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Candidate forum to be held June 22

The Barton County Republicans will host a candidate forum in order to hear from statewide candidates, along with a discussion on the pros and cons of the State Income Tax...

4-H Teen Conference helps youth grow as leaders

COLUMBIA, Mo.- More than 200 Missouri 4-H members gathered on the University of Missouri campus May 26-27 for Missouri 4-H Teen Conference, an annual event for 4-H members...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area,...

Liberal American Flag retirement ceremony

Citizens are invited to join the Liberal Area Civic Group for refreshments and to honor the American Flag, while they participate in their flag retirement ceremony on...

Morrison graduates West Point

WEST POINT, N.Y.- Cadet Jacob Douglas Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darren Morrison, Lamar, Mo., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on...

During 2026 State Congress, Joy Krueth, Samantha Crabtree, Grevyn Phillips and Lauren Crabtree attended workshops on a variety of topics, connected with fellow 4-H members from throughout Missouri, explored academic programs through university department tours and celebrated at a glow-themed dance.

Barton County 4-H members grow as leaders at State Congress

LAMAR- Five members from Barton County participated in the 80th annual Missouri 4-H State Congress, held on the University of Missouri campus in...

Jerry Thieman, Stan Adams (driver in the Great Race) and Anthony Brisbin are pictured with the 1966 Ford F-100 that was originally purchased new from Medlin Brothers Ford in Lamar by Adams’ grandfather, Jim Owen. The three-day Great Race Spring Rally was an event that was part of Springfield’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Thieman, Adams and Brisbin are all classmates of Lamar High School’s class of 1967.

The Great Race Route 66 Spring Rally

By JUNE ADAMS &BETH BRISBINOn May 3, Stanley Adams, a 1967 graduate of Lamar High School who now lives in Colorado Springs, Colo. and his...

Sheep and Goat Field Day to highlight grazing

“Forage and grazing management are essential to any sheep and goat operation,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist. In collaboration with Lincoln...

Time to pull samples for Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest

SPRINGFIELD,- Now that hay season has begun, it’s a good time to make plans to pull samples from your best hay for the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, says University of...

Photo of the house taken in 1905 right before Simon and Elizabeth purchased it.

The Finley House

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyMy series on historic homes in Lamar continues with a beautiful house that was located just off the...

The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club at Tractor Supply in Lamar with their petting zoo.

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about. On April 27 Tractor Supply invited us to have a...

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Elam Beaman (No. 8) on the Blue Team.

Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-Man All Star game

Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches 8-Man All-Star Football game, held Saturday May...

May Tigers of the month from East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Axton Walker, Preslee Hurt, Barron Dobbins, Jerick Divine, Gracelynn Thomas, Kinsley Coy, Adilynn Everhart; third row, left to right, Oliver Wilson, Killian Maples, Payton Smith, Remington Taffner, Shiloh Parish, Teal McElroy, Oliver Mason, Ford Brown; second row, left to right, Astraea Sorenson, Major Simmons, Kameron Harris, Bodee Knehans, Jaliyah Martin, Taylee Bledsoe, Grayson Sanden, Emerson Bruce and first row, left to right, Austin McClane, Annsleigh Howarth, Tryson Heitzman, Isobelle Dighero, Jasean Martin, Rowan Wingert.

East Primary May Tigers of the month

Temporary altered Democrat hours

The Lamar Democrat office will be closed mid morning Friday and will re-open on Tuesday, June 2. There is a drop box by the door or if anyone needs to get a hold of me,...

Missouri 4-H tops 2.5 million meals through 4-H Feeding Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Missouri 4-H youths helped provide 250,271 meals to families facing food insecurity through the 2026 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, pushing the initiative...

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