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Laclede County Central Dispatch responds to criticism of call handling

Laclede County Central Dispatch has responded to criticism following the handling of a non-emergency call intended for the Sheriff’s Office taken on Sunday. Lexi Welch posted Monday morning … more

JACK SILBERBERG REPORTER@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 5/16/25

R-3 School Board hears comment on increased values impact on revenue

The Lebanon R-3 Board of Education heard a public concern over predicted increases in its tax levy rates during Tuesday’s meeting. The concern is part of a wider trend sparked by state-mandated … more

JACK SILBERBERG REPORTER@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 5/16/25

Council places lodging tax hike on August election ballot

Lebanon voters will decide Aug. 5 on proposal to raise the city’s lodging tax from 2.5% to 5% The Lebanon City Council approved placing the proposal on the ballot at its regular meeting Monday … more

STEVE SMITH • EDITOR@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 5/13/25

Library board approves memorandum of understanding with Route 66 Society

The Lebanon-Laclede County Board of Trustees adopted a Memorandum of Understanding between themselves and the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society on their collaboration in the library’s … more

JACK SILBERBERG • REPORTER@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 4/18/25

City Administrator candidate Troy Schulte introduces himself to city leadership and shares his background as Mayor Jared Carr listens during a visit to Lebanon two weeks ago, ahead of his tentative appointment as City Administrator.

Lebanon Council approves tentative employment agreement with Troy Schulte as City Administrator

During the March 10 regular meeting, the Lebanon City Council approved a tentative employment agreement with Troy Schulte as the next City Administrator. The decision was made in a closed session … more

CITY OF LEBANON | 3/12/25

Conway High School band earns ‘exemplary’ rating at state competition

For the first time in 25 years, the Conway Band program has earned an “Exemplary” or “1” rating at the MSHAA state musical festival on March 4, reported Director Caroline Parker. This rating … more

JACK SILBERBERG • REPORTER@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 3/11/25

Downtown Lebanon sees growth, increase in visitors, director says

Downtown Lebanon is continuing to grow and attract visitors, according to a presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Council heard a report from Main Street Executive Director Sarah … more

STEVE SMITH • EDITOR@LACLEDERECORD.COM | 1/31/25

New honorees named to Route 66 Wall of Fame

A husband and wife who brought the Munger Moss restaurant to Lebanon and built an internationally famous motel with the same name, a father and son who operated a Shell station and garage on Route 66 … more

Route 66 Society | 11/30/24

Lebanon Police launch new officer commendation, complaint program

The Lebanon Police Department on Monday announced a new program that Chief Jerry Harrison said is aimed at strengthening community trust and enhancing transparency within the department. This … more

LCR STAFF | 6/28/24

USDA recognizes Ice Cream Factory

Federal and state USDA officials recognized and toured Ice Cream Factory’s Lebanon facility Tuesday. The purpose of the visit was to recognize ICF’s use of grants through the USDA’s Rural … more

JACK SILBERBERG | 5/24/24

A final tour of the historic Laclede County Jail [Video]

Before the historic Laclede County Jail was to be torn down, county officials allowed the Record to film one last tour of the facilities. In an effort to virtually preserve the building, editor … more

By Fines Massey editor@laclederecord.com | 8/5/21

Bear sighted in Downtown Lebanon [Video]

Shania McBride was headed to work Wednesday morning when she spotted a black bear running down Commercial Street near Madison Street Grill. McBride captured footage of the bear at about … more

7/14/21