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New judge assigns May trial dates for Glasgow alderman accused of felony assault

A new judge has been selected along with new trial dates in the case of Glasgow alderman Jeffrey Thomas Parks, now 41, who faces charges of third-degree felony assault, fourth-degree misdemeanor … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:34 AM

FHS Class of 1976 Reunites

Twenty-six members out of 70 graduates from the Fayette High School Class of 1976 gathered over the weekend for their 50th class reunion. Classmates met at Mac’s on Friday night and enjoyed music … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/29/26 08:20 AM

County clerk asks for patience amid congressional map wrangling

Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell is asking all absentee voters to be patient while courts decide which map will be on the November ballot. Absentee voting for the November 3 General Election … more

9/22/26 04:15 PM

FHS Homecoming Royalty

2026 Fayette High School Homecoming King Colten Cross and Queen Paige Vroman were crowned during a ceremony at halftime of Friday night’s football game. Vroman is the daughter of Nathan and … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/22/26 09:58 AM

St. Paul UMC to celebrate 170th anniversary

St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate its 170th Church Anniversary on October 17, marking nearly two centuries of faith, perseverance, worship, and service in the Fayette community. … more

9/22/26 09:55 AM

Fayette Supt. Doolin to retire Oct. 1, 2028

The Fayette Board of Education adopted a resolution last month to establish a leadership succession plan for the district’s superintendent. Current Superintendent Brent Doolin provided verbal … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/22/26 09:52 AM

Health Dept. to begin administering flu vaccine

Regular-dose and high-dose flu vaccines for the 2026 season are now available at the Howard County Health Department, 600 W. Davis Street in Fayette. The regular-dose vaccine costs $30. The … more

9/22/26 09:51 AM

Central Methodist hosts Family Day this Saturday

Central Methodist University once again invites students’ loved ones to campus next weekend for the annual Family Day celebration on Saturday, September 26. Family Day offers an opportunity … more

9/22/26 09:48 AM

Rotary hosts FHS Students of the Month

Four Fayette High School students were recognized for their accomplishments and involvement when the Fayette Rotary Club honored its August Students of the Month at the club’s regular weekly … more

9/22/26 09:47 AM

Rotary donates car seats to health dept.

The Fayette Rotary Club is helping local families travel a little more safely by supporting the Howard County Public Health Department’s Car Seat Program. The program provides safe car seats … more

9/22/26 09:46 AM

Little Theatre Announces 2026-27 Shows

The 2026-27 season at The Little Theatre, on the campus of Central Methodist University, begins in early October with the first of six featured events for the academic year. Curtain times for … more

9/22/26 09:43 AM

HS Rodeo returns to HoCo Fairgrounds

The Howard County Fairground Development Association once again welcomes the Missouri High School and Junior High Rodeo Association to town for the 9th consecutive year on October 3 and 4. The rodeo … more

9/22/26 09:32 AM

It’s Homecoming Week at FHS

The Fayette High School Homecoming Court was announced last week. Queen candidates are seniors Paige Vroman, Emma Hilgedick, and Kennady Vroman. King candidates are seniors Ledgyr Conrow, Colten … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:47 AM

Charged for harassment of school personnel

A Fayette man is in the Howard County Jail facing two felony charges of harassment after he allegedly threatened and verbally assaulted Fayette school personnel. Cordell Robert Trimble, 64, is … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:46 AM

Judge to Return for CMU Constitution Day Lecture

Central Methodist University will once again mark the annual celebration of Constitution Day this year with a special guest lecture by Associate Circuit Judge Kristen Burks. The talk, scheduled for 7 … more

9/15/26 09:45 AM

High court ruling clears use of 2022 congressional map

By Jae Jepsen, Jordan Davis and Anika Austvold Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the existing 2022 state congressional map to be used … more

9/15/26 09:45 AM

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually in September. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of … more

9/15/26 09:44 AM

Cub Scouts to host recruitment night at City Park

Boys and girls in kindergarten through third grade are invited to a Cub Scout recruitment night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at Fayette City Park. Parents may ask questions … more

9/15/26 09:43 AM

Rotary Club to raffle prints for polio eradication

Four framed prints depicting scenes from nature and the changing seasons will be raffled by the Fayette Rotary Club in the coming weeks. Proceeds will support local Rotary projects as well as Rotary … more

9/15/26 09:42 AM

Rotary Club to host annual cornhole tournament in Rocheport

World Polio Day is October 24, the birthday of Jonas Salk, the American researcher who changed history by developing the first polio vaccine in 1955. Each October, Rotary Clubs around the world mark … more

9/15/26 09:42 AM