Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 and Barton County Health Department held a Family Safety event last week. A bounce house and snacks were provided. Booths...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has announced the opening of the next round of the Bus Grant Program for the 2025-2026...

Barton County Community Foundation awards grants annually during a specific timeframe and awards those grants at a Night of Philanthropy. The 2025 Grant Round is open now...

Per Henrik Opdal, a former foreign exchange student that attended Lamar High School, will be visiting Lamar on Friday, Sept. 19. He will be tailgating with his classmates...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPresident Elaine Davis called the Wednesday, Sept. 10 Lamar Community Betterment meeting to order at 12 noon, followed with Treasurer Ginnie...

Cox Monett Hospital and Cox Barton County Hospital are honored to have each received the prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...

Detweiler Farm will hold its 2nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at their farm located at 489 W. Hwy. V in...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area call...

Despite the rain, a small crowd still showed up for the Lamar Cruise Night on Friday, Sept. 5. The cruise night committee served chili inside of...

CARTHAGE- Tyler and Rachelle Rush and family of Jasper were among the families honored during the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 11 at...

JOPLIN- The 16th annual Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show will return to the Continental Banquet Center, 2802 N. Range Line Road, on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free family...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- As harvest nears, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialists see signs of flash drought creeping into Missouri farmland and threatening crop...

Every year the world celebrates mothers and breastfeeding, with the first week of August being known as World Breastfeeding Week. Each year the...