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Drury GO to hold open house

Drury University is launching evening and online classes in Lamar this fall. Through Drury GO, one can earn their degree their way, no matter what stage in life they might...

Lamar High School 2021 Prom Queen and King Lexi Phipps and Brayden Tabakian pose along with their court. Pictured are, left to right, Emma Tennal and Gabe Davis, prom court; Phipps and Tabakian, prom royalty and Baylee Wright and Audrey Whitworth, prom court.

Phipps and Tabakian crowned prom queen and king

Liberal graduation ceremonies set for May 16

By WILLIS STRONG LIBERAL- Graduation ceremonies for the 27 Liberal High School seniors will be held Sunday, May 16, 3 p.m., in the high school gym. The graduation is...

Brooklyn Livingston, daughter of Steve and Amanda Livingston, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brooklyn plays the ukulele and likes to play softball. She has two dogs and her favorite subjects are P.E. and Math.

Students of the week

Students excel in Language Arts project

Students of Lamar Middle School eighth grade Language Arts teacher Vashti Stevenson were recently assigned a project where they were to create...

Jody Lindsey (left) will use the $210 grant to purchase sensory seating and floor and wall manipulatives to help meet the emotional and social needs of her students. She is pictured with a check that was presented by Dr. Angie Besendorfer (right), chancellor of WGU Missouri, on May 3, at Bronaugh Elementary School.

Bronaugh teacher receives grant from WGU Missouri

BRONAUGH- Jody Lindsey, a kindergarten teacher at Bronaugh Elementary in Bronaugh has received a $210 grant through WGU Missouri’s “Fund My...

Application process opened for Missourians seeking to attend...

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) recently announced that he is accepting applications from Missourians interested in attending...

Free online subscriptions offered to area graduates

The Lamar Democrat, with assistance from the many sponsors that have helped make the 2021 Graduation edition possible, is offering a free one year...

The 4-H Youth Futures students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the Joplin Public Library.

2021 4-H Youth Futures program participate in career field trip

LAMAR- Twenty-two students from the 4-H Youth Futures program at Lamar High School traveled to Joplin pm Friday, April 28, for a field trip on...

Lexy Stephen, daughter of Vaughn and Renee Stephen, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Lexy plays softball, volleyball and basketball. Her favorite subjects are Science and Social Studies. She enjoys having friends over and likes going on vacation with her family. Lexy enjoys going to the lake in the summer and she has three dogs.

Students of the week

LHS Senior Service Day set for May 19

Lamar High School seniors will be giving back to the community that has supported them for the past 13 years by completing a morning Senior Service Day on Wednesday, May...

WGU Missouri launches scholarship for nurses

LAMAR- In recognition of the dedication exhibited by area nurses throughout the past year, WGU Missouri is celebrating National Nurses Week - which runs from May 6 through...

An Enchanted Evening is theme for 2021 LHS prom

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Lamar High School held its senior prom on Saturday evening, April 24, at the Red Door Barn in Webb City. Prior to...

Aiden Leavell, son of Jamie and Abby Leavell, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Aiden enjoys going to after school weights. His favorite sports are weightlifting and football. His favorite subjects are Social Studies and ELA. He doesn’t have any pets and his hobbies are playing video games, fishing and swimming.

Students of the week

Information on Lamar kindergarten enrollment

Is your child turning five before July 31? Do you live in the Lamar R-1 School District? If so, the children are eligible to start kindergarten in...

Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In

Lamar Bank & Trust Company

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