged down by witnesses who said that 25-year-old Jamarion Plummer had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street Police said that Plummer was taken to a local hospital in a private vehicle before being transferred to UAMS in Little Rock where he died from his injuries at approximately 11:30 p.m No information has been released regarding a possible suspect in the shooting ASP officials said that Plummer’s body will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals A Lawrence woman who was convicted and later exonerated in the death of a 9-month-old Eudora boy has filed a new federal lawsuit that includes allegations that prosecutors and the coroner hid crucial information while fabricating other evidence Attorneys filed the case this week on behalf of Carrody Buchhorn, 50, and her husband and two sons. It names the Douglas County Commission, City of Eudora, coroner Dr. Erik Mitchell Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez and former deputy DA Joshua Seiden as defendants A jury in 2018 found Buchhorn guilty of reckless second-degree murder of a 9-month-old boy who had been in her care at a Eudora day care. The Kansas Court of Appeals overturned the conviction in April 2021 largely because Buchhorn’s trial attorneys had failed to challenge coroner Mitchell’s theory of how the boy died which top pediatric neurologists called “absolutely false,” “made up” and “fantastical.” Valdez’s office continued to prosecute the case, however, until a judge dismissed it in December 2022 because prosecutors had failed to seek a new expert opinion in time The DA’s office pledged to appeal the dismissal but announced in January 2023 that their new expert pathologist had found that the boy had died from a heart defect and other natural conditions The DA’s office’s press release at the time stated that they did not have sufficient evidence to continue prosecution (Read more background on the case at the links below this article.) In February 2023, Buchhorn filed a wrongful conviction lawsuit in Douglas County District Court Buchhorn spent more than 5 1/2 years in custody of the Douglas County jail Topeka prison and on house arrest before her case was dismissed The new federal case was filed Monday, which was the two-year anniversary of the judge’s dismissal of the criminal case against Buchhorn Among relief sought in the petition’s 73 pages Buchhorn’s attorneys — William Skepnek and Brennan Fagan of Overland Park — ask that the defendants put in place protocols to stop the wrongful convictions of innocent people The lawsuit alleges that Mitchell falsely claimed to have examined the infant’s heart and found it to be normal — a heart that had been harvested for organ donation a day prior to Mitchell’s autopsy The lawsuit details the coroner’s track record starting with how he came to Kansas in 1994 following an investigation into his prior office in Onondaga County Among allegations documented in the New York Times Mitchell was allowed to resign rather than face criminal charges following an investigation “The District Attorney began investigating Dr Mitchell when it was revealed that a man convicted of child pornography had photographs taken of himself with a corpse in the Medical Examiner’s office,” the New York Times reported in 1993 “The District Attorney also found that morgue employees took photographs of one another in playful poses over the body of a female suicide victim and that they provided the pathology department at University Hospital in Syracuse with bladders and kidneys from about 150 bodies The publication also reported that Onondaga County had faced a $10,000 fine because Mitchell and his staff had “illegally stored mercury in the county lab and flushed diced brains and other organs down the morgue drain.” Then he came to Kansas. He’d come to Topeka in March 1994, the Topeka Capital Journal has reported Douglas County hired and rehired him as coroner for more than 20 years Mitchell could not be reached for comment this week Eight phone numbers possibly connected to Mitchell were disconnected or out of service as was a phone number tied to his former firm He did not respond to an email sent to an address possibly linked to him This article will be updated if we are able to reach him the lawsuit alleges that Mitchell invented a theory of death that would fit prosecutors’ and law enforcement’s narrative that Buchhorn must have been the person who murdered 9-month-old Oliver “Ollie” Ortiz but Mitchell said he died from “depolarization of neurons” caused by a blow to the head that theory was dismantled by multiple neurological experts and even Mitchell himself admitted that he couldn’t provide the court with evidence of anyone dying from blunt force trauma without evidence of injury to the brain.) But Oliver’s heart had been removed and donated A pathologist who specialized in cardiac tissue examined the heart and created a report “That report and slides revealed that Ortiz suffered from a congenital heart defect — a patent foramen ovale or a hole in his heart that allowed blood to flow through the heart without being filtered of debris in the lungs,” according to the lawsuit the expert pathologist that prosecutors had asked to review the case “The cardiac autopsy also found a ‘focal area of acute ischemia’ — a portion of the heart that had been damaged by deprivation of oxygen between 12- and 24-hours prior to the child’s death.” Despite having that report within seven days of Ollie’s death the lawsuit alleges the defendants worked together to falsely accuse Buchhorn “for a murder that never occurred.” Mitchell’s autopsy report details his removal of the heart and examination of parts of Oliver’s heart “But the normal heart described in Mitchell’s autopsy report had to be fabricated as on September 30 he could not have examined a heart that had been removed the day before for tissue donation,” the case alleges “But the absence of a heart did not deter Mitchell from documenting examination of a non-existent heart in his September 30 autopsy finding it normal and describing it as having formed a fossa ovalis — meaning the hole between the chambers of the fetal heart had closed and there was no patent foramen ovale.” Turner wrote that “The autopsy finding of a patent foramen ovale is significant in that this congenital heart defect put Oliver at risk for a lethal arterial stroke undetectable at autopsy when the death is sudden.”  The charges against Buchhorn were initially filed April 14, 2017, more than six months after Oliver’s death. Former DA Charles Branson was still in office at the time. But Valdez and Seiden took office in January 2021, and they continued prosecution after Buchhorn’s second-degree murder conviction was overturned in August 2021 The new federal case alleges that for eight years now the defendants “have continued working together concealing their falsehoods while continuing to publicly to accuse Mrs Buchhorn of murdering a 9-month-old-child they well know died of natural causes.” Valdez and Seiden did not respond to messages seeking comment for this article The lawsuit states that Valdez “was the supervisor of the DA’s Office who in turn was supervised by the County Commission of Douglas County.” District attorney is an elected office of its own but the DA — like the sheriff and other county department administrators — brings annual budget requests to the Douglas County Commission said in response to a question seeking to clarify that “The County Commission does not supervise the District Attorney’s Office.” She did not comment further on the lawsuit The lawsuit alleges that after Turner’s report was completed “Valdez and Seiden then began an effort to publicly ‘spin’ the report to exonerate their own conduct while shifting blame to others hiding (Defendants’) as an exoneration of themselves while blaming others hiding the repeated constitutional violations Part of that was within the statement Valdez’s office issued in January 2023 announcing that they would cease prosecution of the case “Upon receipt and review of the forensic pathologist’s report dated January 3 2023 and having conferred with other attorneys in this office we do not have sufficient evidence to proceed with the prosecution of Ms It continued: “While there are conflicting findings between the State’s two retained experts as well as other evidence to support prosecution we do not believe the evidence is likely to meet our burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt my campaign mantra was ‘Setting a Higher Standard.'” Yet during a public presentation a month later Valdez said that “there is other evidence that we cannot comment on — believe me — there was other evidence,” and that Buchhorn is “not exonerated That’s another thing I want to make clear,” according to the lawsuit “The interplay between Valdez and Seiden was designed — and succeeded — in causing the public to believe that Valdez and Seiden possessed secret evidence that Mrs Buchhorn was guilty of murdering a nine-month-old baby in her care,” the lawsuit states “But there is no such secret evidence and both Valdez and Seiden knew they had nothing to reveal.” The lawsuit states that Valdez and Seiden failed to prosecute Mitchell for his alleged perjury Valdez lost her reelection bid, and her term in office will end in January. Seiden’s employment in the office came to an end in June after the criminal charges against Buchhorn were dismissed she sought the return of her property that had been taken in the investigation — her pants None of the property was used as evidence during her trial The case alleges that when Buchhorn asked for those items back her attorney had to file a motion to get the items back They ultimately discovered that there was an evidence log that didn’t include a reference to the seized laptop The lawsuit alleges that the DA’s office eventually told Buchhorn she could reclaim her property from Eudora police she was told that her laptop could not be found Buchhorn that the DA’s Office — not Eudora PD — had last been in possession of the laptop and had failed to complete a chain of custody form acknowledging taking the laptop,” the case alleges Defendants have refused and failed to return Mrs Buchhorn’s Macbook laptop computer,” the lawsuit continues Eudora Police Chief Wes Lovett said he would not be able to respond to a request for comment by the initial deadline he was given and did not respond to an email offering to extend that deadline The lawsuit claims that the case against Buchhorn deprived her and her family members of time they should’ve had together and interfered with their relationships The petition includes eight total counts such as “fabricating and perpetuating a knowingly false and nonexistent cause of death,” “malicious prosecution and unlawful pretrial detention” and “seizure and taking of property without just compensation,” all in violation of federal civil rights laws Buchhorn’s attorneys ask for compensatory and punitive damages in an amount to be determined at trial; for recovery of costs of the expenses of litigation; and for a trial by jury It also asks the court to “Award Plaintiffs injunctive relief requiring Defendants to put in place (and fund) supervision and compliance protocols that actually prevent and stop the wrongful convictions of innocent citizens.” Mackenzie Clark (she/her), reporter/founder of The Lawrence Times, can be reached at mclark@lawrencekstimes.com. Read more of her work for the Times here. Check out her staff bio here. and the Douglas County district attorney will not continue prosecution of Carrody Buchhorn whose conviction in connection with the boy’s death was overturned MORE … The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Dec Douglas County Commission approves agrivoltaics stormwater plans for Kansas Sky Energy Center The Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center is pictured on Sept A Eudora man is facing three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty after allegedly neglecting three dogs is accused of violating a state statute that requires that animals in one’s custody be provided with food The charges — naming the dogs Diesel Dixie and Princess – were filed in February The charging document says that Smith “unlawfully and knowingly” had physical custody of the animals Court records indicate that Smith is not indigent The penalty range for each count is up to one year in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500 More details about the case were not immediately available A woman was shot and killed Thursday night in a home south of Eudora and the suspected shooter was also found dead in the home after barricading himself inside for several hours Sheriff Jay Armbrister told reporters during a press conference Friday afternoon that deputies had been called to the home in the 900 block of East 2300 Road for an unknown emergency around 8:50 p.m Update:• Sheriff’s office names woman killed south of Eudora, suspected shooter The female caller was very hard for the dispatcher to understand but said she needed help and was having breathing problems made it to the door and heard a gunshot from inside the home They were quickly able to establish phone contact with the man The suspect was “overtly hostile,” threatening to shoot officers and he’d barricaded himself inside the home “This went on all