LJWorld.com Headlines for October 6, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Town Talk | Led by a cool-down in online shopping, Lawrence sales tax collections on pace to be about $3M below budget]( The wild and wooly, predator-filled Amazon — the online retailer, of course, not the jungle — may not devour the Lawrence economy after all. That’s probably good news for a host of local retailers and others in the Lawrence community. ... [Led by a cool-down in online shopping, Lawrence sales tax collections on pace to be about $3M below budget]( By: The wild and wooly, predator-filled Amazon — the online retailer, of course, not the jungle — may not devour the Lawrence economy after all. That’s probably good news for a host of local retailers and others in the Lawrence community. ... October 5, 2023 @ 5:05pm [Upcoming events include art exhibits, Kaw Valley Farm Tour, mural unveiling, music and more]( By: Sarah Parsons FRIDAY • The Black Lawrence Open Mic, 7-9 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Suite D. All mediums and skill levels welcome; see lawrenceartscenter.org for virtual sign-up sheet; in-person sign-in also welcome. • ... October 5, 2023 @ 4:22pm ['Bizarre and uncomfortable': Display at Antique Mall features dolls and statuettes associated with anti-Black imagery next to copy of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf']( By: Austin Hornbostel At the Antique Mall on Massachusetts Street, a display case of items for sale as of Thursday morning featured dolls and statuettes commonly associated with anti-Black imagery next to a copy of Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf.” For Lawrence ... October 5, 2023 @ 3:14pm [DA Valdez's attorney requests continuance of disciplinary hearing, saying he's experienced a personal tragedy]( By: Chris Conde The attorney for Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez has requested a continuance for her disciplinary hearing scheduled for next week, citing a "personal tragedy." The hearing is scheduled for Oct. 12 and 13, when a panel of three ... October 5, 2023 @ 12:45pm [Lawrence man charged with attempted murder for allegedly waiting for man to return home with intent to kill]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man was arrested Wednesday and has been charged in Douglas County District Court with attempted murder after he allegedly waited for another man to return home with the intent to kill him. The man, Logan Akicitan Martin, 24, faces ... October 5, 2023 @ 12:24pm [City, Senior Resource Center seeking volunteers for sidewalk shoveling program ahead of winter weather season]( By: Staff report The City of Lawrence and the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County’s collaborative program to clear snowy sidewalks for older residents and disabled individuals is seeking volunteers ahead of winter. Registration for the Safe Winter ... October 5, 2023 @ 9:40am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044