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To be more like Christ

September 25, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church Father, every morning I try to pray: Father, show me, help me, to be more like Your Son. So that...

Metzger’s Mutterings

September 23, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIt’s been a long and busy couple of weeks since I fell September 9 and in that time my face has healed and I have...

Printed Paper Online

September 30, 2026

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...

Property transfers

September 14, 2026

Warranty Deed, September 8, 2026. J D Stevenson and Karen Gale Stevenson to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Lt 8 Bl 3 Humphrey Bros Add to Lamar (B1-7) and Lt 7 Bl 3 Humphrey...

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

September 24, 2026

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Letters of Admin Granted

September 22, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of: DARRELL HANS JEPSON,,Deceased.Estate Number: 26B4-PR00044NOTICE OF LETTERS OF...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 -D- Cattle and Grain Trustee's Sale

September 21, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by -D- CATTLE AND GRAIN, LLC, a...

Airport celebrates 65th anniversary with annual fly-in

September 25, 2026

The Lamar Municipal Airport will observe its 65th anniversary with a fly-in on Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The airport is located off Hwy. 160, just west of...

Lamar City Park to have improved enclosed shelter

September 24, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar School Resource Officer Ryan West was formerly introduced to those attending the September 21 Lamar City Council meeting. Lamar Police...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Picnic in the Park was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 24, at the Lamar City Park. A wide range of cuisine, drinks and delectables were featured, with many taking advantage of the beautiful weather by staying to eat at the LBT Centennial shelter, located by the food trucks.

Picnic in the Park draws many

September 24, 2026

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...

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 Career & Technical Center Ag instructors Caleb Russell and Caitlyn Brummett, along with ag students, spoke to the board regarding the various agricultural programs offered through the school. Brystol Dillon recited the FFA Creed, which is a necessity to belong to the FFA.

MAP and EOC results yield reason to celebrate

September 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

September 25, 2026

By MADALEN CLINEThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m., at Oakton Church. New officers were introduced, along with the new...

Members of the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club showed all species of livestock at the Lamar Fair, from horses to cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and market chickens.

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

September 25, 2026

By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met over the week of August 22-29, at the Lamar Free Fair. Club members exhibited their small exhibit...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Picnic in the Park was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 24, at the Lamar City Park. A wide range of cuisine, drinks and delectables were featured, with many taking advantage of the beautiful weather by staying to eat at the LBT Centennial shelter, located by the food trucks.

Picnic in the Park draws many

September 24, 2026

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Barton County Shrine Club

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

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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

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Liberal Bulldogs held off visiting Jasper 28-12 recently in a home game. Jasper prepares to run a play late in the contest. The Bulldogs were 2-2 heading into Week 5.

Liberal Bulldogs hold off Jasper Eagles

September 24, 2026

Terry Redman's Pictures

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

Photo by Terry Redman
The Tiger defense swarmed to the ball to shut down the Mustang offense to come away with a 42-14 victory. No. 22 Jaydin Moore, No. 20 Waylon Nolting, No. 7 Aydin Jones, No. 40 Dominic Gordon and No. 3 Kyler Ison gang up to stop this Mustang ball carrier.

Tiger defense shuts down Mustang offense

September 14, 2026

Photo by Terry RedmanLamar junior running back No. 32 Colt Clements breaks loose for a long gain in 4th quarter action at McDonald County. No. 53...

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