Lebanon Now Podcast

This week on Millsap in the Morning, David Millsap welcomes Amanda Mendez, the new owner and publisher of the Laclede County Record. Amanda shares her background in the newspaper business, her experience owning the Howell County News, and her plans for the future of Lebanon’s longtime newspaper. The two discuss the challenges facing traditional newspapers, the importance of local journalism, inves...

How much do we really know about our own bodies? I recently sat down with Nurse Practitioner Kiarra Pearcy for Girl Power to talk about PCOS, and I learned so much! From irregular periods and hormonal imbalances to ovarian cysts, insulin resistance, and fertility concerns, PCOS can affect women in ways we may not even realize. We talked about symptoms to watch for, treatment options, and why PCOS...

Lebanon City Administrator Troy Schulte Addresses Data Center Proposal, Ice Cream Factory, City Logo, YMCA and Other Community Concerns From a potential data center and the troubled Ice Cream Factory to the city’s controversial logo redesign, the future of the YMCA and efforts to address deteriorating properties, Lebanon City Administrator Troy Schulte is providing answers about several issues gen...

Book Club is BACK for episode two, and things got a little out of hand! This week, Sarah is joined by Timberline and Aleah to talk about everything from spicy romance and haunted houses to Stephen King, vampire lore, and books that have changed our lives. Somehow, we also ended up discussing childhood trauma caused by vending machines, our survival skills in horror movies, Hallmark husbands, and S...

Lebanon City Councilman Jaret Scharnhorst joins David Millsap for a candid discussion about some of the biggest issues facing Lebanon. They discuss the city’s controversial $75,000 rebranding project, automated license plate readers, the Red Fox property, ongoing concerns surrounding the Ice Cream Factory, potential data center development, and the future of the Cowan Civic Center and YMCA. Scharn...

It’s another fun Friday on Good Morning Lebanon! Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash catch up on Chamber news and community events, then visit with Jodi Wilson from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice about upcoming fall events and Lori Blue from Out of the Blue Travel about the Chamber’s first group trip to Ireland in 2027. Then things get weird. Ashley and Brian battle it out in a BeanBoozled jelly bean chall...

Will Guthrie spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, but his decision to serve started with stories from his grandfather. The host of Vet Talk joined David Millsap on Millsap in the Morning to talk about why he chose the infantry, how his original four-year plan became a career, and the advice he gives young people considering military service today. They also get into a bigger question: Could the United...

Ladies Night is officially getting bookish! In this Book Club Edition, the ladies sit down to talk about the books they love, the books that disturbed them, massive TBR lists, book hoarding, lending books, libraries, audiobooks and getting kids excited about reading. From Frida McFadden and Stephen King to Ishmael, Tender Is the Flesh and plenty of unexpected recommendations, the conversation goes...

David Millsap sits down with Lebanon Area Foundation Executive Director Melinda Fries for a conversation about the journey that brought her from the Pacific Northwest to Lebanon and how she eventually found her place in the community. Melinda shares the story of a stranger helping her with a flat tire that changed her first impression of Lebanon, growing up with very little and finding a sense of...

In Part Two of Vet Talk with Army veteran Mike Unruh, Adam Fries and William Guthrie talk with Mike about life after the Army, building Ridge to Rivers Outdoors and his work with The Fallen Outdoors. Mike shares how the organization brings veterans together through free hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking and other outdoor experiences, creating opportunities to build friendships, find support and...

In Part One of a two-part Vet Talk, hosts Adam Fries and William Guthrie sit down with Mike to talk about his 20-year Army career, including his time as an MP, K9 handler and CID agent, along with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Read Mike’s story, watch Part One, and catch up on previous episodes of Vet Talk at the link below. https://www.lebanonmonow.com/shows/vet-talk

David Millsap is joined by longtime Lebanon radio personalities Mike Morris and Merri Hess for a trip through nearly 50 years of local broadcasting history. From their early days at KLWT to high school radio, Yellowjacket sports, razor-blade tape editing, memorable on-air mistakes and the personalities who helped shape Lebanon radio, the three share stories from an era when local radio was truly l...

It’s another packed Friday on Good Morning Lebanon! Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash kick off the morning with Chamber updates, upcoming events and everything happening around Lebanon, including Optimist mum pickup, the Case Celebration in the Ozarks, Homecoming, Community Cares and more. Angela Fries with L-Life Food Pantry joins the show to talk about the upcoming Party at the Park on September 19, t...