night,” Armbrister said They “used some technology to enter the home” and found an “obviously deceased” woman inside They believe she was the woman who had called 911 deputies lost phone contact with the suspect and had not regained it They were trying to be slow and methodical working “slowly and very carefully,” Armbrister said The incident was still considered an ongoing and active threat but no one was in danger outside of the residence deputies were trying to communicate with the suspect via a bullhorn the Kansas Highway Patrol made entry into the home and found the suspect dead according to an evening update from the sheriff’s office It was not immediately clear how the man had died Armbrister would not confirm the identity of the woman until the incident was resolved He described the relationship as “domestic.” He said he’s been in contact with family members The later update from the sheriff’s office said that “Pending notification of family members identification of the victim and suspect will be released later.” the sheriff’s office had said in a statement that “The DGSO and area law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a suspected shooting that occurred Thursday night south of Eudora There is no public danger to those beyond the property in the 900 block of E 2300 Road and deputies have blocked roads in the area.” This post will be updated if more information is released Molly Adams (she/her), photojournalist and news operations coordinator for The Lawrence Times, can be reached at molly@lawrencekstimes.com. Check out more of her work for the Times here. Check out her staff bio here Bert Nash employees take next steps in unionization campaign KSHB 41 reporter Fe Silva covers education stories involving K-12. Share your story idea with Fe. were not in session because of the weather Eudora High School has had eight snow days so far The seniors there know that the number of "days off" might be reduced as they head to college “Maybe I'll change my mind in a couple of years but I really don't see myself being frustrated if I have to go to class in the snow or something,” said senior Payton Hoover Hoover plans to attend the University of Arkansas after graduating high school “I could catch up on my college coursework Her classmate Nathan Steinlage also made the most out of the snow days Eudora High School Principal Bill DeWitt believes that the students will not have a hard time transitioning from high school to college when it comes to snow days whether it be driving themselves or getting out to pick up a shovel and clear their way out of the driveway to go to work,” DeWitt said DeWitt feels snow days have changed over the years “It doesn't feel like we ever took any days off because of the weather,” DeWitt said Superintendent Stu Moeckel is in charge of calling the snow days “I think we always look at the past with rose-colored glasses,” Moeckel said “I don't know that we're calling snow days anymore or less than we have in the last decade,” Moeckel said The district plans to add extra days at the end of the school year to make up for the snow days While some are done with snow for the season “I don't complain about any snow days,” Steinlage said Report a typo Jackson's flagship downtown library that's been shut down for years due to various maintenance issues Demolition started Thursday morning and is being handled by Thrash Commercial Construction who was awarded an approximately $3.2 million contract in 2024 After demolition finishes, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History plans to build a new green space called Crigler Park. In December 2023, the Jackson City Council deeded over the property to MDAH MDAH director Katie Blount previously told the Clarion Ledger the park will better connect both the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History to Downtown Jackson Plans for the park began moving forward when Noble Crigler, a retired businessman who built several homes around the South including in Moon Lake, MS, donated $1 million for the project's construction. The park's name honors Crigler's late wife and long-time business partner, Margaret Ann Crigler, who died from pancreatic cancer in November 2021 Eudora Welty Library through the years: 'A building full of life:' A history of the soon-to-be demolished Eudora Welty Library the library was named after author and Jackson-legend Eudora Welty all books and files inside the library have been temporary moved to the Jackson Medical Mall A new location for the flagship library has yet to be decided on but city officials and members of the Jackson Hinds Library System have previously said they wish to keep it somewhere in downtown — Two people were found dead as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was involved in a standoff that lasted several hours at a home south of Eudora at the residence in the 900 block of East 2300 Road Thursday about a woman in distress who was difficult to hear An Eudora Police Department officer responded initially and heard a gunshot when he reached the front door Law enforcement officers were able to contact Benjamin Eaton who was inside the home by phone Police described him as overtly hostile and threatening to shoot law enforcement officers with the assistance of the Lawrence Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol utilized drones and other technology to gain access to the residence The tools allowed officers to determine that Nicole Eaton was deceased After several hours of communicating by phone law enforcement lost contact with Benjamin Eaton They continued to use technological tools to try to re-establish contact with him or identify his status inside the house to take him into custody Sheriff Jay Armbrister said that as part of the investigation there were concerns about a possible threat of explosives inside the residence which was partly why officers acted methodically over several hours KHP entered the residence and found Benjamin Eaton dead Detectives and investigators are currently processing the scene The Kansas high school baseball season kicks off on Mar opening day for regular season action under KSHSAA regulations we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2025 spring season touching on programs spanning all state classifications counting down to the official Prep Baseball Kansas Preseason Power 25 Rankings we’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis Our 2025 preseason coverage continues today   Coach’s Insight: “This team looks to be a senior led strong offensive team We have lots of guys looking for pitching roles and if a couple of them show up ready to go it will be an exciting year We will