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Hay fire briefly shuts down Hwy. 240 Sunday

More than a dozen round hay bales caught fire on top of a trailer about four miles south of Fayette on Highway 240 Sunday evening. According to firemen from Howard County Fire Protection District … more

7/11/23 11:12 AM

Council takes no action for now on Church St. parking

No action was taken last week by the Fayette city council with regard to a proposed ordinance to ban college parking along North Church Street in front of the Central Methodist University campus. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/5/23 11:11 AM

CID Board to fund parking studies

Since the Historic Downtown Fayette Commercial Community Improvement District (CID) started collecting a 1-percent sales tax beginning January 1, 2021, it has built a coffer with about $275,000. Now … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/5/23 11:09 AM

Commercial Trust celebrates 120 years in business

Cutting the ribbon during the 120 th anniversary of Commercial Trust Company in Fayette are members of the bank, the bank’s board, and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. The bank celebrated 120 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/5/23 11:07 AM

No street improvements in city’s new budget

Last week, the Fayette Board of Aldermen passed the city’s budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which began July 1. The new budget includes increased funding for city employees but once again … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/5/23 11:06 AM

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