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Local students graduate from Missouri State University

February 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD,- Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place December 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank...

DNR now accepting entries for poster contest

February 10, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water...

University of Arkansas releases Chancellor’s List

February 10, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest academic honor for...

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

February 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

Laney Harris, daughter of Christian and Tiffany Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Laney has three longhorns and two dogs. Her favorite part of school is Social Studies class. She plays basketball and her favorite movie is The Princess Diaries.

Students of the week

February 9, 2026

January Tigers of the Month at East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Mattie Todd, Riley Magruder, Hunter Snyder, Knox Maberry, Kade Nelson, Kastyn Schneider, Willow Deckard, Jolie Blanchard; third row, left to right, Parker Cruse, Truman Lock, Kruz Melton, Layden Kaderly, Myla Oden, Parker Schneider, Eliza Dixon; second row, left to right, Maverick Heustess, Kaselyn Tally, Kinley Thompson, Sophia Toler, Aylee Morris, Corby Gariss, Loki Groshong, Xander Davey and first row, left to right, Peyton Pruente, Lillian Jones, Alexavien Clemons, Judson LaSalle, Sawyer Jarvis, Remi Magruder.

East Primary January Tigers of the Month

February 4, 2026

Ariel Shaffer, daughter of Heather and Blake, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ariel’s favorite part of school is getting to have some Mondays off and her favorite class is Social Studies. She has two dogs and two cats. Her favorite show is Outer Banks. Ariel plays basketball, volleyball and softball.

Students of the week

February 4, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

Craig named to president’s list

February 3, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, AL- Ross Craig of Jasper, Mo. was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025.A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall...

Congratulations to Pam Clemensen, Science teacher, for being recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s January Employee of the Month. Mrs. Clemensen is a valuable resource and trusted support for her colleagues. She is an outstanding teacher who ensures her students understand the material by using a variety of effective instructional strategies. She genuinely cares about the success of her students and her colleagues and consistently goes above and beyond to support them. Mrs. Clemensen has been an instrumental part of the hospitality room at the Tony Dubray Classic for many years helping it build a solid reputation among tournament hospitality rooms.

Clemensen is Liberal R-II January Employee of Month

February 2, 2026

Area students named to Wichita State’s Dean’s Honor Roll

February 2, 2026

WICHITA, KAN.- Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025.To be included on the dean’s...

Missouri S&T announces dean's list

January 29, 2026

ROLLA- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean's list for the Fall 2025 semester. The dean's list can also be found...

Golden City Elementary to hold activity night

January 29, 2026

GOLDEN CITY- Golden City Elementary Title 1 Family Activity Night will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.The night will start with a free dinner and then...

Cam Lucas, son of Kara and Eric Lucas, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cam’s favorite part of school is getting to see friends and his favorite class is Career Choices. He has horses, ducks, dogs and cats. Cam plays football and basketball. His favorite game is Fortnite and his favorite movie is Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Students of the week

January 23, 2026

West Elementary students of Mrs. O’Sullivan and Mrs. Morey’s fifth grade classes gave a presentation at the January Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, regarding Building Thinking Classrooms. Students use a vertical board in order to work together as they solve problems in random groups of three. The idea is that students are more likely to share in a small group as they are more engaged and can focus longer and teachers are better able to observe their work as it’s being done.

Students introduce use of vertical board at Lamar R-1 board meeting

January 22, 2026

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...

Barton County Shrine Club

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