By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSon Jud and family have arrived at their destination and will be taking lessons at ski school today. In fact, I just...

By AVENUES OF MENTAL HEALTH, March 16, 2026LAMAR- As the sun sets over the Ozarks, the familiar blue light of smartphone screens begins to glow in bedrooms across the...

By LARRY DABLEMONTDennis Whiteside is a float-fishing guide who travels down a dozen or more streams across the Ozarks of Missouri each year,...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Dog Treats”I have become the treat lady again.Depending on where I’m walking, I either carry dog treats or I don’t. I used to...

Ease the squeeze on your retirement income planThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.Rising...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchRemember that first hurt? Yesterday or a long time ago? Little or big, yet the scars remain.I find...

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! We were fortunate to have missed the worst of the storms last week. I did hear there was a small tornado around the Iantha area that did some...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee had her last dance competition this past Saturday. Her other competitions have been held in...

Take charge of your debt, one step at a timeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.If you’re...

By JEN KIRBYI had a great reminder this week that identifying the source is paramount to walking this life out in freedom. When we try to be “the...

By LARRY DABLEMONTAll through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl prayed for rain. The one thing you need for great...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Sensible Shoes”Yesterday I saw a woman trip on the pavement. She immediately turned to her husband and started to complain.I...

By REV. GALEN FRIEDRICHSGrace Lutheran Church (March 2026)The Apostle Peter, while being an apostle and unique in the life of the church, demonstrates to us the continuing...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchJesus is there in the good, the bad and the ugly times of your life. It seems most only seek Him in...

How outdated beneficiary choices can derail your plansMarch 9, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...