This week on Millsap in the Morning, David welcomes Project Z hosts James Perrigo and Evah Ryan for a collision of generations. From communication and social media to jobs, college, politics, AI and the future, James and Evah share how Gen Z sees the world and what they wish older generations understood about them. They also talk about the creation of Project Z, their recent discussion on the Leba...

This week on Good Morning Lebanon, we’ve got community updates, upcoming events and plenty of chaos! Jeremy Garner from Garner & Smith Insurance joins us to talk about Medicare Open Enrollment beginning October 15, what to watch for as plans change for 2027, and why it’s important to review your coverage. He also shares details about the Great Gatsby-themed Senior Prom coming September 25 and...

Pastor Kelly Rhoades of Lifepoint Church and Lifepoint Community Counseling joins Lebanon Now for Part Three of our Community Needs series. Kelly discusses the pressures men carry, relationships, counseling, the importance of encouragement and how to recognize when healthy solitude may be turning into dangerous isolation. The September Community Needs series is presented by the Lebanon Area Founda...

Michael Kerr of Lane Change joins Lebanon Now for Part Two of our Community Needs series. Drawing from his own 16 years in recovery, Michael talks about addiction, isolation, peer support and the importance of finding people who refuse to give up on you. The September Community Needs series is presented by the Lebanon Area Foundation and brought to you by Lebanon Now.

Tim Cole of The Gym 24/7 joins Lebanon Now for Part One of our Community Needs series on men’s physical, mental and emotional health. Tim talks about the role fitness can play in building discipline and confidence, but also why relationships, mentorship and connection can be just as important as the physical benefits of exercise. The September Community Needs series is presented by the Lebanon Are...

David Millsap welcomes Rod Reid, owner of Shepherd Hills Factory Outlets, to Millsap in the Morning for a conversation about the history of Shepherd Hills, Lebanon’s Route 66 roots and the upcoming 32nd annual Case Celebration in the Ozarks. Rod shares how his family’s business grew from a Route 66 motel and gift shop into the largest Case knife retailer in the country, his work with the Route 66...

It’s another fun Friday on Good Morning Lebanon! Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash catch up on Chamber news, the upcoming Christmas parade, Lebanon Now’s new classifieds and events happening around town. Sierra from Tan-A-Rama joins the show with a special offer for local teachers and school staff, plus a chance to nominate a teacher for a year of free tanning. Nicki from LADD shares the story behind th...

David Millsap sits down with Brian Thompson for a wide-ranging conversation about economic development, workforce growth and the future of Lebanon and Laclede County. Brian shares what REDI does behind the scenes, the challenges of recruiting and retaining businesses, Lebanon’s growing population, housing and childcare needs, hotel development and the importance of preparing the next generation th...

On this episode of Girl Power , Sarah sits down with women’s health nurse practitioner Kiarra Pearcy for an open and informative conversation about women’s health at different stages of life. As the mom of a 16-year-old daughter, Sarah starts with questions many teens and parents may have, including what to expect at a first OB-GYN visit, how often young women should be seen, birth control options...

It’s another fun Friday on Good Morning Lebanon with Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash from the Ozark Fiber Studios! This week, Bryan from the newly opened Jersey Mike’s joins the show to talk about the incredible community response during their first days in Lebanon, the team behind the new restaurant, giving back to Lebanon schools and their upcoming Chamber ribbon cutting. Joe and Laura Seaman also s...

It’s a Wednesday smorgasbord on Millsap in the Morning . David Millsap and Ryan Sherrer talk Missouri history, the 1953 Springfield Cobra Scare, the launch of the new Lebanon Now website, the return of fall high school sports and Thursday’s Jaron Myers comedy fundraiser at Boat Town Brewing. They also dig into the ongoing conversation surrounding Lebanon’s Flock cameras, including law enforcement...

This week on Good Morning Lebanon , Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash are back with Chamber updates, community events, local business news and plenty of chaos. The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 2027 Travel Club trip to Ireland, Stacy Strickland joins the show to talk about Ozark Fiber and local internet expansion, and the crew previews upcoming events including First Friday, Jaron Myers...