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Donna’s Dialog

October 2, 2026

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! Well, I’m enjoying this cooler weather. Congrats again to the Tigers on a great game against CPS. Lamar came out strong and never let up. My...

We need to keep our focus

October 2, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"In the hurly-burly of this life." My grandfather used to say this phrase an awful lot and I...

Printed Paper Online

October 7, 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...

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

October 1, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of DENZEL DEAN GORDON, Deceased. Estate No. 26B4-PR00050NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...

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...

Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week.

Students of the week

October 2, 2026

September breaks 100 degrees

October 2, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAs those who lived through it will tell you, this was one hot summer with four days over 100 degrees. The total average for this September...

BCCF works to improve quality of life

October 2, 2026

The Barton County Community Foundation is offering a $4,000 Community Development Barton County Affiliate Grandmaking Program that is due by October 23.The Barton County...

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...

Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week.

Students of the week

October 2, 2026

Mia Wolf is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject is Social Studies and she also plays volleyball. She is proud to be getting all A’s every year. She looks up to her mom because she is a hard worker and her favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse. Something one might not know is that she swam with dolphins.

Students of the week

October 1, 2026

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 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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Barton County Shrine Club

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior Kenna Davis hits the ball and picks up a kill during the Lady Eagles' win over visiting Gloria Deo on homecoming night. Davis was crowned queen. Freshman Paisley Doke (No. 1) set the ball for Davis. Also pictured for Golden City is No. 11 Lauryn Row. They Lady Eagles won the contest 3-1.

Lady Eagles win homecoming game, 3-1

October 2, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
A pair of seniors were crowned 2026 Golden City High School volleyball homecoming king and queen Thursday night in a win over Gloria Deo. Kenna Davis was crowned queen, while Van Renfro was crowned king.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

October 2, 2026

Third grade Tigers come up big over Carthage

October 1, 2026

Lamar took the opening kickoff at their own 27 and drove the field, with big runs by Ridley Means, Huxton Enyart and Knox Maberry. On fourth and nine, Gatlin Pipkin picked...

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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