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Ask these two questions before buying a homeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.You may...

By JEN KIRBYFor us to have the strength to walk out our obedient path with the Lord, we need to tap into His Spring of Life. Taking the time to...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed March 16, 2026. Timothy W Snethen to Lora Bricker, Lt 5 Union Add to Golden City (L1-26), Lt 6 Union Add to Golden City (L1-26).Warranty Deed, filed...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed March 10, 2026. Rabekah Rowell and Rebecca Rowell to Rabekah Rowell, Christian Riley-Jones and Christian Jones-Riley, Lt 10 Sharons 2nd Add to Lamar...

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2026: 3-25,4-1,8,15 Carter Letters Granted

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION, AT LAMAR In the Estate of:CARL DALE CARTER,Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00010 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF...

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Barton County Republicans hold forum for April 7 ballot

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Republicans held an open forum at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. The purpose of the forum...

Chase Brown was the winner of the Jakes Shotgun drawing. The gun had been donated by Freedom Firearms.

Muddy Creek Gobblers host successful fundraiser

Muddy Creek Gobblers hosted a fundraising auction and dinner on Thursday, March 19, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The annual Hunting Heritage...

How are schools funded?

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendent of Lamar R-I The topic of school funding has been widely discussed during this year’s legislative session and it is an issue that has both...

CAROLYN RAYE (CULBERTSON) SMYTH

Carolyn R. Smyth, 83, of West Lafayette passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in her home at Westminster Village following a...

Sophia Pentergrass is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Zandreal McCoulley and Theodore Pentergrass. Sophia has three cats and one dog. She likes to play with her animals and her favorite class is Mr. Castle’s Social Studies. Her favorite show is Superman.

Students of the week

How are schools funded?

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendent of Lamar R-I The topic of school funding has been widely discussed during this year’s legislative session and it is an issue that has both...

Clue: High School Edition to be presented

Get ready for an evening of mystery, comedy and nonstop surprises! The Lamar High School Theatre Department invites you to join them for Clue: High School Edition, a...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

March 30 – April 3MONDAY- Barbecued chicken, potato salad, marinated tomato salad, peach crisp, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Soft tacos with lettuce, tomatoes,...

Clue: High School Edition to be presented

Get ready for an evening of mystery, comedy and nonstop surprises! The Lamar High School Theatre Department invites you to join them for Clue: High School Edition, a...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

March 23-27MONDAY- Chicken and noodles, Harvard beets, California blend vegetables, apricots, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- German meatballs and sauerkraut, mashed...

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Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Liberal Bulldogs traveled to Carthage recently to participate in the SWMO Spring Tournament. The team played well, but dropped the first game to Lamar 0-1. Next up was Pierce City and the Bulldogs took down the Eagles 3-2. On Saturday, Liberal led off against Sarcoxie and beat them 5-4. Their last game of the tournament was against the Exeter Tigers. The teams ended in a 3-all tie.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs participate in SWMO Spring Tournament

Photo courtesy of Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The Lamar Lady Tigers lost to Miller Cardinals by a score of 2-10.

Miller defeats Lamar

Photo courtesy of Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy RobertsonThe Lamar Lady Tigers lost to Miller Cardinals by a score of 2-10.

Photo courtesy of Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
Prior to Lamar’s defeat by the Diamond Wildcats, the Jasper Eagles thumped the Butler Bears by a score of 20-7 in the Lamar Tiger Baseball Classic.

Jasper thumps Butler

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