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City to crack down on rentals inside RS-1 zones

The City of Fayette is preparing to crack down on rental properties inside of single-family residential districts that cater to non-family tenants, such as college students. Building inspector … more

8/4/26 10:33 AM

Citywide Garage Sales Aug. 22

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 22. To have your ad included with the list of sales published in this newspaper, email your information to: … more

8/4/26 10:28 AM

Black & Gold Gala for FHS athletics returns August 15

The Fayette High School athletics program will host its third annual Black & Gold Gala on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, with proceeds benefiting athletic programs … more

8/4/26 10:28 AM

Hwy. 124 resurfacing to start Friday

A resurfacing project originally planned for Monday, Aug. 3, has been rescheduled. The contractor now plans to close the access to and from Missouri Route 124 at U.S. Route 63 in Boone County on … more

8/4/26 10:27 AM

FHS alum named No. 1 Storyteller in the Nation

Fayette native, author, and professional speaker Quincy Moore was named the No. 1 Storyteller in the Nation by the National Speakers Association (NSA). Moore spoke to Fayette High School … more

8/4/26 10:26 AM

ELECTION 2026

As we near the Primary Election next Tuesday, August 4, the Advertiser reached out to local candidates in contested county-wide races for Presiding Commissioner and Treasurer. Each candidate … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/28/26 09:32 AM

Glasgow city council censures alderman

Glasgow Central Ward city councilman Jeff Parks was officially censured by the city’s Board of Aldermen on Thursday, July 23. The action came during a special meeting called to address Parks’s … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/28/26 09:26 AM

Judge allows extension in city’s injunction request against ambulance district

The Howard County Ambulance District has asked the court for an extension to respond to the City of Fayette’s injunction request. Attorney Jennifer Griffin filed a motion on July 21 for extra … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/28/26 09:23 AM

Fayette Festival of the Arts returns to the square Saturday

For one day each summer, Fayette’s historic courthouse square becomes a gathering place for artists, musicians, families, and visitors from throughout the region. Sponsored by the Fayette Area … more

7/28/26 09:23 AM

CMS, NF Elem. earn Awards of Excellence

Clark Middle School in Fayette and New Franklin Elementary School were recognized among 217 schools across the state with the Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (MO SW-PBS) Award of … more

7/28/26 09:20 AM

Boone Health opens new clinic in Glasgow

Officials from Boone Health, the Boone Hospital Foundation, and the city of Glasgow on Wednesday celebrated the opening of a new primary care clinic location in Glasgow. With expanded offerings, … more

7/28/26 09:12 AM

Trial set for Glasgow alderman

A Glasgow alderman will go to trial over a felony assault charge and three misdemeanors stemming from an incident during a traffic stop on Dec. 31, 2025, in Morgan County. Jeffrey Thomas Parks, 41, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:34 AM

City’s animal ordinances draw scrutiny

Fayette building inspector Jason Hampton agreed with two couples who discussed ongoing animal nuisance issues in their neighborhood during the city council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:31 AM

Public hearing tonight on grant proposal for street improvements

The City of Fayette will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at City Hall to discuss the submission of a competitive cycle grant application for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:30 AM

Kenny Blakely Golf Tournament Aug. 1

The Fayette Golf Course is preparing to host the annual Kenny Blakely Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1. The 21st edition will be played in memorial. Mr. Blakely passed away on May 30 at the age of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:30 AM

Coffee shop for sale

Fireside Bakes & Brews, a half-block off the Fayette square, announced last Wednesday the business is for sale. Owners Nichole and Ryan Atkins said while it was a tough decision, they hope new … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:28 AM

Blueprints for Bintz pool donated to Fayette

An original set of blueprints for a Bintz Swimming Pool in Lansing, Mich., was donated to the City of Fayette last week. The gift came from Mr. Kim Bradshaw of Odessa, Mo., who inherited the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:21 AM

Glasgow native teaches agriculture lessons to New Franklin students

Students at New Franklin Elementary are discovering agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this summer, led by Glasgow native KatiJo Schaefer. … more

7/21/26 09:16 AM

Wrongful death suit filed in Perkins Home fire

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Howard County court on Tuesday, July 7, against the operators of the Perkins Residential Care Center in Fayette by Connie Mallick and Robert Bittle, family … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/14/26 09:14 AM

Giving Back

The Fayette Juneteenth Celebration Committee on July 4 presented local organization, the Community Celebration Committee (CCC), with a donation for $881, representing the benevolence offering … more

7/14/26 09:11 AM