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Hurt promoted to president and chief operating officer

February 25, 2020

Danny Little, CEO of Redneck Outdoor Products Inc., Lamar, has announced the promotion of Michael R. “Russ” Hurt to the position of president and...

Accident report

February 25, 2020

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a one vehicle accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 15 miles southwest of Lamar on MO...

The post office is shown being built at its present location.

Post offices in Lamar

February 25, 2020

By JOE DAVIS Barton County Hysterical Society (Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published on July 7, 2012). As the post...

CADCA Capitol Hill Day was held Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning with breakfast and a speak and greet with Missouri State Senator Roy Blunt. Pictured are, left to right, Zach Morey, Dustin Reed, Jerod Morey, Senator Roy Blunt, Melody Metzger, Steve Miller, Rebekah Oehring and Gary Griffin.

Lamar Drug Free Coalition attends leadership forum in D.C.

February 24, 2020

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A large contingent representing Lamar’s Drug Free Coalition participated in CADCA’s 30th Annual National...

Where is Urilla?

February 24, 2020

By JOE DAVIS Barton County Historical Society (Editor’s note: The following article was originally published June 3, 2013). We have all...

I-49 in Barton and Jasper counties scheduled for resurfacing

February 24, 2020

Drivers can expect daytime lane closings and occasional traffic delays when a project to resurface Interstate 49 in Barton and Jasper counties...

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Self-defense was another popular class during Celebrate You Day.

Lamar High School hosts 1st Annual Celebrate You Week

February 24, 2020

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar High School students had the opportunity to learn things that normally don’t get covered in the classroom this past week...

The Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association has named Natasha (Shores) Hamlet the Class 3 Assistant Coach of the Year. She is in her third year of coaching Bolivar High School's junior varsity while assisting with the varsity volleyball team. This is her 10h year of teaching/coaching. The award was presented at the annual banquet which this year was held at Eureka. A 2002 graduate of Lockwood High School, Tasha attended Southwest Baptist University. She is the daughter of Cheryl and Mike Shores of Lockwood.

Tasha Shores Hamlet earns volleyball honors

February 24, 2020

March Barton County OATS Transit schedule

February 21, 2020

To schedule a ride in Barton County call the OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287. Trips are provided to Joplin on March 2 and...

This 1993 photo shows the Plaza right before renovations took place.

From the Bijou to the Plaza

February 21, 2020

By JOE DAVIS Barton County Historical Society (Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published on June 29, 2011). In early...

Lamar applicant for new HGTV show

February 21, 2020

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat From “House Hunters” to “Property Brothers”, HGTV is a facet in millions of homes across the United States....

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Dan Graham's wife April pins his new badge.

Graham appointed Sergeant at February city council meeting

February 20, 2020

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The Lamar City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium. The...

Dade County to hold Economic Development 101 Summit

February 20, 2020

GREENFIELD- The Dade County Economic Development 101 Summit will be held Wednesday, March 4, at the Greenfield Opera House. Donuts, coffee and juice will be served at 7:30...

Collectors association to sponsor 28th annual show

February 20, 2020

CARTHAGE- The Barton-Jasper County Collectors Association will be sponsoring the 28th Annual Spring Coin, Stamp, Postcard, Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles Show at the...

Ordinance reminder regarding school bus safety

February 20, 2020

By ROBERT LAWRENCE JR. Community Resource Officer We at the Lamar Police Department want to send out a reminder about stopping for school buses...

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