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Truman Award winner Marsalis issues a call for hope, faith and action — 'a generosity of spirit' across America
Famed jazz and classical trumpeter, bandleader and composer Wynton Marsalis this week issued a strong call for re-embracing the arts as part of broader conversation about American renewal.
Entertainment
Encore Theater in Independence brings comedy ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ to the stage
By The Examiner staff What: Encore Theatre of Independence presents the farce comedy play “Moon Over Buffalo,” by Ken Ludwig (1995), directed by Shari Wassergord and produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Where: Powerhouse Theatre at Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St., Independence. When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.…
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Photo gallery: Independence City Championship track and field
Images from the Independence City Championship track and field meet held Wednesday
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Sports
Healthy Blue Springs South girls soccer squad clinches outright conference title
Before the start of the 2025-26 season, the Blue Springs South girls soccer team originally had 18 opponents on its regular season schedule.