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    The Lamar Tigers had a successful 2025-26 homecoming last Friday. The Tigers defeated McDonald County 68-63 to move to 11-10 on the season. Prior to the contest Kileigh Ball was crowned homecoming queen, with Eli Ngugi being crowned king.

    Lamar crowns homecoming royalty

    Lamar crowns homecoming royalty
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp.

    Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

    Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

    Rock

    By JEN KIRBYWhen we think of a rock, we think of something solid. Something that is unmovable and...

    Rock
    By JEN KIRBYWhen we think of a rock, we think of something solid. Something that is unmovable and...
    Featured image: Lamar MO Post Office (Google Streetview.)

    Is the historic post office in Lamar earmarked ...

    By STEVE HUTKINSEarlier this week the Postal Service announced the potential relocation of...

    Is the historic post office in Lamar earmarked ...
    By STEVE HUTKINSEarlier this week the Postal Service announced the potential relocation of...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI headed to Golden City yesterday to take a picture of their...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI headed to Golden City yesterday to take a picture of their...

    Youth wrestlers compete at Missouri Nationals

    By AVA BLANCHARDThe Lamar Tiger Youth Wrestling Club competed in Missouri Nationals this weekend...

    Youth wrestlers compete at Missouri Nationals
    By AVA BLANCHARDThe Lamar Tiger Youth Wrestling Club competed in Missouri Nationals this weekend...

    Financial focus

    Your credit score matters more than you may thinkThis article was written by Edward Jones for use...

    Financial focus
    Your credit score matters more than you may thinkThis article was written by Edward Jones for use...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

    Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

    Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
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    Columns
    Rock
    February 13, 2026
    By JEN KIRBYWhen we think of a rock, we think of something solid. Something that is unmovable and stable. Merriam-Webster describes rock as,...
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    February 12, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI headed to Golden City yesterday to take a picture of their homecoming coronation. As I entered the gym I was given...
    Printed Paper Online
    February 18, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    February 11, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed February 4, 2026. Greg A Clark and Twilla Clark to Kathleen Anne Berg Trustee and Kathleen Anne Berg Rev Living Trust AGMT DTD 12/20/2016, STR 28-32-29...
    Property transfers
    February 2, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2026. David Houston Properties LLC to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Bl 39 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed January 26,...
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    Legals
    2026: 2-25,3-4,11,18 Dewitt Trustee's Sale
    February 13, 2026
    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ashley Dewitt, dated October 16, 2023, and recorded on October 16, 2023,...
    2026: 2-18,25 Kuhn Notice to Creditors
    February 11, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:BETTY LOU KUHN,Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00002NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo all persons interested...
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    News
    Featured image: Lamar MO Post Office (Google Streetview.) Is the historic post office in Lamar earmarked for disposal
    February 13, 2026
    By STEVE HUTKINSEarlier this week the Postal Service announced the potential relocation of services at the historic post office in Lamar,...
    Progress stories being sought
    February 12, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratHas your business or organization made any progress at all this year? Unfortunately, I know for some that hasn’t been the case, but the...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    February 12, 2026
    Obituaries
    PHYLLIS ELAINE SPRENKLE
    February 11, 2026
    Phyllis Elaine Sprenkle, 76, of Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. She was born December 16, 1949 in...
    LUCILLE WOLF
    February 8, 2026
    Lucille Hininger was born on August 31, 1930, to Clarence and Carrie (Keltner) Hininger on the Keltner Farm, located northwest of Jasper, in Barton...
    CLYDE THOMAS
    February 5, 2026
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. February 9, at Nashville Christian Church, for Clyde Thomas who died February 4, 2026.www.konantzwarden.com
    Schools
    The Lamar Tigers had a successful 2025-26 homecoming last Friday. The Tigers defeated McDonald County 68-63 to move to 11-10 on the season. Prior to the contest Kileigh Ball was crowned homecoming queen, with Eli Ngugi being crowned king. Lamar crowns homecoming royalty
    February 13, 2026
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp. Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned
    February 13, 2026
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    February 12, 2026
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    February 10, 2026
    February 16-20MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...
    The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students. Barton County Retired Educators meet
    February 9, 2026
    On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...
    As part of their fellowship, the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 provides gifts to local veterans on Veterans Day and at Christmas. Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 continues year-round support for veterans
    February 9, 2026
    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of meaningful programs and community projects. From...
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    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp. Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned
    February 13, 2026
    Youth wrestlers compete at Missouri Nationals
    February 12, 2026
    By AVA BLANCHARDThe Lamar Tiger Youth Wrestling Club competed in Missouri Nationals this weekend in Lebanon. We had tough competition, but had some...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    February 12, 2026
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