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Poll: Sept. 30, 2026 Question of the Week: Fall Festivals

This is a new engagement feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from …

Poll: Sept. 23, 2026, Question of the Week 2: Which of these responses best captures your sentiment about law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) such as Flock Safety?

This is a new engagement feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The point: The Record wants a better …

Poll: Sept. 23, 2026, Question of the Week 1: When you read sports scores in the newspaper, what format do you prefer to read them in?

A. Chart (scores and stats) B. Article C. Other (please elaborate) D. I have no preference

Full Story: Potential county 911 upgrades still on track

Sept. 16, 2026 Update : The County Commission did not take action on the remaining upgrades at yesterday's meeting. To view a recording of that meeting: …

Full Story: County 911 upgrades likely to proceed

Sept. 9, 2026 updates : The Laclede County Commission purchased the Nelson System for Eventide DX Recorder ($40,000) on Tuesday. They discussed the INdigital proposal and Ryzyliant EDGE proposal …

Conway Community Days set to be 'good fun family weekend'

This Friday and Saturday, Conway Community Days returns for a 47th year of fellowship and fun. According to its schedule (which readers can find in this issue), the community festival begins …

Lebanon Chamber announces this year's Wall of Honor recognitions

The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the honorees for the 25th annual Wall of Honor Community Achievement Award ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. The award honors individuals who have made …

R-3 School Board tables decision on setting property tax

The setting of the Lebanon R-3 School District’s property tax rates per $100 of assessed valuation will once again be an extended discussion rather than a decision hammered out in one meeting. …

Lebanon City Council approves new name for golf course

The Lebanon City Council has decided on a name for the golf course purchased by the city last September. At its Monday night meeting, the council   approved the recommendation of the Golf …

MoDOT worker injured in Laclede County

A Missouri Department of Transportation worker is expected to recover after he was run over by a paver machine on Highway O near Redbud Drive south of Lebanon Tuesday. Laclede County Sheriff Matt …

Aug. 4, 2026 election unofficial results

Here are the unofficial results for the issues Laclede County made their voices heard on tonight:  Republican Primaries:  Democrat Primaries  Libertarian …

Full Story: Lebanon Missouri State alumni send off incoming freshmen

Family and supporters sent off incoming Missouri State University freshmen with food, recognition, and advice Monday evening at the Lebanon Sendoff, which took place at Mighty Oak Lodge. The …

Online Story: Police department responds to parking lot loitering

Lebanon Police Chief Jerry Harrison discussed Monday the department’s response to persistent loitering issue in Lebanon-Laclede County Library’s parking lot. The response: strictly enforce city …

Online Brief: Sheriff’s Office investigates drowning at campground

Record note: The Record is publishing this brief to provide more accurate information in response to some of the preceding, non-Record coverage of this incident, specifically concerning the …

City plans public meeting on sidewalk and pedestrian improvements

This is a corrected version of a press release that appears on page B1 of today’s Laclede County Record. A press release from the city of Lebanon stated that the project secured approximately $5 in …

Photos: Library hosts Teddy Bear Picnic Tuesday

Online Brief: Lebanon City Council approves agreement for Lebanon City Cemetery support

The Lebanon City Council approved an agreement to provide maintenance and operating support to the Lebanon City Cemetery at its regular meeting Monday. According to background information …

Full Story: Lebanon pushes in new fire truck

The Lebanon Fire Department and the City of Lebanon welcomed a new ladder fire truck into the department’s fleet Monday evening with a traditional push-in ceremony at Lebanon Fire Station 3 at 1300 …

Full Story: Rocky Rolled Ice Cream serves cool treats

Emily Strohl is passionate about the desserts she and her shop serve customers. The young operator of Rocky Rolled Ice Cream and Treats at 702 S. Monroe Ave. in Lebanon has run her business for …

School Board OK's budget, Early Childhood Center expansion

The Lebanon R-3 School Board approved both the district’s budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and a classroom expansion of the Early Childhood Center inside the Robert W. Plaster Center for Student …