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    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

    On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey....

    Barton County Retired Educators meet
    On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey....
    Big beautiful Bull Shoals Lake.

    Firewood in abundance

    By LARRY DABLEMONTI went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought...

    Firewood in abundance
    By LARRY DABLEMONTI went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“The Seasons”I woke up late at night and saw the falling snow.In the middle of...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“The Seasons”I woke up late at night and saw the falling snow.In the middle of...
    Laney Harris, daughter of Christian and Tiffany Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Laney has three longhorns and two dogs. Her favorite part of school is Social Studies class. She plays basketball and her favorite movie is The Princess Diaries.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week
    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 supp...

    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of...

    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 continues year-round supp...
    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of...

    Stress, anxiety and other things

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church “Well, I’m about to be stressed out!” It seems a...

    Stress, anxiety and other things
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church “Well, I’m about to be stressed out!” It seems a...
    Photo courtesy of Catherine Williams
Both the boys' and the girls' Liberal Bulldog varsity basketball teams made a good run at Appleton City, but weren't quite able to pull off wins. Both games were hard fought and exciting.

    Liberal Bulldogs face off against Appleton City

    Liberal Bulldogs face off against Appleton City

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratBasketball is winding down and due to weather make-ups, middle...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratBasketball is winding down and due to weather make-ups, middle...
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    Columns
    Big beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. Firewood in abundance
    February 9, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTI went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought there, as it is lower than I have ever seen it....
    The Postscript
    February 9, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“The Seasons”I woke up late at night and saw the falling snow.In the middle of the night, the weather had changed. Snow began to...
    Printed Paper Online
    February 11, 2026

    Government
    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,...
    Property transfers
    January 27, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2026. Andy Shetler, John Shetler and Caroline Shetler to Durrard A Pendergraft, Carrie D Pendergraft, Thomas A Pendergraft and Jonathan P...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Legals
    2026 LEGAL 2-18 SW Township-2x6
    February 6, 2026
    2026: 2-11,18,25,3-4 Day Publication of Notice
    February 4, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURILanetta Torres-FerrerPetitioner, vs.Joseph Olson andTracy Renee Olivares and The Unknown Heirs of Carla...
    2026 LEGAL 2-11 City of Lamar FinStmt-6x8
    February 4, 2026
    News
    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...
    Laney Harris, daughter of Christian and Tiffany Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Laney has three longhorns and two dogs. Her favorite part of school is Social Studies class. She plays basketball and her favorite movie is The Princess Diaries. Students of the week
    February 9, 2026
    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...
    Obituaries
    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
    BRIAN WADE GERBITZ
    January 29, 2026
    Brian Wade Gerbitz, born June 23rd, 1973 passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. His...
    Schools
    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...
    Laney Harris, daughter of Christian and Tiffany Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Laney has three longhorns and two dogs. Her favorite part of school is Social Studies class. She plays basketball and her favorite movie is The Princess Diaries. Students of the week
    February 9, 2026
    January Tigers of the Month at East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Mattie Todd, Riley Magruder, Hunter Snyder, Knox Maberry, Kade Nelson, Kastyn Schneider, Willow Deckard, Jolie Blanchard; third row, left to right, Parker Cruse, Truman Lock, Kruz Melton, Layden Kaderly, Myla Oden, Parker Schneider, Eliza Dixon; second row, left to right, Maverick Heustess, Kaselyn Tally, Kinley Thompson, Sophia Toler, Aylee Morris, Corby Gariss, Loki Groshong, Xander Davey and first row, left to right, Peyton Pruente, Lillian Jones, Alexavien Clemons, Judson LaSalle, Sawyer Jarvis, Remi Magruder. East Primary January Tigers of the Month
    February 4, 2026
    Social
    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...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    February 4, 2026
    February 9-13MONDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese on bun, coleslaw, french fries, tropical fruit, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Goulash with tomatoes and onions, dark green...
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Both the boys' and the girls' Liberal Bulldog varsity basketball teams made a good run at Appleton City, but weren't quite able to pull off wins. Both games were hard fought and exciting. Liberal Bulldogs face off against Appleton City
    February 6, 2026
    Wrestling
    February 4, 2026
    My name is Ava Blanchard, I am a freshman student at Lamar High School with a passion for wrestling. This year I could not compete because our...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook. Jasper homecoming royalty crowned
    February 3, 2026
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