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    Sadie Bull was crowned as the 2026 Black Walnut Queen on Saturday, 26, in Stockton. She was crowned queen by 2025 Black Walnut Queen Brenna Morey, also of Lamar. Sadie is the daughter of Kevin and Sadie Bull and is currently a junior at Lamar High School. She also holds the title of Miss Kansas City’s International Teen. Bull crowned 2026 Black Walnut Festival Queen
    October 6, 2026
    The 66th Annual Black Walnut Festival was held Sept. 24-26 in Stockton. Three days of activities culminated Saturday with a full schedule of...

    Barton County Republicans to host pre-election event
    October 6, 2026
    The Barton County Republicans will host a pre-election event on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar.  Brenden Kelley, District 127 State...
    Barton County Presiding Commissioner David Johnson is pictured with and Chad Williams, director of the Barton County Ambulance District. Barton County Commission awards opioid response kits
    October 5, 2026
    LAMAR- The Barton County Commission has announced the awarding of 24 opioid response kits to public safety agencies, emergency responders and...

    Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts. Jasper homecoming royalty crowned
    October 5, 2026

    Lamar Democrat/Nelody Metzger
Barton County Right to Life’s Annual Life Chain was held Sunday, Oct. 4, 3p.m to 4 p.m., on Hwy. 160, in front of and across the street from the Lamar Christian Church. Life Chain is held the first Sunday in October. It is an annual, peaceful pro-life public prayer vigil where Christian believers stand along public sidewalks holding signs to oppose abortion. A large group turned out this year for this year’s Life Chain. Life Chain stands for life
    October 5, 2026

    The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier. Lamar Cruise Night finishes season
    October 5, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the wide variety...

    SWMO All Breeds Tested Bull Sale set
    October 5, 2026
    STOCKTON- “The SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale will be held October 26 at 7 p.m., at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center in Springfield,” says Patrick...
    Replacement Heifer Program sale scheduled
    October 5, 2026
    STOCKTON- "The Missouri Show-Me-Select™ (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program provides education to cattle producers on heifer development strategies, specifically in...
    Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week. Students of the week
    October 2, 2026

    September breaks 100 degrees
    October 2, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAs those who lived through it will tell you, this was one hot summer with four days over 100 degrees. The total average for this September...
    BCCF works to improve quality of life
    October 2, 2026
    The Barton County Community Foundation is offering a $4,000 Community Development Barton County Affiliate Grandmaking Program that is due by October 23.The Barton County...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior Kenna Davis hits the ball and picks up a kill during the Lady Eagles' win over visiting Gloria Deo on homecoming night. Davis was crowned queen. Freshman Paisley Doke (No. 1) set the ball for Davis. Also pictured for Golden City is No. 11 Lauryn Row. They Lady Eagles won the contest 3-1. Lady Eagles win homecoming game, 3-1
    October 2, 2026

    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
A pair of seniors were crowned 2026 Golden City High School volleyball homecoming king and queen Thursday night in a win over Gloria Deo. Kenna Davis was crowned queen, while Van Renfro was crowned king. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    October 2, 2026

    Mia Wolf is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject is Social Studies and she also plays volleyball. She is proud to be getting all A’s every year. She looks up to her mom because she is a hard worker and her favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse. Something one might not know is that she swam with dolphins. Students of the week
    October 1, 2026

    Lynn accepts limited partnership
    October 1, 2026
    Andrea Lynn has accepted limited partnership at Edward Jones.Edward Jones currently employs 50,000 associates throughout the United States and through its affiliate in...
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