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Fayette R-III announces administration changes

Fayette Superintendent Brent Doolin has announced administration changes at Daly Elementary School starting in the fall. Longtime principal Cheri Huster will transition to the district’s … more

7/5/23 10:56 AM

Faith Family honors veterans, police as Hometown Heroes

Faith Family Church in Fayette hosted its first-ever Hometown Heroes celebration on July 1 at the church, celebrating local veterans and law enforcement personnel. Hometown Heroes was attended … more

Gracie Doolin | 7/5/23 10:48 AM

Korean War veteran throws first pitch at Legion game

The Rev. Jerry Moon, a veteran of the Korean War, threw out the first pitch at the American Legion baseball game Monday night between Fayette and Atlanta. The game was played at Central Methodist … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/5/23 10:43 AM

Kaylea Felten crowned Howard Co. Fair Queen

Kaylea Jean Felten was crowned the 2023 Howard County Fair Queen, and Melissa Innes was named the Teen Queen Wednesday night at the fairgrounds. Felten, 17, is about to enter here senior year at … more

6/27/23 10:51 AM

Celebrating 120 years

Commercial Trust Company in Fayette will celebrate its 120th anniversary with food, fun, and games for all ages from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday afternoon on the square. The bank is one of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/27/23 10:50 AM

School board passes budget

The Fayette Board of Education heard complaints from parents about possible criminal behavior by several graduating seniors, approved increases to meal prices for the next school year, and passed the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/27/23 10:43 AM

Peacemakers seek entries for annual quilt show

Members of the Peacemakers Quilting Group will honor Fayette’s Bicentennial during their annual quilt show in August. “Granny’s Attic: 200 Years of Quilts” will be presented … more

6/27/23 10:43 AM

Spayde to receive July 4 Quilt of Valor

Staff Sergeant Theodore L. Spayde U.S. Air Force Ted signed up for delayed enlistment in the Air Force on December 14, 1970. He went on active duty and started six weeks of basic training … more

6/27/23 10:41 AM

Full slate for July 4 Party in the Park

The Fayette July 4 Party in the Park is right around the corner, and a full day of events is planned in celebration of our nation’s independence. Tristin Head has taken over the planning … more

6/27/23 10:40 AM

FACT presents The Little Mermaid Jr.

The Fayette Area Community Theater will present this year’s summer youth musical, The Little Mermaid Jr. , next weekend at Central Methodist University’s Little Theater. The story … more

Gracie Doolin | 6/27/23 10:33 AM

Spring St. bridge replacement begins

Demolition of the bridge on Spring Street near Daly Elementary School began on Monday. Crews will replace the bridge, culvert, sidewalk, and fencing. The city council in early June approved a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/27/23 10:30 AM

2 Queen contestants, 5 teens compete for fair crowns

Kaylea is the 17-year-old daughter of Tory and Jinger Felten. She will be a senior at Fayette High School this fall. After high school, she plans to attend State Fair Community College to major in AG … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 11:29 AM

City threatens no parking for CMU on N. Church St. if trees cut down

The discussion over Central Methodist University’s plan to cut down around a dozen trees along North Church Street in order to widen sidewalks and improve parking has reached a fever pitch. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 11:26 AM

Boricua’s South Street cuts ribbon at grand opening

Fayette’s newest restaurant opened last week. On Saturday, owners, staff, and family officially cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Boricua’s South Street Family Restaurant, a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 11:23 AM

City to impose $500 fines for ‘disorderly’ properties

The Fayette Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance Tuesday giving the city power to regulate and prohibit disorderly houses and other nuisances by issuing steep fines. Only four of the six … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 11:19 AM

Clark Middle School

Whitlee Allphin Sawyer Asbury Camryn Ballew David Barber Adriaunna Barney Jayden Barnhill Jordan Barnhill Mason Bartlett Blakely Baylor Josie Bentley … more

6/20/23 11:17 AM

Central Methodist University Dean’s List

The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Almost 900 students across all campuses and online … more

6/20/23 11:13 AM

Named to Westminster College Dean’s List

Maddie Marrero of Rocheport, a junior at Westminster College in Fulton, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance this past semester. A student must … more

6/20/23 11:11 AM

Fayette R-III bus fleet earns 100% approval by MSHP

Fayette school district’s buses once again received perfect scores after the most recent inspection by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. All 10 buses were approved by the patrol, earning the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 10:50 AM

City applies for grant to replace aging N. Mulberry St. bridge

The City of Fayette is applying for grant funding through the Missouri Regional Bridge Program to replace a bridge on North Mulberry Street. The bridge crosses a creek between the Central Methodist … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 10:23 AM