be young on the mound with a couple exceptions so we need to get some young guys to step up this year.” – Sean Jarvis Find more information on the 2025 Eudora program below: + Visit Prep Baseball Kansas’ 2025 KSHSAA Team Previews page to learn more + If you are a high school coach and didn’t receive our questionnaire, please click HERE to fill out the form           Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 0:53:16 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); If you've driven along North State Street in recent months you may have noticed a sign with the words "Future home of the Margaret Ann Crigler Park" hanging by the former Eudora Welty Library first opened in the late '80s in a former Sears building as the flagship of the Jackson Hinds Library System was one in a wave of Jackson libraries falling into disrepair over the course of the past several years after 38 years of serving Jackson's public Plans to tear down the building quickly developed and the library's books and furniture were moved to storage over the course of several months the building still stands with the sign announcing the new park hanging on the fencing surrounding the property's parking lot the MDAH had been interested in the property for years MDAH Director Katie Blount said she and her staff had been following the decline of the Eudora Welty Library including the city halting funding and then the library system moving out for a long time given the property's proximity to the Two Mississippi Museums The now-abandoned building stands directly across the street "We have paid really close attention to that property because right now you see this now abandoned building," Blount said "If you go to a lot of other museums in a lot of other cities — and even the art museum here — you walk out of the museum and you see a beautiful green space That's what we had envisioned if the property ever became available." On the road again: Willie Nelson plays Brandon in April. How to get tickets Now, the park has a name and funding. Concrete plans began moving forward when Noble Crigler, retired businessman who built several homes around the South including in Moon Lake, MS, donated $1 million for the project's construction. The park's name honors Crigler's late wife and long-time business partner, Margaret Ann Crigler, who died from pancreatic cancer in November 2021 the MDAH began working with the City of Jackson to secure additional funding from the state The next step is demolition of the former library which Blount said will happen sometime in 2025 with an anticipated opening date in late 2026 or early 2027 a children's play area and a walking trail which will essentially connect the Two Mississippi Museums with Downtown Jackson will also include a large green space that can be rented out for events The city will also utilize this green space for public events Get ready: Brutal low temps are coming to Mississippi. How cold will it get around the state? Blount said both the city and the library system have been very supportive of the park project Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@jackson.gannett.com Eudora softball's infielders huddle together after a strikeout in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday photo by: David Rodish/Journal-WorldEudora senior third baseman Jaiden Burris points and celebrates with her team after a double in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday photo by: David Rodish/Journal-WorldEudora senior pitcher Sam Claire throws a pitch in a 7-0 win over Baldwin on Tuesday The Baker University softball team took its tournament run all the way to the Heart of America Conference .. The Baker University baseball team fell to Mount Mercy 9-3 on Sunday to exit the Heart of America Conference .. After falling to the consolation bracket of the Heart of America Conference softball tournament with a 3-2 loss to .. The Baker University baseball team held on Saturday with an 11-10 win over Park to avoid elimination at the Heart .. The Baker University baseball team beat Clarke 5-4 on Friday in the Heart of America Conference Tournament’s .. 1 Central Methodist 5-0 on Friday to advance to the Heart of America Conference .. Annual community Christmas dinners are coming up in Lawrence and Eudora First United Methodist Church will host its annual dinner from 11 a.m People who would like to request a meal delivery can call 785-841-1516 after 6 a.m Organizers appreciate contributions to help offset costs but the dinner is open to everyone and no donations are required Donated pies of any flavor can be dropped off at the church after 6 a.m A few volunteer slots remained open as of Sunday, but the event is not accepting drop-in volunteers. Find more details at fumclawrence.org/christmasdinner/ Eudora Baptist Church will host its 15th annual community dinner from noon to 2 p.m Takeout containers will be provided for people who are unable to attend Looking for restaurants open on Christmas? Check out our list at this link but we’re thrilled to present our 2024 festive map of holiday homes MORE … Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2024 edition LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of 25-year-old Jamarion Plummer Eudora Police Department patrol officers say they heard possible gunshots witnesses said that Plummer was shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street in Eudora They moved the victim to Chicot Memorial Medical Center in a private vehicle He died from his injuries just before midnight The body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy and the investigation is ongoing Thaxton Studios has produced "Eudora," a companion volume to its new documentary of the same name about the life and work of Eudora Welty Eudora Welty is the subject of 'Eudora,' a new documentary about her life and work Nearly a quarter of a century after her death, Mississippi writer Eudora Welty remains as relevant as ever as a new documentary and related book project make clear fans can embrace Welty’s legacy through a new documentary and beautiful companion volume produced by Thaxton Studios and The Institute for Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College Lemuria was one of the places where Welty practiced the art of being “locally underfoot.” She was a proud Jacksonian who became famous as the serene elder matron of Southern letters as her beloved Mississippi roiled with violence during the Civil Rights Movement Welty used her voice to affirm the ideal of shared humanity I recently noticed that one Welty quote from “Eudora” had cropped up on social media underlining how deeply her wisdom speaks to our own anguished season Here’s what Welty said about the nature of human progress: “When we learned to speak to and listen to rather than to strike or be struck by our fellow human beings whether shared over a fence or through the magic of books Welty’s ideas grew from a place where swapping tales is still a big part of the culture “Eudora” brims with great anecdotes about her life and work “Eudora liked to write in the morning,” says friend and biographer Suzanne Marrs “She liked to get up and start writing before she ever got out of her nightgown.” Welty didn’t miss a thing whether it was the scent of honeysuckle or the chatter of insects How nice to be reminded that it’s still around Email Danny Heitman at danny@dannyheitman.