As of November 13 at 6 a.m., all of the county’s emergency calls will be handled through the combined dispatch at the county’s 911 Center. “The first day of combined dispatch went very … more

Having been involved with Lebanon’s Christmas Parades for a long time, Lynne Stowe will finally be at the front of the procession this year as grand marshal. “It’s an honor,” Stowe said, … more

The Lebanon R-III school district collaborated with the City of Lebanon’s Veterans Memorial Board to recognize veterans Monday with an assembly open to the public at Lebanon High School. After the … more

Following a traffic accident on the Interstate 44 Monday night, Laclede County Office of Emergency Management helped shelter 16 stranded non-English speaking travelers until the next … more

Major topics of interest during Tuesday’s Laclede County Commission meeting included Coroner Steve Murrell’s report to the commission on the updated state standards for coroners as well as the … more

A concert performance by Letters From Home will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Cowan Civic Center. “The Lebanon Concert Association is excited about this performance and wants … more

The Lebanon Police Department arrested Marcella Cadle without bond Friday for charges of crimes against a minor. According to the LPD’s press release, Cadle is a 23-year-old teacher at Lebanon High … more

Thursday evening marked the inauguration of five more inductees into the Chamber of Commerce Wall of Honor: Ida Reid, Larry Hooper, Don Clark, Jammie Litty, and Dr. J. Kent Richter. The banquet … more

NOTE: These results pertain only to how local voters in Laclede County voted, NOT final statewide or national results. These will be shared later. VoterTurnout: 68.73% LOCAL RESULTS. Western Commissioner:  Joe Wasmer Eastern Commissioner:  Erik Lindsey Sheriff:  Matt Frederick Assessor:  Julie Rayl-Gilstrap Public Administrator:  Annette Charles Coroner:  Steve Murrell Surveyor:  Steve Mathis … more

The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 23000 block of Penner Lane in Lebanon. At approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded … more

The Lebanon High School Theatre Department invites community members to attend the musical adaption of the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” this Friday and Saturday. After deciding with … more

While readers might not expect someone to drive towards a hurricane, the Lebanon Department of Public Works mutual aid volunteer group, which consisted of foreman Rick Alexander, journeyman linemen … more

Sean Bennett, the new finance director for the City of Lebanon, brings a wealth of worldwide experience to his job. Bennett, who joined the city Oct. 21, grew up in Conway and graduated Conway … more

Bass Pro announced Thursday it is consolidating a portion of its Bolivar plant operations into the Lebanon White River Marine plant effective immediately. A total of 81 positions will be impacted, … more

The Laclede County Commission heard from the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning on the organization’s County Development Tax application. Executive Director Ashley Mahan, Board … more

The Lebanon City Council took action Monday to buy equipment for the police and fire departments. The Council also approved the purchase of ballistic vests and helmets for the Fire Department. … more

An investigation into the fire that destroyed the historic H.D. Lee clothing plant is continuing, according to the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. The cause of the Oct. 20 fire is listed as … more

Lebanon Mayor Jared Carr on Tuesday issued a burn ban for the City of Lebanon due to ongoing dry conditions. The ban will remain in place until conditions improve and it is safe to lift, the city … more

Laclede County officials celebrated the recently completed 911 communications center Thursday with an open house and ribbon cutting. Presiding Commissioner Randy Angst said there had been a need … more

Many in the Lebanon community are seeking answers about the fire that consumed the historic Allen building Sunday evening. For the business owners and customers of Downtown Lebanon, those inquiries … more