JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. During this time,...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar School Board President Justin Ogden opened the Wednesday, July 15 meeting of the school board, with adoption of consent agenda items...

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena....

ROLLA- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester.The dean's list recognizes...

ROLLA- More than 1,000 graduates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during...

WICHITA, Kan.- Jennifer A Navaratnam, Liberal, was one of more than 2,250 students that completed a total of 2,450 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in...

EMPORIA, Kan.- Hannah Beattie of Lamar, Mo., was among more than 500 students who graduated from Emporia State University in May 2026.Beattie graduated with a Bachelor of...

WICHITA, Kan.- Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,650 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2026.To be included on the...

ATLANTA, GA- Lane Wilson of Lamar, Mo. has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Wilson was among 7,129...

JOPLIN- Compass Academy Network (CAN) hosted its public graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 26 at seven of its locations including Pittsburg, Kan.; Altamont, Kan..;...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill...

JONESBORO, Ark.- Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the June 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Superintendent Brian Gillis reported on the many improvements and projects taking place...

Stuff the Bus, an event sponsored by the Barton County Community Betterment, has been set for Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, at the Lamar Walmart.Donations of school...

By EMILY LETTERMANSPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year.These students were selected from...