Local and rural residents seeking high-quality mental and behavioral health support will soon have access to one of the region’s most accomplished...

The Barton County 4-H youth were invited to provide a program for the ‘Young At Heart’ group at the Lamar First Baptist Church. The July monthly...

The 2026 Stuff the Bus, held July 23 and 24, at Lamar Walmart, was deemed a success. They would like to extend their appreciation to the community...

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 School SuperintendentThere are many important jobs in a school district. Teachers teach, cooks feed the masses, custodians...

STOCKTON- Stockton MO Farmers Market Cedar County Inc. recently received a $1,400 grant from the Stockton Community Foundation for new market...

MONETT- Hay growers can learn from some of Missouri’s Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest top award winners during a free tour of southwestern Missouri farms.University of...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Humanitarian of the Year to honor a southwest Missouri resident for service that...

Lamar Cruise Night’s Hot Night for Hot Rods was held Friday evening, Aug. 7, on the Lamar square. Homemade ice cream was served, along with Route...

According to Dade County Sheriff Ryan Robison, on the evening of August 5, a Dade County sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle operated by Cody G. Roller, 33,...

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...

The Lamar Tigers Snoop Night for all Lamar R-1 School District buildings will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a high school parent meeting from 6...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn leafhoppers have been confirmed in five Missouri...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total of 36.15 percent of registered voters participated in the Barton County August 4 Primary Election. The...

The First Baptist Church of Lamar will once again sponsor a free movie during the Lamar Free Fair. Soul on Fire is an American biographical drama about John O’Leary, a...

Freedom Campers presented the Heartland Tractor I-49 Power Pull at the Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar on Saturday evening, Aug. 1. Spectators filled the...