Lamar Democrat Online

September 28, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONTA few years back I bought a good-sized place in rural St. Clair County with a big house and two cabins on it, intending to make a...

September 28, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON“In the Library”Sometimes I have to give myself a talking-to.I got back from my whirlwind library tour and had a lot to do. I...

Printed Paper Online

September 30, 2026

Property transfers

September 28, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 22, 2026. David Andrew Byler and Lucy Mae Byler to Brice Fairchild and Catherine Bond, STR 27-33-31 /SE/NE.Warranty Deed, filed September 23,...

Property transfers

September 21, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 15, 2026. Brenden Don Crockett and Shelby Lynn Crockett to Brian Leman and Kristen Leman, STR 17-31-29 /S/NW.Warranty Deed, filed September...

Barton County Shrine Club

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2026 LEGAL 10-7 LD Ownership-2x8.5

September 30, 2026

2026: 10-7,14,21,28 Banwart Letters Granted

September 29, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:VENETTA RUTH BANWART. Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00046NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all...

2026 LEGAL 9-30 & 10-7,14 St Drain Bid-3x8

September 24, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Netzger
An attentive audience listened to Melissa Ohden, an abortion survivor, tell her story.

Katie’s House recognizes those behind the scenes

September 30, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratKatie’s House and Pregnancy Center in Lamar held its 4th Annual Banquet Celebration on Monday evening, Sept. 28, at...

Liberal R-II September Employees of the Month

September 30, 2026

Phillip Vore, kindergarten teacher at Liberal R-II School District, along with Jenna Hibbitts, kindergarten para, have been recognized as September...

Lamar Relief Society President Laura Wheeler is pictured with her husband Ryan, First Counselor in Lamar Branch Presidency.

Lamar branch members participate in conference

September 30, 2026

September 26-27, the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoyed an international spiritual feast from Elder...

SHIRLEY ANN DINGMAN

September 29, 2026

Shirley Ann Dingman, 71, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, September 27, 2026.Shirley...

ANNETTE LYNN SHERIFF

September 28, 2026

Annette Lynn Sheriff, age 49, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away at her home on September 18, 2026.Annette was born on July 21, 1977, in...

HAROLD GLEN SIMMONS

September 17, 2026

Harold Glen Simmons, age 88, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2026.Harold was born May 3, 1938, in...

Liberal R-II September Employees of the Month

September 30, 2026

Phillip Vore, kindergarten teacher at Liberal R-II School District, along with Jenna Hibbitts, kindergarten para, have been recognized as September...

The people who keep our schools shining

September 23, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent A public school has a lot of moving parts. Every day, countless things happen behind the scenes to make...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Netzger
An attentive audience listened to Melissa Ohden, an abortion survivor, tell her story.

Katie’s House recognizes those behind the scenes

September 30, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratKatie’s House and Pregnancy Center in Lamar held its 4th Annual Banquet Celebration on Monday evening, Sept. 28, at...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

September 29, 2026

October 5-9MONDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted potatoes, broccoli, dark green leafy salad, pears, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat,...

Halloween Howl coming to a dealer near you

September 29, 2026

Heritage Tractor is thrilled to announce that all locations will be hosting a Halloween Howl event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring your zombies, dinos...

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Photo by Terry Redman
Junior running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore takes the ball up the field for a long gain in the Tigers non-conference game against Christ Prep. The Tigers will travel to Cassville on Friday evening in a battle of undefeated teams, with the winner in good position to win the conference championship.

Lamar Tigers improve to 5-0 on season

September 28, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood's Sean Contreras picks up a big gain down the sideline compliments of an excellent block from Roper Gray (on the ground after hitting an Archie defender). The Tigers avenged a season ending loss last year to the Whirlwinds by handing them a 79-40 loss in Week 2. Clay Lasater's team was 4-0 heading into Friday's contest at Lincoln.

Lockwood Tigers off to great start

September 25, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar's Sadie Bull serves in a singles match against an opponent from New Heights last week during a contest in Joplin. The Lady Tigers have been working hard as they head down the backstretch of their regular season.

Lady Tiger Tennis team works hard

September 24, 2026

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
Junior running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore takes the ball up the field for a long gain in the Tigers non-conference game against Christ Prep. The Tigers will travel to Cassville on Friday evening in a battle of undefeated teams, with the winner in good position to win the conference championship.

Lamar Tigers improve to 5-0 on season

September 28, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar senior No. 6 Terren Williams puts pressure on the Patriots quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers started slow but were able to get going late in the first quarter to run away with a 52-0 victory.

Lamar Tigers run away with 52-0 victory

September 22, 2026

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