Lamar Democrat

November 13, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchBy this alone: Two men visited the same church one Sunday morning. The first heard the pianist miss...

November 13, 2026

By JEN KIRBYHere is one from the vault…. Sometimes the best posture to be in is one that is firm and unwavering, steadfast. There is action in this...

Printed Paper Online

November 18, 2026

Property transfers

November 2, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed October 27, 2026. Morgan B England, Colter England and Morgan B Gepner to Karen Rivas, Lt 5 Bl 4 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17) AC 0.16.Warranty Deed,...

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LBT announces plans for Greenfield branch, welcomes local team

November 13, 2026

GREENFIELD- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is pleased to announce plans to expand its community banking presence with a new full-service...

Corporal Hugh Veale shortly before he was killed in 1918.

Here we go again! (Hugh Veale update)

November 13, 2026

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkIn 2024, I wrote an article about finding a Barton County soldier that died in WWI that was not on any lists...

Truman Birthplace to host annual Christmas open house

November 13, 2026

The Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, located at 1009 Truman St. in Lamar, will hold its annual Christmas open house on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 7...

Staff Sergeant Wright and Senior Airman Burns served as guest speakers at the Golden City R-3 Veterans Day Assembly on November 11. Local Golden City veterans were also honored and recognized for their service and sacrifices in a heartfelt tribute to those who have served their country.

Golden City R-3 holds Veterans Day Assembly

November 13, 2026

Staff Sergeant Wright and Senior Airman Burns served as guest speakers at the Golden City R-3 Veterans Day Assembly on November 11. Local Golden...

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Presentation of the Colors by Lamar High School FFA members was presented at the Veterans Day assembly held November 11.

Lamar High School recognizes veterans with assembly

November 11, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lamar High School gymnasium. The assembly is open...

More than a grade

November 9, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent This month I want to take a short break from highlighting the outstanding people who make up the Lamar R-I...

Truman Birthplace to host annual Christmas open house

November 13, 2026

The Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, located at 1009 Truman St. in Lamar, will hold its annual Christmas open house on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 7...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

November 11, 2026

November 16-20MONDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pineapple, tositos, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- BBQ chicken legs and thighs, potato...

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Nevaeh Thomas, a member of the Lamar School Choir, sang a heart rendering rendition of the National Anthem.

Rotary Club honors veterans with patriotic luncheon

November 10, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...

Senior Ally Barton crossed the finish line in an impressive ninth place with a time of 20:21.

Liberal girls make their mark at State

November 11, 2026

By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in Columbia on November 7. We arrived to an enormous...

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie.

Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie

November 9, 2026

Tigers undefeated heading into districts

November 6, 2026

By CHRIS MORROWThe Nevada Tigers took the opening kick-off, marched down the field put eight points on the board in the recent Silver Tiger game. From that point on Lamar...

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Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Clayton Powell flies through the air to pick up good yardage in the Tigers semifinal victory over Sarcoxie.

Tigers advance with 55-0 victory over Sarcoxie

November 9, 2026

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