May of 1962 saw 25 men gather at Belle’s Cafe to start an Optimist Club; of the 25 men present, a young Mac Case was among the 25 and is still an active member to this day. Although for 61 years, the Optimist Club may have changed in terms of members and concepts. One core concept has remained: to challenge its members to encompass the optimist club creed and use their optimism to make a difference for the youth of Webster County. more

SPRINGFIELD, MO (01/18/2023), JAN 18, 2023 — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. more

This week's edition of Webster County Basketball Rundown is coming down the court. more

Webster County’s newest charitable club aims to assist the families of our fallen police officers and firefighters. The Webster County 100 Club is a 501(c)(3) organization and a registered … more

Michael Taylor has been named the new Chairman for the Coroner’s Standards and Training Commission, as of Thursday, Dec. 29. more

Webster County will vote on a sales tax for adult-use marijuana on this April’s election ballot. County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve the question for the upcoming … more

National Popcorn Day took place Thursday, Jan. 19 and the courthouse celebrated a day early with it’s weekly Wednesday popcorn tradition.  more

Marshfield’s Shelby Atkison has returned to lead operations at the Marshfield Mail as the new Editor. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. John Black will play a pivotal role in the budget making process as he chairs a committee charged with determining funding levels for several vital state departments, including the state’s Medicaid program. Black was named the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services by House Speaker Dean Plocher. more

MoDOT has begun its I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle. This project aims to improve 25 bridges across various Missouri counties, including Jasper, Greene, and Webster. more

Seymour resident Danny Allen Hartsock has been charged with 1st-degree more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 13, 2023) - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant more