By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board meeting was opened by Board President Justin Ogden at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, followed...

Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children...

By MELODY METGERLamar DemocratA swearing in ceremony to welcome Corporal Eric Travis to the Lamar Police Department was held prior to the January...

The State of Missouri is advancing a comprehensive Rural Health Transportation initiative focused on strengthening access to care, stabilizing rural hospitals and better...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratKatie’s House Sanctity of Life Rally was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting...

Common Cents will stop in Mindenmines on Monday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at Border Town Auction House, 611 Main, Mindenmines. Please RSVP to reserve a seat at the table by...

Applications are now open for the FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program. Local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for $500...

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first portion of the Performance section of Missouri’s...

The Barton County Historical Society held its first quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Memorial Park Building. Following a brief business meeting...

Those filing to run for a position on the Lamar City Council in the April 7 election were Rocky McCulloch and Russ Worsley for Ward I; Curt Roland, Steven Shaw and Jeff...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar DemocratI don’t know how it happened, but another year has come to pass and it is once again time to gather copy and advertising for our annual...

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar. Call...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA diverse group of business representatives gathered Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 7:45 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting room. The...

DENVER, Colo.- Six Missouri 4-H youths recently competed against top teams and individuals from across the country at the Western National 4-H...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- From windowsills to office desks, succulents are everywhere. The hardy plants have become so popular in recent years that some enthusiasts call the trend...