LAMAR- Today (Friday, March 14), the Barton County Chamber of Commerce announces Kristy Robertson as tourism director. Robertson has been with the...

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers historic playoff run came up one game short of the program's first Final Four last week when they fell to Thayer 67-39 in the Class 3...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri House has officially passed HB 331, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at expanding career-focused educational...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSeveral third grade students from West Elementary, along with their teachers, Mrs. Givens, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Weber,...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- National Pet Poison Prevention Month in March is a good time to review how household items can endanger pets, says University of Missouri Extension...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPat O’Neal, representing the committee for the Lamar Community Center/YMCA, was on hand at the Wednesday, March 12 meeting of the Lamar...

The Lamar High School Student Council will be hosting a 2025 Mr LHS pageant! Come see the men of Lamar High School show off their brains and brawn...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- It is hard to think about gardening when the weather is cool. “However, now is the perfect time to start seeds of certain garden plants indoors so they will...

STOCKTON- “As spring and lush grass growth arrives cattle producers need to plan for prevention of grass tetany,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick...

STOCKTON- “The 105th SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale is scheduled for Monday, March 31," says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. The...

STOCKTON- “Cattle producers welcome the rain, but it leads to muddy pastures and proper management is needed for optimum grazing the rest of the year,” says MU Extension...

By JILL CAMPBELLThe annual spring revival will be held March 23-26. The revival minister will be Brooks Deathridge, from Fort Gibson, Okla., who will present the sermon...