By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I hope that everyone has a nice day, filled with thoughts of the many things that...

Managing your retirement plan under a new employer Article 10 – Nov. 30, 2020 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local...

By PASTOR JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church It is no doubt we are living in challenging times. There are many days of uncertainties. Today...

By LARRY DABLEMONT As the seasons roll on in the outdoors, year after year, I see the strangest things… things I haven’t seen before. That...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Working at Gratitude” I have always loved Thanksgiving. I love that it is a holiday built around a full table and homemade...

By WILLIS STRONG This is Thanksgiving week. Most people think of Thanksgiving as turkey day, which is probably true for many. Ours is thawing and will be ready for...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat It looks like we’re in for another shortage of paper products again! I had heard stirrings about it a week or...

Financial moves for the recently divorced Article 9 – Nov. 23, 2020 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...

By LARRY DABLEMONT A Time to Stay Home For some reason I can never relax during deer season. Some of it has to do with those long-range...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Freshly Baked Bread” “I’m going to bake bread!” my husband Peter announced. Inwardly, I said, “Oh, no.” Baking bread...

By JILL SCHEIDT University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Wheat - Now is the appropriate time to graze cattle on wheat. Examine health of crowns before...

By DONNA WESCOTT Sunday I had a houseful to celebrate my daughter-in-law’s surprise birthday party. Jamey planned it all and did everything. He decorated and did the...

By WILLIS STRONG November weather is finally kicking in, cooler days and nights. Some days are warmer and then the next day turns cool. One night last week we had a...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with the youngest grandkids this past week, beginning on...

Ideas for thanking your family Article 8 – Nov. 16, 2020 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial...