By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe official opening of the new Lamar Early Head Start classroom was held Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., with a ribbon...

STOCKTON- “Helping cow calf producers understand how their calves will perform in the feedyard is important to the sustainability of their cattle operation,” says MU...

On Saturday, Aug. 9, the guest speaker for the monthly luncheon hosted by the pastor’s wife, Barbara Winningham, was Eddie Musgrove. Accompanying...

 The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year to honor a southwest Missouri resident for service that...

The public is invited to a retirement celebration to be held in honor of Rick Johnson on Monday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St.,...

Is your Old Glory looking a little old and in need of an official retirement? Bring your flag and trade it in for a new one at the Barton County Republicans booth, while...

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 60.4°F and a high of 83.8°F....

Tracy’s Key Players and Friends will present, “Mouse Ears Through the Years”, a piano recital to be held Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar.The public...

BOLIVAR- Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the average retail price of ground beef rose to a record $6.12 per pound in June 2025.This is up from...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- It might sound bizarre, but all the rain many parts of Missouri got this year has primed plants, trees and shrubs for the possibility of drought damage.Roots...

(Editor’s note: The Barton County Chamber Business Spotlight After-hours was held Thursday, July 31, at Nichole West’s new location of 1030...

Photos by James EppleGround shaking action occurred as heavily modified and custom-built machines were hookedup to 50,000 pound sleds on twin...

Stop by the First Baptist Church of Lamar booth at the Lamar Free Fair for ice cold water and a clean, private place to change your baby’s diapers. The booth will be set up...

The First Baptist Church of Lamar is hosting the Kendrick brother movie, “The Forge”, at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. and 6...

ADELPHI, Md.- Following a national search, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has appointed Angela Besendorfer, Ed.D. as its first Chief...