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Subscribe Now one of the titans of Mississippi literature they might picture an elderly woman at a typewriter by the window of her house on Pinehurst Street in Jackson “But she was so much more than that,” says Anthony Thaxton to put it another way: “She was not just a little matron the new documentary Thaxton produced with his wife John through the Institute for Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College Drawing on unprecedented access to Welty’s home videos plus Welty’s niece Mary Alice Welty White and biographer Suzanne Marrs “It’s like you’re sitting around a table with her friends.” Eudora and its companion book debut at the tenth annual Mississippi Book Festival (September 14) southernstorytelling.mc.edu msbookfestival.com This item was published as part of What’s Happening in the South: August/September 2024 "The first three steps," said Connor Watson The steps that begin every play; those are what matter the most for Eudora if you're not winning the first three steps then what are you doing?" said Braeden VanDonge The motto is especially important for head coach Drew Steffen's flexbone offense "We've got to win our first three steps," Steffen said Watson echoed Steffen's optimism loud and clear Teammates and coaches say he's the perfect guy for that position "When you've got a quarterback that's vocal and you've got other seniors that are vocal then good things can happen," Steffen said (WTVF) — As NewsChannel 5 celebrates 70 years on the air we're sharing stories of the people who helped build our legacy Others are people whose stories we want you to know about staff has been going through the tape archive and old filing cabinets full of old promotional photoshoots It was a particular minute and twenty seconds in a behind-the-scenes tour of the original WLAC studio That was located at the L and C Tower annex building Channel 5 began in this building in 1954 until its move to its current location in 1968 "Now in progress is a rehearsal for one of our most popular daytime programs Eudora gives out famous southern recipes." there was someone out there happy to tell me about her "I'm the only one who's living who knew her," Waddell said his grandmother had a catering business run out of her home on Jefferson Street "It was completely Black," Waddell remembered Eudora was serving her neighboring community and beyond She was also serving the artists playing nightclubs a few doors down people like Little Richard and Fats Domino "Fats Domino would sit on the swing," Waddell said He would sit in the swing and sing to us." Eudora's cooking was becoming known far beyond the Black community of Nashville "She did these parties for these rich people," Waddell said "I remember first time I went to Belle Meade 'these people got their restroom inside the house!'" It was Eudora's strong reputation that led to her own show on WLAC called Southern Cooking There are not a lot of surviving records from that far back so it's been unclear the exact year Eudora went on air Tennessee was seeing protests over integration attempts of schools efforts to end racial segregation at lunch counters Waddell was proudly driving his grandmother through downtown Nashville to get her to WLAC Eudora Boxley was a Black woman with her own show on Nashville TV "We'd all get around the TV and watch her," Waddell laughed Channel 5 employee Ann Rice wrote to Waddell's family about her memories of Eudora This talented lady was a joy to be with." Ann also remembered Eudora ended her savory dishes with the advice "Be sure to add just a few grains of red pepper!" "She was the only Black person we knew who was on TV at that time "Sometimes we used to cry cause we knew she was the only Black person we'd see on TV Eudora was diabetic and problems with her health ended her run on Southern Cooking "This is the last picture of her before she passed away," Waddell said holding up a picture of Eudora with the family and she was the best thing to ever happen to me." You can email me at forrest.sanders@newschannel5.com When Eric Tweedy saw that Kansas does not have a Lions Club that focuses on LGBTQIA+ people he knew he had to do something about it.  Tweedy co-founded Lions of Pride & Purpose alongside his husband, Eric Strimple. The couple have been members of the Eudora Lions Club for roughly six years The two created a Facebook page for the Lions of Pride & Purpose on Aug The nonprofit is working to form a Lions Club that supports the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community I feel many needs are not being met,” District 17A Global Extension Team Coordinator Tweedy said Lawrence is recognized as its own chapter, known as Lawrence Noon Lions Club Lions for Pride & Purpose will be a cyber club that plans to focus primarily on LGBTQIA+ needs within Lawrence Virtual meetings are also open to anyone from anywhere.  Lions for Pride & Purpose needs five members to join and be sponsored by an existing club to begin hosting meetings The Eudora Lions Club is on board to sponsor them the organization will be recognized as an official Lions club Tweedy said the club will focus on unemployment along with anything else that may come up in virtual meetings Tweedy and Strimple began having conversations on starting a LGBQTIA+ focused Lions Club several months ago Strimple said working on this project with his spouse has been rewarding.   “Seeing this Cyber Club happen has been a dream of ours since we both joined Lions and now that we are both in position to spearhead the project we are ready to see it happen,” District 17A Global Membership Team Coordinator Strimple said Tweedy hopes Lions of Pride & Purpose can collaborate with other organizations such as surrounding Lions Clubs and other LGBTQIA+ focused organizations and nonprofits.  “There are so many amazing organizations that are already making a ripple,” Tweedy said “I hope they will open their arms to a new Lions Club that wants to better the community Those interested in joining the Lions of Pride & Purpose can contact Tweedy through email at erictweedy@icloud.com. More information can be found on the Facebook page at this link Lane Rozin (he/they), a contributor to The Lawrence Times since January 2024, is a student at the University of Kansas Schools of Journalism and Film. He is a graduate of Pittsburg High School, where he was the multimedia editor for Pitt Media in 2019-21. He is currently the managing editor at the University Daily Kansan and development director at KJHK. See more of his work for the Times here. 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Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side now bears the name of Lydia Eudora Ashburne was the first woman to graduate from Howard University’s medical program and the first Black woman to be licensed to practice medicine in Virginia After practicing in Virginia for four years where she helped establish the first South Side branch of the United Cerebral Palsy clinic She also provided care for children whose parents couldn’t afford it during the Great Depression She retired in 1977 after a 65-year career and died in Hyde Park in 1992 at the age of 105 Ashburne was a trailblazer and fierce advocate for health care equity,” Ald Lamont Robinson (4th) said at the unveiling ceremony Saturday morning “She was resolute in her unwavering commitment to her community.” which was across the street from where the ceremony took place Robinson and city treasurer Melissa Conyears Ervin were among the about 120 people watching as the sign was unveiled “All I can do is grin,” said Sandra Wallace a Bronzeville resident who spearheaded the street renaming applauds during the unveiling ceremony for the new street sign at Lydia Eudora Ashburne M.D The campaign started when Wallace was trying to find ways to honor the centennial of her sorority Tracking down Ashburne’s relatives proved to be more challenging and searches of archives led nowhere; eventually one of Wallace’s sorority sisters connected them after realizing she had babysat one of the relatives years ago the more intriguing she was to me,” Wallace said “Something needed to be done for her because she had done so much for the community.” Alma Ashburne Grey — the great-great niece of the trailblazing doctor who would visit her while she was studying at Roosevelt University — said that when they were growing up she and her other relatives were well aware of Ashburne’s accomplishments and role in breaking down barriers She didn’t follow in her great-great aunt’s footsteps in the medical field but she said she hopes the renamed street will encourage others “I think it will inspire some people,” Ashburne Grey told the Sun-Times Ashburne had previously been added to the Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame and received awards from the Cook County Physicians Association Howard University Medical Alumni Association and United Cerebral Palsy Board of Directors Wallace said the street renaming carried on her legacy in a different way by reaching others who might discover her accomplishments after seeing the sign “She wasn’t there for the accolades,” Wallace said “So it was for us to do for the future generations.” Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale New home construction is shown in Eudora's Shadow Ridge subdivision in this 2022 file photo Douglas County commissioners will receive a presentation on a residential and senior housing development in Eudora may have to decide on whether to create a special district to allow the development to receive property tax rebates county commissioners will hear an update on a nearly 180-home development proposed for approximately 42.5 acres of property located north of an existing subdivision in Eudora and west of Eudora High School The developers of the project have requested the use of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District to assist with “the financing of the public infrastructure improvements associated with the site.” Eudora needs to establish the district to qualify for state tax incentives that will assist with funding infrastructure in the new development The incentives largely include a property tax rebate — for up to 25 years — that will help developers pay for items like streets utilities and other such infrastructure components Exactly how large of a rebate this project — dubbed Shadow Ridge North — is seeking isn’t yet known The project’s developers are still negotiating a development agreement with the City of Eudora which would spell out details about the infrastructure and its costs County commissioners on Wednesday aren’t being asked to take any vote on the project but rather are being given an update because the county ultimately could have veto authority over the issuance of the incentives at a future date While the tactic of providing a property tax rebate to commercial or mixed-used projects is relatively common such rebates have been rare in Douglas County for traditional single family neighborhood developments the Reinvestment Housing Incentive District state tax incentive was initially designed to encourage residential growth in smaller communities across western Kansas last year the incentive program was significantly expanded Cities across the state can now authorize the property tax rebates Even larger cities — like Lawrence — are eligible to use the program although they have limits on how frequently they can use the incentives during a year The Eudora project includes 149 proposed residential lots in addition to approximately 30 townhome-style and duplex units for senior living staff is waiting for a final development plan for the site including the estimated construction timeline for the units according to a memo provided to county commissioners As the Journal-World reported this project was originally pursued in 2024 and there was a public hearing held in January 2024 no action was taken to create the district after “questions related to traffic and east-west connectivity within the city” were raised by Eudora officials which supported the newly proposed concept and anticipated further road improvements to nearby roads The Eudora City Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Feb an ordinance will be considered to formally establish the district referencing the development plan and agreement The Eudora school district and the County Commission will have 30 days to assess any potential “adverse effects” the proposed district may have on their respective entities and adopt a resolution addressing these concerns If a resolution citing adverse effects is adopted it will