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December 30, 2024— Prosecutor-elect Melesa Johnson will be sworn in as Jackson County Prosecutor on Friday, January 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Historic Brady Courtroom, Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Mo.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
State Funeral Jan. 9 At Washington Cathedral;
The Georgia RecorderDecember 29, 2024—President Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian to ever occupy the White House, died Sunday Dec. 29, 2024, after spending over a year in hospice care.Carter, who turned 100 on Oct. 1 and is the longest-lived president in American history, died at his home in Plains...
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Celebrating Kwanzaa in Difficult and Demanding Times: Lifting Up the Light that Lasts
Dr. Maulana Karenga
As always this year we wish for Africans everywhere throughout the world African community “ Heri za Kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa”. And we bring and send greetings of celebration, solidarity and continued struggle for an inclusive and shared good in the world.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Carter, 19, holds his newborn son, Tymere, as another soon-to-be father takes their photo on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, as part of a program called Dad Prep Academy at DeLaSalle High School in Kansas City (Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent).
Teen Dads Need Support. A New Kansas City Program Guides them Through Fatherhood
Anna Spoerre The Missouri Independent
‘The overarching goal is to make sure they realize their life doesn’t stop just because they’re a teen father,’ said James Hogue, the founder of Dad Prep AcademyDecember 25, 2024— Tyreque Carter held his 2month-old son, outfitted in a festive Christmas onesie, as he congratulated another soonto- be...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Create New Federal Judgeships
Stacy M. Brown Nnpa Newswire Senior National
December 24, 2024—President Joe Biden has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created dozens of new federal judicial positions, citing unresolved questions about its provisions and timing.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
AS KANSAS CITIANS PREPARE TO BID FAREWELL TO 2024, AND CELEBRATE A NEW YEAR, THE KANSAS CITY GLOBE URGES EVERYONE TO CELEBRATE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY. MANY THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS AND SUBSCRIBERS FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU AS YOUR WEEKLY POSITIVE AND PROGRESSIVE NEWS SOURCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO DOING IT AGAIN IN 2025!
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
Kansas Citians Club Hosts Smooth Holiday Jazz Brunch
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The 2024 Holiday Season kicked off in high fashion on Saturday, Dec 7, with the historic Kansas Citians Social Club hosting the Smooth Holiday Jazz Brunch at the Marriott Hotel in Overland Park, Kan.Nearly 225 guests helped celebrate the group’s 94th anniversary.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Kerry Washington (center) stars in the inspiring story of World War II’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. photo/netflix
The Six Triple Eight: Airing Now on Netflix
John Dilillo Courtesy, Netflix
Almost a full century after the end of World War II, new stories about the quiet heroism of everyday individuals continue to come to light.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Georgia Court Disqualifies Fulton DA Fani Willis from Trump Election Case
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Council today passed Ordinance 240695 allowing Kansas City voters to decide whether to renew the public safety sales tax for 20 years.
Friday, December 20, 2024
AN HONOR WELL DESERVED
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The 4th District Holiday Party hosted by Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee was held Thursday, December 12 at the Starlight Theatre’s Applause Club in Kansas City, Mo. Food and entertainment were provided at the free event that honored Jackson County Champion Awardees.
Friday, December 20, 2024