Lamar Democrat Online

October 5, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON “A Letter in the Mail”We had a family reunion this past week.My mother and uncle were the only representatives from the older...

You can do wild turkey numbers a big favor if you will pass up mature gobblers in October and harvest young of the year birds.

October 5, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONTThis past week as the weather cooled and the acorns pelted my rooftop, a covey of 15 or 20 quail fed around in my back yard for...

Printed Paper Online

October 7, 2026

Property transfers

October 5, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 29, 2026. Sure Home Buyers LLC to Larry K Smith and Kylin A Smith, Lt 26 Bl 2 J T Browns 2nd Add to Lamar (B2).Warranty Deed, filed September...

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,...

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October 6, 2026

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October 6, 2026

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October 5, 2026

Sadie Bull was crowned as the 2026 Black Walnut Queen on Saturday, 26, in Stockton. She was crowned queen by 2025 Black Walnut Queen Brenna Morey, also of Lamar. Sadie is the daughter of Kevin and Sadie Bull and is currently a junior at Lamar High School. She also holds the title of Miss Kansas City’s International Teen.

Bull crowned 2026 Black Walnut Festival Queen

October 6, 2026

The 66th Annual Black Walnut Festival was held Sept. 24-26 in Stockton. Three days of activities culminated Saturday with a full schedule of...

Barton County Republicans to host pre-election event

October 6, 2026

The Barton County Republicans will host a pre-election event on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. Brenden Kelley, District 127 State...

Barton County Presiding Commissioner David Johnson is pictured with and Chad Williams, director of the Barton County Ambulance District.

Barton County Commission awards opioid response kits

October 5, 2026

LAMAR- The Barton County Commission has announced the awarding of 24 opioid response kits to public safety agencies, emergency responders and...

October 5, 2026

Mary Eary, 86, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1939 to Carl and Affie Smith in Grand Island, Nebraska.After...

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...

Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

October 5, 2026

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

Marriage license applications

October 5, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's office:Conner James Ramaker, 20, Farmington, Ark. and Brecklyn Nicol Howard, 21,...

The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier.

Lamar Cruise Night finishes season

October 5, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the wide variety...

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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...

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Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

October 5, 2026

Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play

October 5, 2026

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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

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Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play

October 5, 2026

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

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