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Harrisburg school district to start one week late

The Harrisburg school district will begin the new school year a week later than planned. Students were scheduled to begin the fall semester on Tuesday, August 22, but will now go back on the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/22/23 04:00 PM

Celebrating one year in business

A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the transition of G.G. Smith & Son’s to the ownership of Wes Moxley. He purchased the real estate title … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/22/23 03:59 PM

Bridge replaced in time for school

The bridge on Spring Street next to Daly Elementary School was completed just in time for the start of school, after being closed for more than a year. The bridge opened to traffic on Friday, ahead … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/22/23 03:58 PM

Fayette Reads Together

The community is invited to join Fayette Together board directors Rev. Susan McCollegan and Rev. Lue Lockridge-Lane for the next meeting of Fayette Reads Together at noon on Saturday, August 26, at … more

8/22/23 03:57 PM

All Charges Dropped

All charges have been dropped against the former Central Methodist University football player who shot to death teammate Torrance Evans in August of last year at an off-campus residence on Linn … more

8/15/23 11:53 AM

Former students among new CMU faculty

Central Methodist University has welcomed several new members of the faculty ahead of the start of classes on August 21, all eager to get started connecting with students. Multiple new professors are … more

8/15/23 11:52 AM

City council discusses parking issues

Parking was the main topic of discussion for the Fayette Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Council members voted to ban parking on a portion of Oaklawn Avenue, discussed current restrictions on Spring … more

8/15/23 11:51 AM

Auditions for FACT musical ‘Oakwood’ Aug. 25-27

The Fayette Area Community Theater (FACT) is holding auditions for the upcoming musical production of “Oakwood” on August 25-27 at Tricky Fish Community Room in downtown Fayette. … more

Gracie Doolin | 8/15/23 11:50 AM

2023 Festival of the Arts Youth Art Show Winners

Judge’s Best of Show and People’s Choice - “Asa” by Leah Lembke Elementary School Awards Acrylic Painting 1 st Place - "House" by Raylan Mae Stone Acrylic … more

8/15/23 11:49 AM

New Franklin schools begin classes August 22, 2023

School officials at New Franklin R-1 Schools are preparing for the opening of the 2023-2024 school year. The first day of classes for all students will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with elementary … more

8/15/23 11:45 AM

The Joseph Shepard/Joseph Davis House

The Joseph Shepard/Joseph Davis House is located at 208 South Main Street and is reputed to be the oldest brick residence in Fayette, having been built in approximately 1828. The Elisha Witt Tavern … more

8/15/23 11:38 AM

Fayette photographer wins ‘Best in Show’ at Mo. State Fair

8/15/23 11:25 AM

MSHP: Watch for students returning to school

August has arrived and with it the 2023-2024 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for … more

8/15/23 11:23 AM

Celebrating 200 years

The Missouri legislature officially recognized Fayette’s Bicentennial on Saturday afternoon during a presentation at the Fayette Festival of the Arts. Representative Tim Taylor, R-48, presented … more

8/8/23 11:20 AM

CMU enters historic partnership with American University of Nigeria

Central Methodist University entered into a historic partnership this week, signing an international memorandum of understanding with the American University of Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon. … more

8/8/23 11:19 AM

Adult Art Show Awards

2023 Fayette Festival of the Arts Adult Art Show Awards The Adult Art Show displayed its artworks at the Ashby Hodge Gallery of American Art on Central Methodist University's campus. The youth … more

8/8/23 11:11 AM

Bicentennial Poster Winners

The winners of the Fayette Bicentennial Poster Contest were announced during the Fayette Festival of the Arts on Saturday. The posters are on display in the front windows of a building on the south … more

8/8/23 11:07 AM

CMU football coach optimistic about coaching debut

Exactly 30 days before the opening of the 2023 season, CMU’s newest head football coach, Dave Brown, said that how quickly his team can compete in the Heart will be determined by how fast his … more

8/8/23 11:04 AM

Fayette Festival of the Arts Saturday

The Fayette Festival of the Arts returns to the downtown courthouse square and CMU campus on Saturday for its 13th season. The event has become a draw for art and music lovers from across the state. … more

8/1/23 10:54 AM

BTC Bank donates $5k for FHS game livestreams

BTC Bank in Fayette pledged an ongoing donation in the amount of $5,000 to help the Fayette Athletic Boosters purchase a subscription to the sports application HUDL for the purpose of live-streaming … more

8/1/23 10:52 AM