Labette Community News Today

Them faithful under trials and resolute when facing the difficult. Lord, even in sorrowing seasons, motivate them to be transformed by your liberating grace. Empower them to do the best that they are capable of, bringing a harvest of courage, compassion, and service. Give them the wisdom to place their ultimate trust in you. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States ...

A Labette County High School student won Best of Show for an oil painting portrait titled “Tyler When.”

Paul E. “Eddie” Fisher, 73, of Parsons passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Elmhaven in Parsons.

Robert Andrew Mikel, 88, of Parsons passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at his home.

The 2023 Southwest conference player of the year is headed to Labette Community College.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Larry Ray Burnett, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Parsons, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Benjamin J. Cochran of Altamont has been named the recipient of the 23rd annual William and Allene Guthrie Van Meter Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award at Labette Community College.

Kylie Nachelle Caldwell-Stevens of Parsons died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at the young age of 28.

The scholarship committee of Chapter BS, P.E.O., has announced its scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 school year. Kinsey Baldwin, the daughter of Monte and Luann Baldwin, is the newest recipient

Retired Chief Petty Officer First Class Harley G. Pilkington, 76, of rural Parsons, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at his home.