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25 Years of Juneteenth in Fayette begins June 18

The Juneteenth Celebration Committee, in partnership with St. Paul United Methodist Church and other local organizations, will usher in a new milestone to Fayette, as the annual Juneteenth … more

6/3/25 10:58 AM

Glasgow students honored in congressional speech contest

Glasgow High School students Taylor Olendorff and Riley Olendorff have been selected as winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Speech Contest, sponsored by U.S. Representative Mark Alford. … more

6/3/25 10:56 AM

Glasgow High School Wins NO MOre Trash! Contest

Glasgow High School won the high school division of the NO MOre Trash! Trash-Can-Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The award was presented by … more

6/3/25 10:55 AM

Blood Drive Thursday

The L.T.S. Club in Fayette will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 5. Donations will be accepted from 1 until 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 West Davis, in Fayette. … more

6/3/25 10:54 AM

Rep. Alford visits Howard County

U.S. Representative Mark Alford (R-Raymore), right, toured Addison Biological Laboratory in Fayette on Friday while passing through Howard County on his way to a round table discussion that afternoon … more

6/3/25 10:54 AM

Roberts lifts Fayette girls with record performance

Fayette freshman Rylan Roberts made history to lead the Lady Falcons to a share of third place in the State Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/27/25 10:47 AM

BOE eyes capital improvements as fiscal year nears close

The Fayette Board of Education approved more than $200,000 in expenditures during its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21. The board closed out the academic year with a comprehensive meeting … more

5/27/25 10:46 AM

Celebrate 25 years of Juneteenth in Fayette June 18-24

This community will commemorate a milestone next month with Fayette’s 25th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration, one of the longest-running celebrations in the state. The five-day … more

5/27/25 10:45 AM

Fayette FFA honors members, announces new officers

The Fayette FFA chapter presented awards and recognized student achievements during its annual banquet last Tuesday evening, May 20. An emotional moment was the posthumous awarding of the … more

5/27/25 10:45 AM

Boys & Girls Club now enrolling for summer program

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, including the Fayette site, has opened enrollment for the 2025 Summer Program, which will be held June 2 to August 8. The theme for this … more

5/27/25 10:43 AM

Fayette High School Graduates 47

Fayette High School bid farewell to 47 seniors during commencement exercises held Sunday afternoon in the high school gym. The ceremony opened with reflections from Superintendent Brent … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:48 PM

MFA grant contributes to new fairgrounds building

Members of the Howard County Fairgrounds Development Association received a $10,000 grant from the MFA Charitable Foundation to fund the construction of bathroom facilities in the new building at the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:47 PM

Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday

The annual Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the Howard County Daughters of the American Revolution, will take place on the south side of the Howard County Courthouse at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:46 PM

City council at full capacity first time since October

The Fayette Board of Aldermen worked through a wide-ranging agenda during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, that included food truck inspections, July 4 parade logistics, water system changes, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:46 PM

Ambulance District addresses billing concerns

The Howard County Ambulance District has issued a public statement clarifying recent ambulance service invoices sent to patients in response to recent concerns from residents. Over the past … more

5/20/25 12:45 PM

Accepts Purple Heart Patriot certificate in honor of late husband

Photo Submitted Kristin Sadell (left) accepts the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Purple Heart Patriot of May 2025 certificate honoring her late husband, Charles (CJ) … more

5/20/25 12:44 PM

Ashby-Hodge summer show opens May 25

This summer at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, on the campus of Central Methodist University, visitors will have the chance to experience some of the most unique pieces in the … more

5/20/25 12:44 PM

FHS junior attends Rotary Student Government Day at State Capitol

Fayette High School junior Chloe Bier and Fayette Rotary President-Elect Angi Allphin attended the 2025 Student Government Day in Jefferson City on April 9. This annual event, organized by the … more

5/20/25 12:37 PM

School board names O’Neill Distinguished Citizen of the Year

The Fayette R-III Board of Education surprised longtime music student accompanist Janet O’Neill with its annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7. … more

5/13/25 11:56 AM

CMU graduates largest class in 30 years

The largest class in 30 years was awarded diplomas during Central Methodist University’s annual graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Pickett Field House. Three hundred sixty-nine … more

5/13/25 11:55 AM