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Public works continues daunting tree-cleanup effort
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (396+ words) Depending on which part of town you're in, you might think the city has abandoned its promise to pick up tree limbs in the aftermath of the June 13 strong winds. Not so. City Administrator Carl Francis reported that as of…...
Cutting 10 positions helps School Board afford 2% raise for all employees
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (645+ words) Teachers and other staff members of the Webb City R-7 School District will be getting a 2% raise under the 2027 fiscal year budget, which takes effect today. Included in the 2% raise is an additional $500 to the first step of the pay ladder,…...
Neighborhood " July 1, 2026
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (419+ words) Members of the Webb City High School Class of 1964 couldn't wait 10 or even five years to get back together. They met in 2024 for their 60-year reunion " and again in 2026 for their 62-year reunion. The reunion was held Saturday, June 13, at…...
Patriotic show and movie on tap tonight at Route 66 Movie Theater
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (170+ words) In addition to Webb City's fireworks display on Friday night, you can celebrate the nation's 250th birthday tonight (Thursday) by watching James Cagney in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and a live song-and-dance patriotic tribute at the Route 66 Movie Theater. The Pinocchio Patriotic…...
Webb City Police Officers were dispatched to
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (811+ words) 01: 25 " An officer was conducting a warrant service at 1802-7 A S. Oronogo St. for a male who had felony warrants. A vehicle was stopped and the male was taken into custody for Jasper County warrants. 22: 22 " Officers responded to 66 Sports Bar and Restaurant,…...
George Cooley: Changing with the times from mines to flour mills and autos
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (367+ words) At the age of 30, in 1878, George once again felt the need for change so he moved his wife of two years to Twin Grove Township in Jasper County. He obtained some land but leased it out as farming was not…...
It's the time of year for family reunions
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (311+ words) From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Webb City Area Genealogical Society Benjamin and Effie (Powell) Hensley moved to Webb City in about 1900 from Dallas County, Mo. They were the parents of 10 children: James Edward, Ollie Franklin, John…...
Two one-of-a-kind leaders
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (469+ words) Yesterday I attended Dr. Ron Lankford's memorial service. Based on the number in attendance, it was obvious he was highly respected by many others, besides me! I had the privilege of working'with him during a year's leave of absence from…...
Tee Time marks second anniversary this weekend, announces new menu and outdoor enhancements
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (289+ words) Tee Time the region's premier entertainment and golf destination in Webb City, is celebrating its second anniversary by unveiling a new menu and recent outdoor enhancements. " All anniversary weekend, Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, anyone reserving a golf bay at…...
Threat posed by dumped grease is believed to be over now that illicit manhole has been plugged
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (649+ words) There was a problem with a large amount of grease entering the Center Creek 201 Wastewater Treatment Plant and threatening its operation. But the threat is over. A manhole outside the south city limits of Carterville, on the C&L Grease…...