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Fayette Together celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Fayette Together joined in as groups across the nation recognized Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8. On National Teacher Appreciation Day, observed Tuesday, May 5, Fayette Together board … more

5/12/26 09:55 AM

Jackman appointed to Fayette Board of Education

Former Fayette R-III Board of Education member Tim Jackman will return to the board in May. He was selected from a pool of three candidates who applied for appointment to the board after board … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/6/26 12:11 PM

Former teacher Bartholomew announced as FHS graduation speaker

Fayette High School announced former teacher Deana Bartholomew as the featured speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the FHS … more

5/6/26 12:10 PM

City announces dates for street repaving

The City of Fayette announced dates for road closures throughout May and June for upcoming street repaving and utility work projects. The Fayette city council in October approved a bid by Don … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/6/26 12:10 PM

Glasgow residents remain without power after Monday’s severe storms

The city of Glasgow is cleaning up after severe thunderstorms Monday morning brought down trees, limbs, and power lines all over town. Most routes in and out of town were cut off. The main route from … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:56 AM

Eugene ’The Talking Sax’ Peebles launches 50-state bicycle tour for American Cancer Society

Eugene “The Talking Sax” Peebles, a 1987 graduate of Central Methodist University, will bring his Resilience National Bicycle Tour through Fayette on Monday, May 4. Peebles is launching an … more

4/28/26 09:53 AM

County Clerk mails out voter registration cards

The Howard County Clerk’s office has mailed voter registration cards to residents as part of the mandatory canvass process required by state and federal law. Clerk Shelly Howell explained that … more

4/28/26 09:52 AM

CMU Commencement May 9

Central Methodist University will soon celebrate hundreds of its most recent graduates across multiple campuses and online learning, starting with the Spring Commencement ceremony for Fayette on May … more

4/28/26 09:51 AM

$11,000 paid out to Mo. Lottery winners in Howard County

Eleven thousand dollars was paid out by the Missouri Lottery offices in Howard County in March. The Missouri Lottery officers said more than $13.4 million was paid out across the state last month for … more

4/28/26 09:49 AM

Three Rivers student earns Gulstad full-tuition transfer scholarship to CMU

Sophia Leach this month became the first Three Rivers College student ever to be honored with the prestigious Gulstad Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarship to attend Central Methodist University. In a … more

4/28/26 09:47 AM

New baseball clubhouse dedicated at Estes Field

Central Methodist University officially dedicated its new state-of-the-art baseball clubhouse and scoreboard Saturday at Estes Field, a major upgrade funded by a generous gift from Jay and Kelly … more

4/28/26 09:42 AM

Fayette swears in new police officer

The City of Fayette on Monday swore in its newest police officer. Mike Cabra, from the Higbee area, took the oath to begin work from City Clerk Mati Rogers Monday afternoon. Cabra was hired on … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:40 AM

M&J’s and Ricky’s opens in downtown Higbee

Ricky’s Deli & Ice Cream held its grand opening Saturday, providing Higbee residents a new spot for made-to-order sandwiches, fresh-sliced deli meats, and homemade ice cream while continuing a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:36 AM

City takes preliminary action on Mulberry St. bridge

The City of Fayette is taking action on the Mulberry Street bridge that was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in late February. Following an inspection, MoDOT engineers … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/23/26 04:31 PM

Fayette golf course cuts ribbon for new Wilhoit Family Clubhouse

The Fayette Golf Club officially dedicated its new Wilhoit Family Clubhouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, celebrating a community-wide project more than a year in the making. Leah … more

4/23/26 04:30 PM

Submissions sought for 25th Annual Fayette festival of the Arts

Organizers are seeking artists’ submissions for the 25th annual Fayette Festival of the Arts scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1. The silver anniversary celebration will bring together the … more

4/23/26 04:30 PM

FHS student qualifies for FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Fayette High School junior Landon Ploof has qualified for the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference, which will be held this summer in Washington, … more

4/23/26 04:29 PM

FHS Prom 2026

Fayette High School seniors Ella Doolin and Caleb Craig were crowned Queen and King of the Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday night. Doolin is the daughter of Brent and Emily Doolin. Craig is the son of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:53 PM

Stidham re-elected; Mayor Wells wins two-way race for City Marshal

Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham was easily re-elected over a write-in challenger, acting City Marshal Bo Wells won a two-way race for a four-year term, the ambulance district earned voter approval for a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:49 PM

Fayette R-III losing two principals, six teachers

The Fayette school district is losing two of its three building administrators after the current school year. High school principal Jason Hannam and Daly Elementary principal Samie Hill both tendered … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:46 PM