An Armstrong man is being held without bond in the Boone County Jail after he allegedly fired two shots from a handgun at another driver during a road-rage incident last Monday evening, October 19, … more

Two Central Methodist football players were arrested, and four others have been suspended from the team pending an investigation into alleged in-team fighting that left one player with a potential … more

Downtown Fayette will host its annual Trunk or Treat on the square from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The event will occur a full week before Halloween, likely to not conflict with Central Methodist … more

Fayette’s Bekki Galloway was recognized by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) for being an outstanding steward of community trees She … more

Three City of Fayette leaders have received Missouri Public Utility Alliance’s (MPUA) Alliance Awards for their service and contributions to the community and hometown utilities. Curtis Hammons and … more

A Missouri Lottery Player in Howard County won one of eight $100,000 top prizes on a “Mystery Prize Crossword” Scratchers ticket he purchased at Caseys in New Franklin. “I was shocked! I … more

The Rotary Club of Fayette will hold its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall on Highway 5 in Fayette. Doors open at 6 p.m., … more

The Fayette Falcon Pride Band continues to dominate marching competitions again this season. Fayette swept Class 2 on Saturday at the Cameron MarchFest in Cameron, Mo., winning the parade, field, and … more

Courtney Owens, of Cabool, was reappointed by Gov. Mike Keho to the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Ms. Owens is currently the chief nursing officer for the Texas County Memorial Hospital and … more

New Franklin High School to stage ‘My Fair Limey’ New Franklin High School will present “My Fair Limey” by Thomas Hischak on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in the multipurpose room. The production is by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Englewood, Colo. The play is a Western adaptation of the classic “Pygmalion” story, set in Birdie’s Saloon and Supply Shack in the fictional town of Wildcat Crossing. It follows the arrival of a British gentleman farmer among the local characters of the Old West. No ticket information was listed on the school’s flyer. more

Central Methodist University has received a five-year, $2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education for a project designed to increase student success and facilitate faculty development. … more

A walkoff home run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh by senior Greycen Syferd lifted third-seeded Fayette over fourth-seeded North Callaway (RV) for the Class 2 District 3 title on Monday … more

Less than a week after six members of the Central Methodist football team were suspended—two of whom were arrested and facing felony assault charges after beating up a teammate—the shorthanded … more

A special surprise awaited Fayette Rotary Club members when they delivered items purchased through the club’s “Classroom Wishes Come True” project at Daly Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. … more

Two events for voters to visit directly with local candidates will be held in advance of the midterm elections on November 3. The first is a town hall-style discussion organized by local … more

A new counseling service is treating mental health in Fayette. Ashley Swon Counseling held a ribbon cutting on October 1 and began seeing patients in August. Swon is a familiar face in the field … more

Howard Electric Cooperative in Fayette has sent two linemen to Alabama to help restore power after Hurricane Isaias. The two-man crew is assisting Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Brewton, which … more

The Howard County Courthouse is getting new insulation. Installation began last week, and phase one is expected to be complete by mid-November. Phase one includes the main floor of the 1888 … more

The New Franklin Parent Teacher Organization will hold its fourth annual fish fry fundraiser this Saturday, October 17, at the New Franklin Elementary circle drive. The drive-thru event runs … more

The 2026 Christmas Holiday House gift distribution will be held on Saturday, December 12, at the First Baptist Church Education Building in Fayette. The Christmas Holiday House project … more