nullify the city ordinance that establishes the district according to the memo provided to commissioners Several items on the County Commission’s meeting agenda were previously scheduled to be considered for the previous meeting which was canceled due to winter weather last week • Consider adopting a resolution to transfer remaining funds from the 2024 budget for Consolidated Fire District No The approved 2024 budget included a transfer of $150,000 to the fund the 2024 budget has a remaining amount of $404,939 that staff recommend transferring to the fund for a total 2024 year-end transfer amount of $554,939 • Hear an update on the planning process and challenges associated with the FIFA World Cup in 2026 Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence has been identified as a potential base camp for a World Cup soccer team and Douglas County Emergency Management and stakeholders have created a Unified Command Structure for planning leading up to the event A Unified Command is a framework used in emergency management to coordinate response efforts during major incidents or planned events involving multiple agencies or jurisdictions enabling each agency to maintain responsibility for its area of expertise while sharing resources and information Lawrence will also need to plan for fan celebrations and other events surrounding the World Cup • Consider the purchase of emergency fire dispatch protocol software for the Emergency Communications Center totaling $154,406 in 2025 and $19,000 annually in ongoing maintenance from 2026 through 2029 According to a memo provided to commissioners Douglas County dispatchers currently use a similar system for medical emergency calls which allows them to more efficiently dispatch responders and resources to scenes and provide some care over the phone Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and the Douglas County Fire Chiefs Association determined that a similar system was necessary for fire calls This new system would allow Emergency Communications to give instructions to help callers stay safe until help arrives and that it would improve resource management for fire departments across the county The 2025 budget includes $160,000 for the purchase of this software and additional funding will be included in future budgets to maintain the system The memo said that the proposal was not submitted for bids because the software product is an “add-on feature” to the existing medical dispatch protocol software that the Emergency Communications Center already uses • Consider a letter of intent that will have the county participate in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Healthy Families Outreach The letter included in the agenda states that the county intends to provide matching funds to “pull down federal funding for the program.” It says the “source for matching dollars will be from the county’s general fund and Douglas County has adequate funding to provide up to $350,000 in matching dollars.” The memo says the program helps identify families in need of preventative health services for their children connects families to health care resources and works to prevent child abuse and neglect • Consider the need for a proposed bridge replacement on North 1800 Road over Baldwin Creek; approve the plans and specifications prepared by the county engineer; and authorize Public Works to seek bids for the project the Kansas Department of Transportation has granted the county $1.4 million for the bridge replacement addressing concerns about its aging concrete and restricted load capacity • Consider approving a tow service provider agreement allowing local tow contractors to be included in a rotation list managed by the Emergency Communications Center staff eight tow operators submitted their agreements Staff met with these operators in January to discuss and review the terms of the annual agreement tow operators have expressed a desire to raise the maximum charge for “motorist assist” calls The last increase to the maximum charges was approved by the commission in 2023 an increase will not be considered at Wednesday’s meeting • Hold a work session for the Heritage Conservation Council and sustainability department to present a department overview The session is for informational purposes only The County Commission’s work session will begin at 4 p.m Wednesday in the Douglas County Commission meeting room at 1100 Massachusetts St The business meeting will follow at 5:30 p.m The meeting will also be available via Zoom at the Minneota Assisted Living & Home Health Care in Minneota A reception for attendees will follow at the Funeral Home Private Interment will be held later in the Russell Cemetery Visitation will be held one hour prior to her celebration Mavis Eudora Scheffler was born on September 4 to Julius and Inez (Swan) Scheffler in Morton graduating there from high school with the class of 1947 Mavis worked various jobs in the area before meeting Mr Mavis and Elmer were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Morton Together they enjoyed farming and showing a pair of matched Palomino horses Mavis later continued her education and earned her certificate to be a beautician The couple made their home in Russell before eventually moving to the farm in Balaton where Mavis fixed hair out of her home and shared 59 years of marriage prior to Elmer's death in 2013 Mavis was also active in the Red Hats and Order of the Eastern Star She was also a long-time member of the Presbyterian churches in Russell and Marshall John (and Karen) Grimes of Montevideo; son-in-law Jessica (and Spensor) TenEyck of Watertown SD; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; nieces Mavis was preceded in death by her husband Two 19-year-olds were taken to a hospital and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 10 early Sunday Sunday near mile marker 20 on Kansas Highway 10 The location was just east of the interchange at North 1400 Road on the eastern edge of Eudora according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical’s PulsePoint app A 20-year-old Shawnee man driving a Chrysler 300 rear-ended a Lexus IS driven by a 37-year-old man who had a 19-year-old passenger in his vehicle according to information provided by George Diepenbrock a spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office A 20-year-old woman driving a Honda Accord then struck the Chrysler 300 as it was in the roadway There were four passengers in the Honda Accord both 19 — were taken to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment None of the injuries were life-threatening “It did require the westbound lanes and traffic to be diverted for a couple of