France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war.

The French president is scheduled to meet prime ministerial nominee Nouf Salam and newly elected President Joseph Aoun.

Lebanon police this week reported to council members that there were more than 1,100 calls for service at the local Walmart in 2024, which has led to some initial steps and planned discussions to address store safety moving forward. The retail giant’s superstore anchors the Cedar Square shopping center on South Cumberland Street.

A Code Blue alert will start in Lebanon County on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. and is set to end Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m.

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Friday the formation of a new government would not be delayed, indicating a very positive atmosphere in discussions over its composition. Salam was nominated by a majority of lawmakers on Monday to form the new government,

Geopolitical shifts in the troubled Middle East, highlighted by the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran's dwindling influence, present a rare opportunity for Lebanon to regain control of its own fate.

The fall of the Assad regime will have a substantial impact on Lebanese politics, highlighting border tensions, refugee challenges, and Hezbollah’s influence. Normalization with Damascus depends on Lebanon’s domestic politics,

Lebanon now has a new government in waiting for the first time in two years after Nawaf Salam was nominated for prime minister.

Crews responded to South 6th and Oak streets in Lebanon City around 11:10 a.m. The crash is causing slowdowns in the area. Drivers are reminded to be alert and cautious. At this time, the details of the crash are unclear.

Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf says this type of punishment wasn't out of the ordinary for the boy.

With her young daughter and husband, Lola had dinner at the O'Charleys in Lebanon. They left something important behind.