News BOE sets fees for Hope, homeschool students August 27, 2026 Rachel Isabell The Webster County Board of Education approved participation fees Monday for students receiving the Hope Scholarship and homeschooled students who take classes or participate in athletics through the county school…
News Pageant royalty crowned ahead of Webster County Fair August 27, 2026 Rachel Isabell Three queens were crowned during the Webster County Fair Pageants, with two more pageants scheduled for Sept. 9. Katie Hitt was crowned Miss Webster County Fair. Kailyn Williams was named…
News Young graduate has big plans for local history August 25, 2026 Rachel Isabell A young Webster County graduate hopes to use her education and experience to help visitors discover more of Webster Springs’ history. Emma Mustoe presented an idea for a heritage walking…
News Cowen Council awards community fund grants August 25, 2026 Rachel Isabell The Cowen Town Council awarded Cowen Area Community Fund grants to two local organizations during its most recent meeting, while also approving a new fundraiser and discussing plans for the…
News Museum penny press awaits final piece August 25, 2026 Rachel Isabell The Woodchopping and Timber Heritage Museum’s anticipated penny press machine is still awaiting installation. CVB Director Alex Fliegel told members during the Aug. 17 meeting that Norm Sorge currently has…
News Recovery stories take center stage at Goes Purple August 25, 2026 Rachel Isabell Community members gathered on the Webster County Courthouse steps Wednesday for the Webster County Goes Purple event, where people shared personal stories of addiction, loss and recovery. The Aug. 19…
Opinion A LOVING “COINCIDENCE” August 24, 2026 Guest Contributor A recent storm had caused a tree to fall knocking down power lines across a road here. The guy holding the stop sign said it would be four hours before…
Opinion Valley Voice August 23, 2026 Guest Contributor Featured this week: Renee Anderson Another week of above average rain during a traditionally dry month when rivers usually bare their rocky bottoms, shallow wells and clear springs run dry,…
Community Features Senior Corner August 23, 2026 Echo Submissions MENU OF THE WEEK Wednesday 26th Cream Chicken over Biscuits Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Thursday 27th Fish Sandwich Baked Beans Carrots Fruit Friday 28th Ham Sweet Potatoes Peas Fruit…
Opinion 4-H Members to Exhibit Projects at County Fair August 23, 2026 Guest Contributor 4-H members will be completing their projects by exhibiting them at the Webster County Fair, September 9 – 12, 2026, at Camp Caesar. The exhibit is an educational display, such…
