Back To School! It’s Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and this is your Daily Briefing. It is the 231 day of the year.

Posted on 08/19/2025


Back to School from Lebanon Now

To all students, parents, teachers, and staff across Lebanon and Laclede County—welcome back. A new school year means fresh starts, new friends, and opportunities to grow.

Parents and drivers, please slow down in school zones, watch crosswalks, and give buses space. A little patience at drop-off and pick-up keeps everyone safe.

Students, show up, be kind, ask questions, and try your best. Small daily habits—reading a little, helping a classmate, saying thank you—make a big difference.

Teachers and staff, we see your dedication and appreciate the care you bring to our kids and community.

Here’s to a safe, successful school year for every classroom, team, and program. You’ve got this, Lebanon.

— The staff at Lebanon Now



WEATHER

6 am: Mostly Cloudy, 71 °F

9 am: Partly Cloudy, 75 °F

12 pm: Mostly Sunny, 83 °F

3 pm: Sunny, 88 °F

6 pm: Partly Cloudy, 89 °F

9 pm: Mostly Cloudy, 79 °F

12 am: Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F

3 am: Mostly Clear, 70 °F

Sunrise: 6:30 am

Sunset: 7:57 pm

Pollen Count: Tree: Low; Grass: Low; Ragweed: Low

UV Index (Peak): 9

Source: Weather.com, AccuWeather

 

EVENTS

Total events today through Sunday: 15

August 19 – Tuesday

Mercy Hospital Lebanon Blood Drive
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mercy Hospital Lebanon

August 20 – Wednesday

Baby Shower at The Pregnancy Support Center
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
525 S. Washington Ave.

Evenings on the Farm
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18125 Jaybird Ln.

Lebanon Farmers Market
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Market

August 21 – Thursday

Veteran Service Officer Event
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1617 Lynn St.

Paint & Sip
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
116 W. Commercial St.

Hillbilly BINGO at The Elks Lodge
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
24200 U.S. Rte 66

August 22 – Friday

Weekly Races at Lebanon Midway Speedway
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
22301 State Hwy B

August 23 – Saturday

Bless Fest
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
195 N. Washington Ave.

Field & Cup Saturday Mornings at the Farm
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
18125 Jaybird Ln.

Littered Landscape
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
26250 MO-64A

Boat Town Presents: Matteson Gregory
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
214 W. Commercial St.

Rock the Route
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
51 Drury Ln.
(417) 991-2222

Lebanon Farmers Market
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Market

N.O.W.
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
685 W. Elm St., 65536
417-322-0365

Source: Visit Lebanon MO

 

HUGHES SENIOR CENTER

At the Hughes Senior Center (August 19):

  • Mah Jong — 9 AM
  • Bingo — 12 PM

Lunch Menu:

  • Tuna Salad
  • Sliced Tomatoes
  • Potato Chips
  • Garden Salad
  • Fruit

At the Hughes Senior Center (August 20):

  • Exercise — 10 AM
  • Bible Study — 10:30 AM
  • Balloon Volleyball — 12 PM

Lunch Menu:

  • Oven Fried Chicken
  • Potatoes/Gravy
  • Green Beans
  • Roll
  • Birthday Cake
  • Fruit

 



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