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    Just plain old simple pride

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church This is my challenge to you. Deal with your...

    Just plain old simple pride
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church This is my challenge to you. Deal with your...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI’m sure glad I had the last few weeks to rest up as now that the...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI’m sure glad I had the last few weeks to rest up as now that the...
    Pictured from left to right, are Golden City R-III Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and Golden City Principal Mark Stefan.

    Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Ce...

    Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate...

    Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Ce...
    Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate...
    Photos by Catherine Williams.

    Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State

    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for...

    Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State
    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger (first two picture)
The Sheldon High School Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the gym. There were a total of 14 graduates that crossed the stage to receive their diploma.

    Sheldon High School Class of 2026

    SHELDON- Sheldon High School held its commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17....

    Sheldon High School Class of 2026
    SHELDON- Sheldon High School held its commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17....
    Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch introduced newly hired police officer Shannon Low as he pinned on his badge.

    Lamar Board of Aldermen meet for regularly sche...

    On Monday May 18, the Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled meeting in the...

    Lamar Board of Aldermen meet for regularly sche...
    On Monday May 18, the Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled meeting in the...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
At the beginning of the 2026 graduation ceremonies held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, students went out into the audience, in order to share their school flower, a white carnation, with those that meant something to them along their school journey.

    Golden City Class of 2026

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGOLDEN CITY- The Golden City Class of 2026 held its commencement...

    Golden City Class of 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGOLDEN CITY- The Golden City Class of 2026 held its commencement...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be...
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    Columns
    Just plain old simple pride
    May 20, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church This is my challenge to you. Deal with your pride and its debilitating hold and restrictions. Its...
    Six tips on how to discuss your mental health
    May 20, 2026
    By STAN POPOVICH It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 20, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    May 19, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 11, 2026. Cynthia Hininger to Christy Seaton, Lt 34 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 36 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 38 College...
    Property transfers
    May 11, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 4, 2026. Brian Louis Natalini, Brian L Natalini, Susan Louise Natalini and Susan L Natalini to Brian L Natalini Co-Trustee, Susan L Natalini...
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    Legals
    2026 LEGAL 5-27 Greenfield Cemetery-3x4
    May 19, 2026
    2026 LEGAL 6-17 & 7-1 BC Equalization-3x2
    May 19, 2026
    2026: 5-20,27,6-3,10 Goggin Service by Publication
    May 13, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: K. L. G. dob: 04/19/2026 Case No. 26B4-JU00008 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY...
    News
    Limitless Women’s Conference coming to Thiebaud
    May 20, 2026
    The Limitless Women’s Conference for 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The event, hosted by Limitless Life, LLC, is free to all...
    Super Summer Cruise set for June 5
    May 20, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night will hold its Super Summer Cruise on Friday, June 5, 5 p.m., on the square.Award categories include Top 5 Car, Top 5 Truck and Best of Show. There will...
    Summer wildflowers bring effortless color
    May 20, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- For many, the term “wildflower garden” conjures images of a delicate spring native to lightly shaded woodland sites or moist meadows. But there are may...
    Obituaries
    SAM DENNIS DAVIS
    May 19, 2026
    Sam Dennis Davis, age 76, of Alvarado, Texas formerly of Lamar, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026, Good Friday, from complications during a...
    DORLYNE VIOLA SCHORZMAN
    May 18, 2026
    Dorlyne Viola Schorzman, age 102, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Dorlyne was...
    STEVEN M. MOORE
    May 18, 2026
    STEVEN M. MOORE(October 1, 1952 - May 2, 2026)Steven Max Moore, age 73 years, of Lamar, MO, passed away May 2, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South,...
    Schools
    Lockwood Elementary releases honor roll
    May 20, 2026
    All A Honor RollPorter Jeffreys, Brice Taylor, Campbell Warren, Tanner Anderson, Blake Marchand, Raylin Ogden, Logan Roschevitz, Jason Thomas, Pace Allison, Boston...
    Honor roll released by Liberal Middle School
    May 20, 2026
    A Honor RollEIGHTH GRADE- Jolie Linn, Kasyn Meadows, Savanah Stevens-Dohle, Rolli Wolf.SEVENTH GRADE- Emma Sanchez, Royce Thompson, Harper Wolf, Blair Yocum.SIXTH GRADE-...
    Liberal High School posts honor roll
    May 20, 2026
    A Honor RollSENIORS- Elam Beaman, Samantha Crabtree, Hector Cruz, Haylee Goodwin, Dixie Sherman, Kaidon Simpson, Errabella Tyler, Leland Williams, Hailey Willis.JUNIORS-...
    Social
    Limitless Women’s Conference coming to Thiebaud
    May 20, 2026
    The Limitless Women’s Conference for 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The event, hosted by Limitless Life, LLC, is free to all...
    Super Summer Cruise set for June 5
    May 20, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night will hold its Super Summer Cruise on Friday, June 5, 5 p.m., on the square.Award categories include Top 5 Car, Top 5 Truck and Best of Show. There will...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    May 20, 2026
    May 25-29MONDAY, Closed, Memorial Day.TUESDAY- Korean beef rice, rice, oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Cook’s choice,...
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    Photos by Catherine Williams. Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State
    May 19, 2026
    On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for the State Track Meet. Aaron Stanfield pole vaulted...
    Photos by Catherine Williams
Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors. Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship game
    May 17, 2026
    Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf. Lamar track athletes put on a show
    May 15, 2026
    The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District 6 track and field championships.Garin Schneider...
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