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Fayette Celebrates Independence Day

Hot, sunny weather ushered in a perfect Independence Day in Fayette, with a slew of activities in the park, strong attendance at the city pool, and a fireworks display at dusk. The weekend started … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/8/25 11:11 AM

Howard County Historical Museum Fundraiser July 11-13

The Howard County Historical Museum will host a three-day fundraiser July 11-13 to raise money for the creation of new exhibits. The event will feature a wine tasting, pop up shops, a performance … more

7/8/25 11:10 AM

Classic car show returns to art festival

Car enthusiasts are expected to flock to the third Annual Classic Car Show, part of the 2025 Fayette Festival of the Arts. Sponsored by Community Auto in Fayette, the show will be held on Saturday, … more

7/8/25 11:10 AM

FHS senior will represent Rotary at prestigious Leadership Academy

Upcoming Fayette High School senior Chloe Bier will represent the Rotary Club of Fayette at the Missouri Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) this summer. The daughter of John Allphin and Stefanie … more

7/8/25 11:07 AM

20th Annual MR340 to stop at Glasgow’s Stump Island

Hundreds of racers will stop in at Glasgow as they traverse the Missouri River as part of the 20th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 from July 8 through July 11. The race began with … more

7/8/25 11:06 AM

Named to Honor Roll at Emporia State University

Mason Sickler of Fayette was one of more than 650 Emporia State undergraduate students named to the university honor roll after the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the university honor … more

7/8/25 11:06 AM

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By Bryan Jones Publisher, Morgan County Statesman A recent conversation with another local business owner in town, revealed to me how some people put a lot of stock into promoting their … more

7/8/25 11:05 AM

Higbee R-VIII begins major summer upgrades, approves $4.1M budget

The Higbee school district is undertaking several construction projects this summer in preparation for the new school year beginning this fall. On June 30, the Board of Education approved a $4.1 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/8/25 11:04 AM

Juneteenth worship service collected funds for Senior Center

The Fayette Juneteenth committee presented the Fayette Senior Center with a check in the amount of $1,352.42 on Thursday. The money was collected during the Sunday worship service on June 22. … more

7/8/25 11:03 AM

New Franklin man charged with trying to sell stolen concrete tools

A New Franklin man is in custody after authorities say he attempted to sell nearly $43,000 worth of stolen concrete construction equipment. Ronnie William Phillips, 43, was arrested by Howard … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/8/25 11:03 AM

Local students earn academic honors at MACC

Moberly Area Community College (MACC) recently announced its academic honors for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing students across three prestigious categories: the President’s List, the … more

7/8/25 11:00 AM

Passing the Gavel

The Fayette Rotary Club has a new president. Angi Allphin took the helm for the next year during the club’s regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 2. Right: Allphin accepts the … more

7/8/25 10:59 AM

Master Sergeant Bradley Patty

The Peacemakers Quilters will proudly present a Quilt of Valor to Master Sergeant Bradley Patty, U.S. Army National Guard Combat Mechanic, during the annual Independence Day Party in the Park … more

7/1/25 11:13 AM

2025 Howard County Royalty

Fayette High School senior Browyn Eubanks was named Queen of the 2025 Howard County Fair, and junior Molly Wies was named Teen Queen at the annual contest last Wednesday night to officially kickoff … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/1/25 11:13 AM

No Advertiser July 16

The Fayette Advertiser will not publish on Wednesday, July 16. Newspapers will not be mailed out or placed on news stands. This newspaper is prepared each week by only two people. The break in … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/1/25 11:11 AM

Independence Day Party in the Park announces schedule

The annual Independence Day Party in the Park returns to the Fayette City Park on Friday, July 4, with a full day of family-friendly fun under this year’s patriotic theme: “A Flying … more

7/1/25 11:11 AM

Enjoying Boys & Girls State

Enjoying the 2025 Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State are five Howard County delegates from Fayette. A total nine high school students from Howard County were selected, making it the … more

7/1/25 11:09 AM

Street repairs included in city’s $6.3M fiscal budget

The Fayette city council carved out around $350,000 of its 2025-26 fiscal year budget for street overlays. The Board of Aldermen passed the new budget during its most recent meeting held on Tuesday, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/1/25 11:06 AM

State historical society publishes book of photos by 1950s rural Howard County mail carrier

A new exhibition at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia showcases photographs taken by Burford Royston, a rural Howard County mail carrier, in the 1950s. The exhibition, Mail … more

7/1/25 11:04 AM

2025 Juneteenth Youth Poster Contest Winners

The Fayette Juneteenth Celebration Committee announced the winners of the 2025 Juneteenth Youth Poster Contest, honoring the creativity, insight, and passion of local youths who captured the spirit … more

7/1/25 11:02 AM