The Barton County Health Department (BCHD) announced on September 20, that a Liberal Middle School student had tested positive for COVID-19. The...

The death of a Barton Count resident due to complications from COVID-19 was announced on September 18. The resident was a male in his 60’s. He was...

ST. LOUIS- The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many areas of society this year, but it hasn’t put an end to scammers trying to contact you through the...

Sarah Elizabeth Andrews, harboring vicious animal x4, no operators license x2, no insurance x4, no insurance 3rd offense, registration violation...

Warranty Deed, filed September 14, 2020. Wayne M Waring to Gavyn A Morris, LT 9 BL 7 Liberal Town of (B1-8). Warranty Deed, filed September 14, 2020. Tereasa Compton to...

Warranty Deed, filed August 24, 2020. Timothy L Oehme and Patricia A Oehme to Brian L Milleman, Dana L Milleman, Brian Milleman Living Trust and Dana L Milleman Living...

In the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of GLENN MANKA a/k/a Glenn S. Manka Deceased. Estate No. 20B4-PR00070 NOTICE OF...

The Barton County Health Department (BCHD) announced on September 20, that a Liberal Middle School student had tested positive for COVID-19. The...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Persistent dry conditions may trick plants into dormancy and blooming with a second, sparser round of flowers, says University of Missouri Extension Field...

OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service; however, face masks are required on the bus due to COVID-19. Riders should call the OATS...

JASPER- Graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakton Cemetery for Randy Lee Boling, 55, Jasper, who died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at...

GOLDEN CITY- Private family services were conducted for Nelson Earl Webb, 63, Golden City, who died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in...

Kay Abbiatti Singer, age 84, passed away on September 18th, 2020 at her home near Golden City, Missouri. Kay was born June 26, 1936 in Lamar, MO...

By CHRIS MORROW Katie Kaderly's fourth grade class recites the Pledge of Allegiance every day, but her students don't just say the words, they...

NEVADA, Mo.- Cottey College announced recently that student enrollment for the fall 2020 semester has increased by 10.5 percent, compared to last fall’s enrollment numbers....

CARTHAGE- Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre of Carthage has announced their upcoming performance of A Bad Year for Tomatoes, by Tony Award winner John Patrick. The show will be...

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Lamar Tiger football head coach Jared Beshore, along with 11 high school seniors that play on the team, visited...

Girl Scout Brownie Troop No. 70082 recently made a field trip to Kt.’s Buzzing Bees Honey Farm, in order to help them earn their Bug Badge. To earn...

By CHRIS MORROW JASPER- The Jasper Lady Eagles swept past Northeast Vernon County last week 25-16, 25-23 and 25-11. The win lifts Sylvia Evans'...

STOCKTON- The Sheldon Panthers cross country team is usually three runners strong, but was shorthanded recently in a meet at Stockton. Junior...

Photos by Gina Langston A “Lockwood Luau” Homecoming was held Friday, Sept. 18. Senior candidate Makinley Neill was crowned homecoming queen....

Photos courtesy of Terry Redman