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Stanford Professor to deliver Sunoo Lecture Oct. 21

The newest iteration of the Dr. Harold W. Sunoo World Peace Lecture Series will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at Central Methodist University, with Dr. Paul H. Wise slated to give the latest … more

10/13/26 09:10 AM

CMU presents a weekend of bluegrass music Oct. 17-18

Central Methodist University will bring the sounds of bluegrass and choral music together for “A Weekend of Bluegrass at CMU,” this Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, at Linn Memorial United … more

10/13/26 09:08 AM

New Franklin PTO plans fourth annual fish fry

The New Franklin Parent Teacher Organization will hold its fourth annual fish fry fundraiser this Saturday, October 17, at the New Franklin Elementary circle drive. The drive-thru event runs … more

10/13/26 09:00 AM

North Main sidewalk project halted due to subterranean discovery

The discovery of windows below an unsupported section of sidewalk put a stop to the city’s sidewalk replacement project on North Main Street, just as it was nearing completion. The windows … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/13/26 08:58 AM

Fayette Rotary Club delivers dictionaries to third-graders

MEMBERS OF THE FAYETTE ROTARY CLUB on Thursday handed out free dictionaries to third-grade students at Daly Elementary School. The club has delivered free dictionaries to students every year since … more

10/13/26 08:52 AM

Global swine reproduction specialist to speak at October session celebrating the international year of the woman farmer

Lídia Sbaraini Arend, Global Female Reproduction Specialist for Topigs Norsvin, will be the featured speaker during Pearls of Production’s Celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer … more

10/13/26 08:51 AM

Beyond Ready: Howard County 4-H Joins National Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Service

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Howard County are proving they’re not just ready for the future—they're beyond ready. During National 4-H Week, … more

10/13/26 08:49 AM

Fayette sweeps Class 2 at CMU Band Day

The Fayette High School marching band swept Class 2 competition on Saturday at the 61st annual Central Methodist University Band Day in Fayette, winning the parade and field competitions along with … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/6/26 10:11 AM

Firemen rescue woman after car overturns in creek

Firefighters pulled a 21-year-old woman from an overturned car in a creek early Saturday on County Road 401, commonly known as Fairgrounds Road. Fire Station 1 in Fayette received the page … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/6/26 10:11 AM

Annual Baldridge School ham & bean dinner Saturday

The Baldridge School will hold its annual ham and bean dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, October 10. On the menu will be ham and beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and pie and cake. A … more

10/6/26 10:09 AM

Water line replacement causes boil order

A boil advisory will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, for parts of Fayette while a water line is replaced. Residents on West Hackberry from Watts to Olive Street, Maple Street from Olive to … more

10/6/26 10:08 AM

CMU alum to direct Sondheim musical at Little Theatre

Premiering on Thursday, October 8, the first show of the academic year at the Little Theatre on the campus of Central Methodist University will be Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, directed … more

10/6/26 10:06 AM

Former CMU president gifts glass sculpture to CMU Ashby-Hodge Gallery

The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, on the campus of Central Methodist University, will hold a dedication event for a new art installation during Homecoming Weekend, celebrating the gift of a … more

10/6/26 09:57 AM

CMU Band Day Saturday

More than 25 Missouri schools will compete in the 61st annual Central Methodist University Band Day on Saturday around the Fayette square and Davis Field. The Sound of Central will begin the day … more

9/29/26 08:46 AM

Firemen’s Hog Roast Sunday

The annual Fayette Area Firemen’s Hog Roast is this Sunday at the Fayette Fire Station at 301 West Morrison Street. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals often sell out quickly, … more

9/29/26 08:45 AM

Judge denies bond change in man charged with harassing school personnel

A judge again denied a bond reduction for a man charged with two counts of felony harassment of Fayette public school officials. Cordell Robert Trimble, 64, is charged with two counts of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:43 AM

Police budget highlights fiery council meeting

A discussion regarding adding more officer positions to the Fayette Police Department became contentious and heated during the most recent regular meeting of the Fayette city council on Tuesday, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:41 AM

Midterm election will use 2022 map

Voters in Howard County will cast ballots based on the 2022 congressional map following a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. While Howard County was included in an expanded District 5 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:40 AM

New bookstore opens in downtown Fayette

A new retail bookstore is open on the south side of the Fayette square. The Reading Nook officially opened with a ribbon cutting on September 5 at 122 East Morrison Street. Owners Devon and … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:36 AM

Common Fund seeks donations

The Fayette Area Common Fund, a nonprofit fund dedicated to providing financial resources to local organizations that benefit the community, is seeking donations for its latest campaign. Pledge cards … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:35 AM