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Glasgow Fire Dept. to host Mardi Gras Dance

The Glasgow Fire District invites the community to its annual Muddy Mo Mardi Gras Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Glasgow Fire Station, 610 2nd Street. The event will feature live music, raffles, … more

2/10/26 11:24 AM

‘A Taste of Blackness’ soul food dinner Feb. 14

The Central Missouri Clergy Coalition will host “A Taste of Blackness,” a community Black History Month program, on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Joseph Catholic Church … more

2/10/26 11:23 AM

Jacobs receives Paul Harris ‘Plus 5’ pin from Fayette Rotary Club

Fayette Rotary Club President Eddie Campbell (right) presented a Paul Harris “Plus 5” pin to Janet Jacobs at the club’s regular meeting on Feb. 4 at the Senior Center. Jacobs is an honorary … more

2/10/26 11:18 AM

Few answers in wake of deadly fire

The cause of a fire that killed three people on Tuesday, Jan. 27, remains undetermined and is considered accidental, according to Mike O’Connell, a spokesman for the state Division of Fire Safety. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 2/3/26 04:20 PM

Fayette Fire Dept. hosts annual Sweetheart Dance Feb. 7

The Fayette Volunteer Fire Department will host its 42nd annual Sweetheart Dance this Saturday, Feb. 7. The popular dance has been held yearly for more than four decades as a fundraiser for the … more

2/3/26 04:19 PM

Residents voice concerns about proposed ambulance building

Residents near a property that could become the next ambulance base in Fayette discussed their opposition to a conditional zoning request made by the Howard County Ambulance District at a public … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 2/3/26 04:19 PM

CMU welcomes speakers for Black History Month

Central Methodist University and the Center for Faith and Service are hosting special chapel sessions again this February, as a trio of guest speakers will be joining the regular services as part of … more

2/3/26 04:17 PM

CMU Opera Troupe opens ‘The Magic Flute’ Feb. 12

The Central Methodist University opera troupe, under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Ray, will present The Magic Flute this February. Two shows, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 and Saturday, … more

2/3/26 04:16 PM

CTC and Jacobs family to match contributions for fairgrounds building

The Fairground Development Association continues its efforts to raise funds toward completing the Howard County Event Center, currently under construction at the Howard County Fairgrounds south of … more

2/3/26 04:09 PM

Three believed dead in Tuesday morning house fire

One person is confirmed dead, and two more are unaccounted for after a fire destroyed a residential-care home on Villers Drive in Fayette on Tuesday morning. Fayette Fire Chiefs Gary Kunze and … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/27/26 12:32 PM

No injuries in Boonesboro, Franklin fires

No injuries were reported after one home was damaged and another completely destroyed in recent fires. Shortly before midnight on Thursday, a home on Carson Road north of Boonsboro was destroyed … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/27/26 12:31 PM

Courtwarming 2026

Fayette, Glasgow, and Harrisburg high schools celebrated Courtwarming on Friday night, crowning their 2026 royalty in conjunction with the varsity basketball games. Fayette High School seniors … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/27/26 12:25 PM

BOA approves restoration bid after vandalism

The Fayette Board of Education unanimously approved a restoration bid following vandalism in December at several areas around the high school football field. As was reported in the Jan. 14 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/27/26 12:24 PM

Johnmeyer will seek 3rd term as Presiding Commissioner

Howard County Presiding Commissioner Jerimiah Johnmeyer announced he will seek a third term. Johnmeyer won a two-way race in the Republican Primary in 2018 and unseated Democratic incumbent Sam … more

1/27/26 12:22 PM

Felten announces bid for fourth term

Howard County Collector Jinger Felten announced on Monday that she will run for a fourth term. She will be a candidate on the Republican ticket in the August primary. Felten said her experience … more

1/27/26 12:21 PM

Daly Elementary Preschool Screening March 9

Parents who plan to enroll their children in preschool at Daly Elementary in Fayette for the next school year should make a screening appointment. Eligible children must be three or four years old on … more

1/27/26 12:20 PM

MDC reports final deer harvest for season

Missouri's 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of the deer harvested, … more

1/27/26 12:20 PM

Awards presented at MLK Luncheon celebrating civil rights leader

Central Methodist University and the African American Student Union (AASU) invited the Fayette community to campus on Monday, January 19 for the annual MLK Luncheon honoring the life and legacy of … more

1/27/26 12:19 PM

Man facing child porn charges indicted federally

The federal government will now prosecute a 36-year-old Fayette man who was charged in state court with eight counts of possession of child pornography. Roylee Jeffry Poland was indicted last week by … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/21/26 12:54 PM

FHS celebrates Courtwarming week

Fayette High School students have been getting into the school spirit for Courtwarming Week. This year’s theme is “Falcon Pride Early 2000s Style,” with dress-up days throwing back to the early … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/21/26 12:53 PM