The Lamar R-1 School Board opened their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with a Tax Rate Hearing. Brent Blevins and Piper Sandler spoke on the...

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...

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentAs the new school year approaches, parents will soon be invited to attend Lamar R-I Schools' open house...

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 2,824 degrees to students in spring 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place May 9, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board met Wednesday, July 16, with Superintendent Brian Gillis noting that the annual Tax Rate Hearing would be held at...

It was noted at the Wednesday, July 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board that an important update in this year’s student policies regarding electronic devices needed to...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- At the University of Missouri, students dive into their interests, uncover their passions and gain the hands-on experience needed to begin their careers. In...

The dates of Thursday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 1, have been confirmed by the Lamar Community Betterment to hold the annual Stuff the Bus. Buses from all three county...

During the weekend of May 17-18, Kaitlyn Davis, of Lamar received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Pre-Law and her Bachelor of Journalism...

Meghan Riley Watson graduated from the College of Health, Life Sciences and Education at Missouri Southern State University on May 10. Watson...

WICHITA, Kan.- Jennifer A Navaratnam, Liberal, Mo., was one of 3,710 students who were named to the Wichita State University Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2025. To be...

Lamar elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer. The school partnered with...

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentEvery child deserves a great education, and strong school funding is a big part of making that happen. One simple yet powerful way...

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

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.To qualify for the Dean's List,...