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Fayette veteran honored for efforts making Missouri a Purple Heart State

Vietnam Veteran George Befort, of Fayette, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Howard County American Legion Post #273 on Monday, August 3, for his tireless efforts to make all … more

Fayette Boys & Girls Club now enrolling for 2026-27 school year

The Fayette location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is now enrolling for afterschool enrichment for the 2026-2027 school year. With a focus on academic success, character … more

Football, softball jamborees to usher in fall seasons

Fall practices opened for high school sports across the state last week, and teams will get their final tune-ups before their respective season openers. First up is the annual football jamboree … more

Rotary grant helping fund DES classrooms

Daly Elementary School teachers will have a little extra help when it comes to stocking their classrooms this fall, thanks to a new project by the Fayette Rotary Club. The club has received a … more

M-K-T model train exhibit opens in downtown New Franklin museum

The South Howard County Historical Society Museum in New Franklin has been given a beautiful 1/87th scale model of M-K-T railroad facilities and downtown New Franklin created by Boonville native Bob … more

CMU recognizes faculty, staff milestones

The faculty and staff at Central Methodist University kicked off the new academic year with the annual fall workshop ahead of new student move-in day. Many individuals were recognized with awards and … more

New CMU faculty members added to teaching roster

As Central Methodist University welcomes both new and returning students to campus for the fall semester, new members of the faculty have also been preparing for the start of classes on August 17. … more

Global livestock leader to speak during international year of the woman farmer celebration

Cecilia Rabell, Regional Production Director at Pipestone, will be the featured speaker during the Aug. 26 Pearls of Production session celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer, hosted … more

Ashby-Hodge Gallery to present ‘Autumn Rhapsody’

With the start of another academic year at Central Methodist University comes the new fall show at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, as “Autumn Rhapsody” will open on August 23 and run … more

MDC announces new deer hunting regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters, landowners, and others of changes to regulations of the Wildlife Code of … more

Johmeyer re-elected, McCutcheon wins Treasurer primary as strong numbers turn out at polls

Nearly 40% of registered Howard County voters turned out to the polls for primary elections held on Tuesday, August 4. Two county-wide races on the Republican ticket were a particular draw. Incumbent … more

Fayette R-III flood cleanup finds asbestos, may cause delay in opening

The Fayette school district is considering delaying the opening of school for the fall semester by a week due to the discovery of asbestos during cleanup associated with extensive flooding on June 1. … more

FHS Band selling tickets for chance to perform at Royals game

The Fayette High School band plans to perform the National Anthem before a Kansas City Royals game if it can sell enough tickets. Director Elizabeth Betts said the band submitted a recording … more

Common Fund applications due Aug. 21

The deadline to apply to the Fayette Area Common Fund is Friday, August 21. The nonprofit fund is dedicated to providing financial resources to local organizations that benefit the community. … more

Howard Electric helps Glasgow teachers explore energy education

Teachers from across Missouri explored how energy is produced, delivered, and used during the 14th annual Energy in Today’s Classroom program, held July 29-30, in Jefferson City. Hosted by Central … more

Fayette native participates in world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise

By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - 2nd Lieutenant Zachary Henderson, a native of Fayette, Missouri, serves with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 15th Marine … more

Fayette Reads Together invites community to book discussion

Fayette Reads Together invites community members to participate in its next public book discussion featuring The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America by Raphael … more

Fayette students perform with state honor choir

Two Fayette choir students were selected to perform with their summer honor choirs by the Missouri Choral Directors Association. Arwen O’Neill (left) and Keegan O’Neill performed with their … more

Gloomy weather can't spoil Fayette Festival of the Arts

The 2026 edition of the Fayette Festival of the Arts on Saturday was a tremendous success, despite the unseasonably cool and rainy weather. The annual event drew families and art lovers from across … more

Local races, amendments draw voters on Tuesday

Voting was underway as the Advertiser went to press on Tuesday morning. Poll workers at the Howard County Courthouse reported a steady stream of voters, and a line formed at the door when polls … more
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