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CMU alum directs Little Theatre play this weekend

Central Methodist University will present the play “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,” by Allison Gregory, based on the books by Barbara Park, at the Little Theatre from November 11-15, 2026. The …

Thompson edges McCutcheon for Howard County Treasurer; Taylor holds Missouri District 48

Independent Sarah Thies Thompson narrowly defeated Republican Stacie McCutcheon in the race for Howard County Treasurer on Tuesday, November 3. Thompson won 1,707 votes (51.20%) to McCutcheon’s …
Sgt. Bo Wells takes the oath of office from Mayor Greg Stidham to become Fayette’s newest City Marshal.

Marshal Wells asks city for more officers

Fayette Police Department City Marshal Timothy “Bo” Wells has submitted a proposal to the city council asking the city council for additional officers, new patrol vehicles, and a facility needs …

Glasgow man dies in freak car accident involving deer

A 40-year-old Glasgow man was killed in a bizarre accident involving a deer Thursday evening on Highway 40 near Rocheport. Jason Gerlach was driving westbound in a 2004 Jeep Renegade when …

FHS senior earns DAR Good Citizens Award

Fayette High School senior Kaleigh Friebe is this year’s recipient of the Good Citizen Award presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Kaleigh is the daughter of Brandon and …

New drains flood with first rain

Brand new sewer grates on both sides of North Main Street failed in their first rainfall. A heavy downpour quickly overwhelmed the new drains installed with the new sidewalk project between Davis and …
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Fayette sophomore Kielin Pulliam and senior Ledgyr Conrow (#3) tackle Salisbury runner Luke Britt.

Falcons end season in district semis

Fayette ended its season Friday night with a 64-0 loss at Salisbury in the Class 1 District 7 semifinals. It was the Falcons’ second loss this season to the No. 2 ranked team in all of Class …

Quincy and Ryder Dorson of New Franklin.

Dorson places sixth, Betts 13th in state XC

Two local runners earned medals at the state championships at Gans Creek in Columbia over the weekend. Fayette freshman Liam Betts placed 13th overall in the Class 2 boys race, with a time of …

CMU falls to Wm. Woods after scoreless second half

The Central Methodist football team lost its final home game of the season to William Woods 23-14 on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Davis Field.  Prior to the game, CMU recognized members …

CMU breaks ground on new soccer complex

Central Methodist University officially broke ground Thursday afternoon on a new soccer facility at Alexander Practice Field, just north of Davis Field on Mulberry Street. The ceremony kicked off a …
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Concerned about data centers

To the Editor:   Like many of you, I’m concerned about the risk of data centers driving up the price of rural land and utility rates. According to the Washington Post, 60% of …

Vote Pro-Life (Vote Yes on Amendment #3)

These are several excerpts from a brochure from the “Make Missouri Pro-Life Again” Amendment (#3) to be voted on this November 3rd, sponsored by “Missouri Right to Life.” A “Yes” …

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 Health Dept. offers additional lab tests
The Howard County Health Department is pleased to announce the introduction of new Lab Draw Services, offering residents a convenient and affordable option for laboratory testing. Available …
CMU Homecoming 2026
Central Methodist University crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Eagles’ football victory over Missouri Baptist on Saturday. The Queen is Grace O’Neal, and the King …
Property owners upset with how city collects past-due utility bills
Several Fayette property owners addressed concerns with the way the city is handling delinquent utility bills owed by former tenants at the most recent city council meeting held on Tuesday, October …
Rotary honors FHS students of the Month
The Fayette Rotary Club honored Fayette High School September Students of the Month at its meeting on Wednesday, October 21. Left to right: Student of the Month Liaison Billie Williams, Senior …
Citywide cleanup this weekend
The City of Fayette will provide two large dumpsters for the Fayette citizens for the weekend starting on Friday, November 6. City Administrator Deanna Cooper said the estimated delivery for the …
4-H launches 2026 Coat Drive
The Fayette Fellowship 4-H Club is holding its annual coat drive to collect coats, gloves and hats for community members. Donations will be available through the Coat Closet in the Keller …
Rotary Trivia Night Nov. 14
The Fayette Rotary Club will host its annual trivia night with a free soup and chili supper on Saturday, November 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., and …
Community comes together to mourn Fayette teenager
The Fayette community is mourning the death of teenager Clayton Hogg, who took his own life on Thursday morning, October 22. The following day, Fayette and Harrisburg players and fans came together …
Fayette counselor offers advice to teens and family
There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone processes loss differently, and it’s okay to feel sad, angry, confused, numb, or not really know what you’re feeling. That is the insight …

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Patricia “Patty” Werner
Patricia “Patty” Werner, age 73, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Fayette, passed away on November 6, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Patty was born on February 10, 1953, …
George Erwin Feaster
George Erwin Feaster, 85, a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at home in Fort Worth, TX, on November 3, 2026. George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on …
Janet Nuse
Janet Will Nuse, 79, of Fayette, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family, after a long battle with cancer. Janet was born …
Tom Graham
Longtime and former Fayette, MO, resident Tom Graham, age 71, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2026, at his residence in Boonville, MO. Thomas Dale Graham was born March 11, 1955, in Hot …
Clayton Garrett Hogg
Clayton Garrett Hogg, 15, of Fayette, MO, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026. Clayton was born in Columbia, MO, on March 31, 2011, to Justin Hogg and Ashlee Hogg (Skaggs). Clayton was a …
Karen Marie Bishop
Karen Marie Bishop, 77, of Boonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at her home. Karen was born on July 25, 1949, to the late James and Helen (Keeney) Young. Visitation …

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