Daily Digest

Lebanon Daily Digest Thursday, October 01, 2026

Ty's Take

The county's pushing ahead on 911 upgrades while folks are weighing in on everything from how they like their sports scores served up to what they think about those new license plate readers the sheriff's department is looking at. It's the kind of week that reminds you small-town governance isn't about the flashy decisions, it's the steady work of keeping the systems running right, the ones people depend on when things go sideways. The upgrades matter more than most people think until they need them. As for the other questions, well, that's what happens when you ask a county to talk about itself. People have opinions about how they get their information and how hard the law should look.

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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?

The Lebanon Daily Record is asking readers to share their views on law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers like Flock Safety through a new weekly poll feature. Residents can respond by emailing the newsroom, mailing a letter to 100 E. Commercial St., Unit B, Lebanon, MO 65536, or...

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?

The Lebanon Daily Record is surveying readers about their preferred format for reading high school varsity sports scores in print and digital editions. Readers can vote through a poll on the Laclede County Record's website linked on Facebook or submit feedback by email to reporter@laclederecord.com...

Full Story: Potential county 911 upgrades still on track

The Laclede County Commission purchased one of three proposed 911 infrastructure upgrades at its September 8 meeting, approving a Nelson System recorder for $40,000. The commission was expected to vote on two additional upgrades including Next Generation 911 services and the Ryzyliant EDGE system,...

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