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BTC Bank to acquire Tri-County Trust in Glasgow

BTC Bank will have a second location in Howard County after it takes over Tri-County Trust in Glasgow sometime in the second quarter of this year. Last week, Bethany Bankshares, Inc., the holding … more
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Fayette BOE approves 2026-27 school calendar, purchase of new propane-powered bus

The Fayette Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s 2026-27 school calendar, the purchase of a new propane-powered school bus, and a switch to a new insurance consortium that will … more
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CMU Music Fest Friday

Central Methodist University will host its annual music festival on Friday. Local students from Glasgow, New Franklin, Salisbury, Boonville, and Slater will be among the approximately 1,000 middle … more

New Franklin utility customers asked to update information

The City of New Franklin will upgrade its utility billing software at the end of February. Those who wish to continue receiving email or text notifications regarding utility accounts must provide … more

Higbee BOE approves pay increases, longer school day

The Higbee R-VIII School Board approved salary increases for certified and non-certified staff, an extended school day, and approved the 2026-27 school calendar during its Feb. 19 meeting. … more

Street repairs underway

Work is continuing on four intersections south of downtown Fayette along Highway 240. The work is the initial stage of street improvements that will focus on concrete repairs at intersections along … more
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Council wary of approving ambulance rezoning request

Two members of the Fayette Board of Aldermen last week indicated they will not support the Howard County Ambulance District’s request to rezone a lot on the corner of Williams and Cooper streets … more
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Howard County Public Library receives $10,000 grant

The Howard County Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 gift from the Andrew Carnegie organization in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. … more

Playwright Cariani returning for CMU Ten-Minute Play Festival

A year after coming to Fayette to give the third annual Geist-Yancey Lecture, playwright and actor John Cariani will return to the campus of Central Methodist University this month to showcase his … more

FHS hosts Black History Month program on Iron Riders

The Fayette school district will host a Black History Month presentation featuring nationally-recognized historian Kevin Smith at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the high school gym. The event is … more

Library Lines - February 2026

February Greetings from the Howard County Library! Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, and Valentine’s Day have now passed, and we observed them all in the library. We are still in the … more

Bringing community together for dialogue and fellowship

A large and diverse crowd gathered on Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fellowship Hall for the annual “A Taste of Blackness” community program, an event designed to celebrate Black … more

Howard Co. DAR presents Good Citizen Awards

The Howard County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented its annual Good Citizen Awards to essay winners at a ceremony held on Sunday, Feb. 15. … more

Transparency in Emergency Services: How the Ambulance District Operates and Makes Decisions

By the Howard County Ambulance District   Part of a monthly column series to inform and engage the Howard County community. In previous columns, the Howard County Ambulance … more

Glasgow FBLA earns Top 10 finishes at district competition

Several students from Glasgow High School earned top finishes at the Future Business Leaders of America District competition on Feb. 10, with all nine participants placing among the Top 10 in their … more

Harrisburg football coach steps down after three seasons

Harrisburg head football coach Brennan Claas resigned last Monday after three years and back-to-back district championship game appearances with the Bulldogs. Claas took over in 2023 for Steve … more
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Donut truck raises funds for fire victims

In about three hours, Hurts Donuts raised more than $5,000 for victims of a recent fire at a Fayette assisted living home that left three people dead. The Springfield, Mo., company arrived at … more
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McCutcheon declares for County Treasurer

A two-way race has opened in the Republican primary for Howard County Treasurer. Stacie McCutcheon has officially declared her candidacy for the seat that will be vacated by five-term Democrat Susan … more
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Higbee celebrates Courtwarming

HIGBEE SENIORS Lauren Spilman and Celton Crawford were crowned during the Courtwarming ceremony between basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Spilman is the daughter of Willie and Anne Spilman. … more
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New Franklin celebrates Homecoming

NEW FRANKLIN SENIORS Landon Shaw and CannaRassa Jennings (seated) were crowned Homecoming King and Queen after varsity basketball games on Friday night. Standing alongside them are Prince Grady … more
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