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Franklin, Glasgow farms among soybean yield contest winners

The Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Yield Contest, celebrating the exceptional achievements of the state’s soybean farmers. This year’s competition … more

1/13/26 11:30 AM

Ambulance District to host town hall in Glasgow

Howard County residents are invited to learn more about health and safety services in Howard County during a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the … more

1/13/26 11:30 AM

Linn Memorial donates hats and gloves

Linn Memorial United Methodist Church members Nan Young (left) and Sarah Morrow (right) present 40 hats and 40 gloves to Daly Elementary School nurse Angie Race. The new hats and gloves were … more

1/13/26 11:28 AM

Releif as Falcons pick up first win, advance to consolation final

The fifth-seeded Fayette boys turned a 19-4 run over the second quarter against eighth-seeded Community into their first win of the season, 51-39, in the consolation semifinal game of the New … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/9/26 10:45 AM

Annual Christmas Dinner

The annual Community Christmas Dinner hosted by the First Christian Church in Fayette served more than 100 people on Christmas Day. The home-cooked holiday meal included roasted and smoked turkey, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:19 AM

New Franklin man charged with armed carjacking, breaking into home

A 34-year-old New Franklin man was arrested in Howard County on Saturday evening, Dec. 27, and faces a slew of felony charges, accused of shooting at the driver of a car in which he was the passenger … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:18 AM

Judge Gebhardt announces re-election bid

1/6/26 11:18 AM

Contested races emerge as filing period expires

Contested races have opened for the Fayette City Marshal and for seats on the New Franklin, Harrisburg, and Higbee school boards and the New Franklin city council. However, openings remained on the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:17 AM

Foster Care Info Night Jan. 11

Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, near Harrisburg, will host a Foster Care Information Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 at the Fayette First Baptist Church-Education Building. The … more

1/6/26 11:16 AM

County residents admitted free to tonight’s CMU basketball games

Central Methodist University will host Howard County Appreciation Day on tonight (Wednesday), offering free admission to Howard County residents for a men’s and women’s basketball conference … more

1/6/26 11:15 AM

Annual MLK community luncheon and service Jan. 18

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Fayette community will unite to honor the life, legacy, and enduring vision of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the annual community celebration. This … more

1/6/26 11:13 AM

Strodtman Real Estate closes

Strodtman Real Estate has closed after more than three decades of selling homes in Howard County. Lori and Jeff Strodtman made the announcement via the company’s Facebook page on Friday, Jan. 2. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:11 AM

Local students awarded degrees at CMU winter commencement

Central Methodist University celebrated its Winter 2025 commencement on Dec. 6 in Puckett Fieldhouse. Business owner and author Rogers Strickland delivered the commencement address as a packed house … more

1/6/26 11:11 AM

Area students named to Columbia College Dean’s List

Eight area students earned recognition on Deal’s List at Columbia College for the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the list, a student must complete at least 12 undergraduate credit hours during … more

1/6/26 11:11 AM

Advertiser will not print next week

There will be no Fayette Advertiser delivered next week. The publication date would have been Dec. 31, 2025. The Advertiser is prepared each week by only two people, myself and Linda Vroman. And … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/23/25 09:33 AM

Sparkle in the Park dazzles

The Fayette City Park is once again alight with Holiday cheer. The Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool present the annual Sparkle in the Park every December, with businesses, organizations, and … more

12/23/25 09:32 AM

Two local high school seniors receive DAR Good Citizen Awards

Ella Doolin of Fayette and Kourtney Strawn, of Harrisburg, are the recipients of Good Citizens Awards from the Howard County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Doolin is the … more

12/23/25 09:32 AM

Two-way race opens for City Marshal as filing period continues

Two officers have filed their candidacies for City Marshal, which begins a new term in April. Current Marshal Timothy “Bo” Wells and Fayette police officer Brandon Abbott have filed to lead the … more

12/23/25 09:30 AM

Glasgow Students Collect Holiday donations

Glasgow FCCLA members collected toys, hats, glove, and self-care items for children and teens in the community during the group’s Project Warmth Toy Drive. More than $500 of toys were donated … more

12/23/25 09:28 AM

Veterans honored at New Franklin cemetery for Wreaths Across America ceremony

The Mount Pleasant Cemetery Association, with help from the Howard County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held its second Wreaths Across America … more

12/23/25 09:28 AM