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Not only did the Freedom Campers/Roam Free Demolition Derby feature some wild derby cars, The Stompin’ Grounds had also purchased four buses and procured bus drivers from Lamar R-1 School District to participate in the bus derby. Pictured are, left to right, Harvey Fry, Gary Stevens (winner), Jerod Lamb and Ryan Fullerton.

Demolition derby delights capacity crowd

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAccording to their facebook page, The Stompin' Grounds is where excitement and community come together for a great...

A-State announces Spring commencement ceremony graduates

JONESBORO, Ark.- Arkansas State University has announced that Teresa Lynn Shelton from Lamar, Mo., has completed her degree requirements to graduate during Spring...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Tenth Street Community Farmers’ Market with a ribbon cutting held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, underneath Moore Pavilion, located at the corner of Poplar and 10th streets in Lamar. The market is open every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, with a wide variety of vendors offering anything from crafts, plants, vegetables, meat, candies, jellies and jams, coffees and various other drinks, along with cookies and several other goodies. The market has been serving the community for the past 15 years. For more information and to view what vendors will be available at the market, visit their website at https://www.tenthstreetcommunityfarmersmarket.com or visit them on their Facebook page at Tenth Street Community Farmers Market.

Ribbon cutting held at Tenth Street Community Farmers’ Market

Crop Scouting Update: June 23, 2025

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialsitWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 73.7°F and a high of 89.2°F....

MU Extension and partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Landowners in Missouri interested in improving habitats for wild turkeys on their property have a new tool to help them.University of Missouri Extension, in...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
There were several food trucks available on Thursday, June 26, for Lamar’s Picnic in the Park. The trucks are set up on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Lamar City Park, with a wide variety of meals including barbecue, fish and Mexican, beverages, ice cream, donuts and several other forms of refreshments. The trucks will be set up for dinner, as well. The next Picnic in the Park will be held Thursday, July 24. They are open for both lunch and dinner. Be sure to watch the Lamar City Park facebook page for a list of who will be setting up on that day.

Several enjoy Picnic in the Park

Demonstrations are presenting project information so others can learn about new projects.

Barton County 4-H Clubs are “Beyond Ready”

Barton County 4-H Clubs are “Beyond Ready”. The 2025 Barton County 4-H Achievement Day was held June 21, at the Lamar First Baptist Church, with 40...

Self-care for the caregiver

COLUMBIA, Mo.- At some point in your life you may be called upon to become a caregiver for a family member or friend with a chronic condition, perhaps for an aging parent,...

Missouri 4-H'ers explore equine careers across five states, Canada

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Equine Careers Tour, May 19-25, offered 40 Missouri youths the opportunity to explore...

Organics in the Ozarks

Join MU Extension and Missouri Organic Association for a full day of presentations, discussion and field demonstrations centered around organic agricultural production in...

How to enjoy the 4th safely and responsibly

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentAs we approach a time to reflect and celebrate our nation’s independence, the Lamar Police Department would like to take a...

Morey graduates with honors; receives prestigious award

Southwest Baptist University conferred 290 undergraduate degrees and 156 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Friday, May 9, in the Jane and Ken...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Dancers, Carter and Brooke Smith from Joplin entertained the crowd at the Barton County Community Foundation’s Havana Nights, as they performed several “Cuban” themed dances.

Havana Nights deemed a rousing success

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Community Foundation observed 10 years of “connecting passion to purpose since 2015” by kicking...

Sweeten the Fourth with juicy watermelon

CARTHAGE- Nothing says Fourth of July like a juicy, red slice of watermelon. July is observed as National Watermelon Month.University of Missouri Extension Horticulture...

Davis selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa

Kaitlyn Davis, a senior at the University of Missouri-Columbia, has been selected for membership into Omicron Delta Kappa, the oldest national...

Barton County Shrine Club

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