An April Ballot Forum will be held Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., in the Thiebaud meeting rooms. The forum will present an opportunity for the public to hear about the items on...

Michael Lee, FFA advisor at Golden City R-3, has been selected as one of 18 semi-finalists, earning a certificate, a backpack and a $250 cash prize...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCopy for the paper’s annual Progress edition is slowly drifting in, with promise of more to come. The deadline for this special edition is...

STOCKTON- "The SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale will take place on March 30,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. The sale features 27...

JOPLIN- Arvest Bank has made Time’s inaugural list of America’s Best Financial Services 2026, which recognizes 135 companies for their commitment...

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...

Mary K. Finley Library(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that Lamar Community Betterment...

STOCKTON- "Effective cattle management and safeguarding profitability amid market fluctuations are essential for the sustainability of stocker cattle operations," says MU...

BUFFALO- University of Missouri Extension faculty will offer a daylong training on using drones in agriculture and other commercial applications on March 14 in Buffalo.The...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- When soil is workable, start your gardening season off right with a soil test.A soil test reveals nutrient levels and pH balance, which are critical factors...

STOCKTON- “Proper cattle management and protecting your profits in a volatile cattle market is important to stocker cattle operation sustainability,” says MU Extension...