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    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem.

    Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic lunc...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans...

    Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic lunc...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans...

    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd

    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will...

    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd
    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will...

    Howard family celebrates 50th reunion

    The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov....

    Howard family celebrates 50th reunion
    The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov....

    A ‘Squirrel in a Bucket’ story

    By LARRY DABLEMONTIn my dad's pool hall the old timers occasionally referred to a tall tale as a...

    A ‘Squirrel in a Bucket’ story
    By LARRY DABLEMONTIn my dad's pool hall the old timers occasionally referred to a tall tale as a...

    More than a grade

    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting...

    More than a grade
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Time Enough”I don’t have enough time. This is what I say to myself.I don’t have...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Time Enough”I don’t have enough time. This is what I say to myself.I don’t have...
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie.

    Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie

    Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie
    Olivia Judd, daughter of Derek and Angie Judd, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject in school is Social Studies and she participates in volleyball. Olivia’s favorite food is hibachi. She likes to read and this year she hopes to meet her AR goal in all four quarters.

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    Columns
    A ‘Squirrel in a Bucket’ story
    November 9, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTIn my dad's pool hall the old timers occasionally referred to a tall tale as a 'possum in a bucket’ story. When my curiosity...
    More than a grade
    November 9, 2026
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting the outstanding people who make up the Lamar R-I...
    Printed Paper Online
    November 11, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    November 2, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed October 27, 2026. Morgan B England, Colter England and Morgan B Gepner to Karen Rivas, Lt 5 Bl 4 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17) AC 0.16.Warranty Deed,...
    Property transfers
    October 28, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed October 22, 2026. Richard E Givens and Rhonda L Givens to James Griffitt and Awestynne Griffitt, Bl 3 Finks Add to Lamar (B1-9).Warranty Deed, filed...
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    November 4, 2026
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem. Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic luncheon
    November 10, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...
    AOK, Inc. receives SAMHSA award
    November 10, 2026
    About Our Kids, Inc. has announced that they have received a three-year, $551,116 award through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).So,...
    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd
    November 10, 2026
    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will be entertaining residents of Good Shepherd Nursing...
    Schools
    More than a grade
    November 9, 2026
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting the outstanding people who make up the Lamar R-I...
    Olivia Judd, daughter of Derek and Angie Judd, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject in school is Social Studies and she participates in volleyball. Olivia’s favorite food is hibachi. She likes to read and this year she hopes to meet her AR goal in all four quarters. Students of the week
    November 6, 2026
    Honor roll released by Liberal Middle School
    November 4, 2026
    LIBERAL- The honor roll has been released by Liberal Middle School.A Honor RollMaci Bazal, Alyssa Bolton, Trinnade Kuffler, Emily Lawson, Spencer Noyse, Clara Paradee,...
    Social
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem. Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic luncheon
    November 10, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...
    RedWood Twins to entertain at Good Shepherd
    November 10, 2026
    On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will be entertaining residents of Good Shepherd Nursing...
    Howard family celebrates 50th reunion
    November 9, 2026
    The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. The...
    Sports
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie. Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie
    November 9, 2026
    Tigers undefeated heading into districts
    November 6, 2026
    By CHRIS MORROWThe Nevada Tigers took the opening kick-off, marched down the field put eight points on the board in the recent Silver Tiger game. From that point on Lamar...
    Lamar fifth grade Tigers end on a win
    November 6, 2026
    The fifth grade Lamar Tigers traveled to Webb City on a rainy Saturday morning to finish their season and came away with a big win over Mac County, 34-8.The Mustangs took...
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    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie. Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie
    November 9, 2026

     

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