Webster County Citizen

04/08/2026

We don’t have the official numbers yet, but after talking with County Clerk Stan Whitehurst, we can tell you that Senate Bill 3 failed in Webster County.

04/08/2026

Mayoral results just released for the city of Seymour:

Mark Sturdefant 159
Alicia Hagen 142

04/02/2026

He’s the winningest boys’ basketball coach in Seymour High School history! Read about Chris Hastings stepping away from coaching for his newest journey.

After 11 years at the helm, Chris Hastings is stepping down as the head boys’ basketball coach at Seymour High School.

04/01/2026

Bottom line … Senate Bill 3 isn’t good for Seymour or Webster County. The editorial below tells you exactly why.

For decades, we’ve offered insight on ballot issues before voters, ranging from school levies to county sales taxes, constitutional amendments to political candidates.

04/01/2026

It’s a BIG paper this week with 18 pages and two sections! One big story is this one below, as a familiar face (and Hall Of Fame coach) is coming back to Seymour.

Roughly a week after Chris Hastings announced to his team that he was stepping away as the head boys’ basketball coach at Seymour High School, an agreement was reached for

03/30/2026

All county residents are urged to attend this open-to-all meeting on the south side of the Seymour square. Cold drinks, snacks and new bathrooms on site!

03/26/2026

Mark your calendars.

03/20/2026

If passed, Senate Bill 3 would be devastating to the Seymour R-II School District.

“I’ve been in this business for four decades, and I see the impact. It’s basic math. And I’ll be brutally honest. If SB 3 actually passes and goes into effect,

03/20/2026

The impact of Senate Bill 3, if passed, would be devastating to the Seymour R-II School District.

“I’ve been in this business for four decades, and I see the impact. It’s basic math. And I’ll be brutally honest. If SB 3 actually passes and goes into effect,