A colorful hot-air balloon floated across the skies, just over Labette Health in Parsons, last week. It wasn’t known who exactly occupied the pilot’s basket but onlookers from below enjoyed the sight and waved their greetings.

The schools in the area have varied dates for classes to begin.

Parents and students must watch closely to not get confused as each school has a different date for beginning.

They are as follows: Read more

The Labette Avenue this week (August 12) is the largest issue ever. It is 52 pages of news, legals and fair pictures and results that you won’t want to miss seeing.

Get your copy of the Labette Avenue at the following locations: Read more

The Labette County Commission approved to purchase four motor graders at the July 27 meeting, from Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Wichita gave the low bid of $638,420
with trade.
At Monday’s commission meeting, opening of bids to finance the motor graders was held with two bidders. Team Bank of Parsons was 4.99 percent and John Deere lease rate was 3.5 percent. Read more