Lamar Democrat Online

September 22, 2026

By JEN KIRBYOne of my favorite sayings is, “Keep Learning New Stuff”. We should always be open to learn and grow. Our greatest teacher was Jesus!...

Filling with leaves and water, the old johnboat Mrs Kelly and I fished from sits in the shade of a big sycamore, a picture from better days and great memories.

Mrs. Kelly and me

September 21, 2026

By LARRY DABBLEMONTMyrtle Kelly lived in a little farmhouse about six miles west of town on the best stretch of the Big Piney River. She and her...

Printed Paper Online

September 23, 2026

Property transfers

September 21, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 15, 2026. Brenden Don Crockett and Shelby Lynn Crockett to Brian Leman and Kristen Leman, STR 17-31-29 /S/NW.Warranty Deed, filed September...

Property transfers

September 14, 2026

Warranty Deed, September 8, 2026. J D Stevenson and Karen Gale Stevenson to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Lt 8 Bl 3 Humphrey Bros Add to Lamar (B1-7) and Lt 7 Bl 3 Humphrey...

Barton County Shrine Club

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2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Letters of Admin Granted

September 22, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of: DARRELL HANS JEPSON,,Deceased.Estate Number: 26B4-PR00044NOTICE OF LETTERS OF...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 -D- Cattle and Grain Trustee's Sale

September 21, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by -D- CATTLE AND GRAIN, LLC, a...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Daniels Trustee Sale

September 21, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by JESS W. DANIELS AND JANETTA D....

Pictured, left to right, are Dr. Jeremy Sturgell, medical director of the Cox Barton Emergency Department; Rosie Hubbard, administrative director of nursing; Andrea McKay, hospital president; Brandee Guiheen, medical assistant, Medical One Clinic; and Sean Guiheen, nurse manager of the ED and Medical-Surgical Unit.

Cox Barton County Hospital recognized

September 21, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for overall performance, a national honor...

Lamar Cruise Night to hold Caffeine and Chrome

September 21, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night’s final cruise night of 2026 will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., on the Lamar square. The theme for the evening is Caffeine and Chrome.There will be...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

HAROLD GLEN SIMMONS

September 17, 2026

Harold Glen Simmons, age 88, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2026.Harold was born May 3, 1938, in...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

Lamar Career & Technical Center Ag instructors Caleb Russell and Caitlyn Brummett, along with ag students, spoke to the board regarding the various agricultural programs offered through the school. Brystol Dillon recited the FFA Creed, which is a necessity to belong to the FFA.

MAP and EOC results yield reason to celebrate

September 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

Hardy graduates from Missouri State University

September 17, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 460 degrees to students in summer 2026.These graduates are invited to participate in the fall commencement ceremony on...

Marriage license applications

September 21, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Jayden Monroe Jeramiah Gurwell, 22, Lamar and Halie Elizabeth Blair, 20,...

Lamar Cruise Night to hold Caffeine and Chrome

September 21, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night’s final cruise night of 2026 will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., on the Lamar square. The theme for the evening is Caffeine and Chrome.There will be...

Four generations of the Riegel family gathered recently. Sondra Riegel is holding Jackson Fullerton (right) and Ellis Hunter (left). Back is Seth Fullerton, Coby Fullerton and Rylee Hunter.

Four generations of Riegels

September 18, 2026

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Lamar senior No. 6 Terren Williams puts pressure on the Patriots quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers started slow but were able to get going late in the first quarter to run away with a 52-0 victory.

Lamar Tigers run away with 52-0 victory

September 22, 2026

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Gatlin Pipkin with a big pass play.

Third grade Tigers win first Lil’ Silver Tiger

September 17, 2026

The storms that blew through Saturday morning played havoc with more than just the football games. It soaked this writer’s notebook, so what is...

After going to Nevada, sitting through a lightening delay, moving back to Lamar and then waiting out a monsoon… the fifth grade Tigers came away with a big win Saturday morning, Sept. 12, keeping their version of the Silver Tiger at home. The massive rainstorm played a number on this writer’s notes, so there were huge runs and big defensive plays by several Tigers. And that’s about it… more next week.

Lil’ Silver Tiger stays home

September 17, 2026

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Lamar senior No. 6 Terren Williams puts pressure on the Patriots quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers started slow but were able to get going late in the first quarter to run away with a 52-0 victory.

Lamar Tigers run away with 52-0 victory

September 22, 2026

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The Tiger defense swarmed to the ball to shut down the Mustang offense to come away with a 42-14 victory. No. 22 Jaydin Moore, No. 20 Waylon Nolting, No. 7 Aydin Jones, No. 40 Dominic Gordon and No. 3 Kyler Ison gang up to stop this Mustang ball carrier.

Tiger defense shuts down Mustang offense

September 14, 2026

Photo by Terry RedmanLamar junior running back No. 32 Colt Clements breaks loose for a long gain in 4th quarter action at McDonald County. No. 53...

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