The Parsons Police Department is investigating the death of an infant Wednesday morning at 1521 S. 25th Street. Police and emergency crews were dispatched at 11:24 a.m. to a report of a 3-month-old boy who was not breathing. The infant, identified as Dominic D. Mosely, Jr., was later pronounced dead at Labette Health.

Officers are currently investigating, and an autopsy will be performed to determine a cause of death. Parsons Police Chief, John Keele, said that the investigation is a routine matter when a child dies.

New director, Christopher Langsford will be behind the baton when the Community Band performs on Thursday, 23 as part of the Music In the Park series in Parsons.
The year marks the 14th anniversary of the re-formation of the Community Band originally formed by former Parsons music instructor, Gordan McDonald.
The Music in the Park series evolved from the Community Band’s twice-monthly concerts that were originally performed on the gazebo of the Parsons Plaza.
Next week’s featured artist will be Aaron Keith.
The Music in the Park concerts are held at The Seaton Family Pavilion located in Forest Park at 13th and Broadway in Parsons. Read more

Tonight’s Make the Switch event that was going to be held at Labette Community College in Parsons has been cancelled due to the dangerously cold temperatures and snow.

Watch for new dates to help “Make the Switch” and Take Charge! of your energy bills.

The Labette Assistance Center, 1929 Crawford, Parsons, has cancelled distribution of Food Commodities through TEFAP to Labette County Residents planned for Monday, Feb. 7 .  Due to the winter storm, shipments were not available as scheduled.

Once the conditions clear, and food shipments can be moved to distributing agencies, a new date will be announced.

The GPDA (Great Plains Development Authority) finance committee will meet Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at 4 p.m.,
in the conference room of the GPDA office, 1209 Corporate Drive, #6, Parsons,
to discuss financial details concerning the board.

Country Mart of Parsons will sponsor a Fall Show this Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 am to 2 pm.
All Country Mart customers are urged to come and see the latest trends in holiday entertaining and try new products before you buy.
A cake walk will start at 11 a.m. They will be giving away an 8-inch single layer cake every 15 minutes.
Country Mart is located at 2100 Main in Parsons.

Labette Community College will be the host of an all day professional development day for Kansas child care providers. The free workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Child care providers are encouraged to attend this free training opportunity and courses related to child safety, new regulations from the state, update CPR certification, and learn about grants available for licensed providers.

The Southeast Kansas Farm History Center will have its third Annual Farm Heritage Celebration at Tolen Creek Park in Parsons. The event is scheduled for Oct. 1-2. The Education Day celebration will be held on Oct. 1. Children of all ages are invited to come out and experience the 1890’s. Read more

The Parsons Airport Board of Director’s recently announced that an Open House and Fly-In has been scheduled for Saturday, October 2 at the Parsons Airport.  The event will feature both a breakfast and lunch scheduled to be served by Parsons Boy Scout Troop 33. Read more