hours for the crash investigation and vehicles to be towed,” Diepenbrock said including Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Eudora Police Department for assistance.” Further details were not yet available around noon Sunday Note: This post has been updated with corrected information from the sheriff’s office Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area Home » News » Authors university honor Eudora Welty by sharing stories Columbus is once again filled with authors sharing their stories honoring the legacy of famous author and Mississippi University for Women alumna Eudora Welty Journalist and Author Jeannette Walls was the keynote speaker for the Welty Gala Friday night at the Trotter Convention Center She shared lessons from her own life story from growing up in poverty to her eventual success which is also detailed in her best-selling 2005 memoir both of my parents were incredibly wealthy in terms of knowledge and love,” Walls said during a press availability Friday afternoon But I believe that everything in life is both a blessing and a curse.” Amazon named “The Glass Castle” one of the top 10 books of the decade and it was made into a major motion picture starring Brie Larson While sharing her story was initially challenging as it was hard to be so vulnerable with herself Walls said she has learned a lot about other people by telling the truth I thought it was going to be a source of ridicule and humiliation “And one of the many surprises is how sometimes people get it even better than I do But the real blessing and the real surprise has been how people feel safe telling me their stories.” The Welty Gala is the annual fundraiser for the MUW Scholarship fund and is a part of the larger Welty Series The series also includes an annual writers’ symposium which kicked off for its 36th year Thursday evening and will run through Saturday The symposium includes a diverse range of literary genres including fiction and non-fiction prose to poetry The symposium started Thursday with a keynote by author Maurice Carlos Ruffin on his new novel “The American Daughters.” Friday morning included talks from Brooke Champagne with her essay collection “Slaughterhouse for Old Wives’ Tales,” T.J Anderson III with his poetry collection “t/here it is” and Pauline Kaldas with her novel “The Measure of Distance.” Friday afternoon sessions kicked off with Minrose Gwin speaking on her novel “Beautiful Dreamer.” James Cherry then took the stage to read poems from his book “Between Chance and Mercy.” Cherry said he writes about his lived experience as a Black man but also as a witness to history we still want to go backward as a nation,” Cherry said “That Pinson Girl,” a novel focused on a Mississippi woman who gives birth to an illegitimate child in 1918 and refuses to name the father Wilson said two big literary influences for her writing are William Faulkner and Welty it’s her resilience that matters,” Wilson said I have Welty to thank for the stories about resilience and persistence and resistance.” The symposium is set to resume from 9:30 a.m Saturday with talks from Todd Osborne with “Gatherer,” Kemeshia Randle Swanson with “Maverick Feminist,” Christian J Collier with “Greater Ghost” and Steve Yates with “The Lakes of Southern Hollow.” All symposium sessions and art exhibits are free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For information on the authors, books, the Ephemera Prize and the Gala, see the Welty Series website, muw.edu/welty (662) 328-2424 cdispatch.com © 2025 – The Commerical Dispatch in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle but we need your help to continue our efforts Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community Eudora senior Harper Schreiner drives to the basket in the state 4A Girls Championship game on March 12 Former Eudora point guard Harper Schreiner and the Pittsburg State Gorillas are in the Final Four of the Division II women’s basketball tournament leading the Eudora Cardinals to the state championship before losing to Bishop Miege She graduated as one of three Cardinals to score 1,000 career points and averaged 18.3 points 9.0 rebounds and 4.5 steals per game in her final season Schreiner started her freshman year at point guard and has continued to start in every game for the team She averaged 10.3 points per game as a freshman and has averaged 7.6 as a sophomore and 6.9 as a junior Schreiner has increased her assists per game each year from 4.1 as a freshman to now 4.5 as a junior she is making 3-pointers at her highest clip at 41% while shooting 47% from the field on a little over five attempts per game Pittsburg State is 16th in Division II in assists per game The Gorillas are also seventh in scoring offense with 80.4 per game whom the Gorillas will play in the Final Four on Wednesday are third in Division II in scoring offense at 83.7 points per game and seventh in scoring defense The Lakers’ scoring margin of 31.4 points per game is best in Division II The Gorillas are 33-3 this year and were both the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association regular-season and tournament champions The Gorillas avenged an earlier loss to Fort Hays State in the championship game the Gorillas won the central region with wins over Harding Minnesota State-Mankato and Southwest Minnesota State Schreiner had 14 points and 13 assists across the three regional games The team is on a nine-game win streak and defeated Lubbock Christian 66-55 in the Elite Eight which was only the third time in program history reaching the quarterfinal round for a chance at the national championship game Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Former Eudora police chief pleads no contest to assault charges from October 2023 assaultby Scott Solomon pleaded no contest to misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery charges on Friday LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Eudora Police Chief Michael Pitts The charges stemmed from an October 23 assault in Eudora the Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney reached out to ASP's Special Investigations Unit to examine allegations of crimes committed by Chief Pitts in October A dispatch for Pitts led him to a gas station in Eudora on October 26 Pitts was called to remove a man who was causing a disturbance at the place of business ASP investigators found that Pitts illegally detained John Hill Jr. 48 and took him to a remote location in Chicot County The former police chief assaulted Hill and left him injured and abandoned Pitts was handed down a one-year suspended sentence He is ruled to have no contact with the victim or the victim's family.