By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMother’s Day is always a hard day for me and even now I can’t believe it has been 15 years in July since mom passed....

How is your retirement income taxed?This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.Once you’re...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThe old saying," Whatever Happens, Happens." Or- "It is what it is." Both are true.The struggle to...

When studying the Holy Scriptures, the writings of the apostles and prophets which were inspired by the Holy Spirit, one must keep in mind that...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Making Pickles”My Aunt Ruthie used to make the best pickles ever.Ruthie was my mom’s sister and she died a few years back in a...

By LARRY DABLEMONTI spoke to a college ornithology class about birds a few years back. I think my talk went over really well except for my...

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! Hope you all had a good week. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms. It was a nice day on Mother’s Day. Jamey took me to Judy’s for lunch and we...

By JEN KIRBYLife and death are in the power of the tongue. In every circumstance we should speak life. We should be the light the world needs....

By JENNIFER NELSONAnother very busy week. Again there were zero adoptions or transfers of rescues from the cat cottages. I am now holding four TNRs from Lamar. I am so...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee had her dance recital on Saturday, May 4 and of course she did an absolutely amazing job. She...

Should estate plans be equal … or fair?This article was written by Edward Jones for use by the local Edward Jones financial advisor.When you’re...

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Extension Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station - According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature at was at 58.40F at 6:08 a.m. but...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI call it the unexpected adventure. This adventure we all are a part of; Christian and...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Stubby is Gone”It may be that Stubby is gone for good.In the summer of 2022, I started writing about my mother’s new pet, a red...

By LARRY DABLEMONTAbout an hour before sunset I maneuvered the big pontoon boat across the wide and windy waters of Stockton Lake. I found a good...