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Optimist Club welcomes CMS students, installs new leaders

The Fayette Optimist Club welcomed Clark Middle School Students of the Month for October to its regular weekly meeting at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday morning. The Optimist Club … more

10/28/25 08:32 AM

Exchange Bank donates big to Fayette High School

Members of Exchange Bank of Missouri’s Fayette branch presented two checks to Fayette High School during the home football game Friday night. The first was for $500, presented to the Fayette … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:29 AM

Spooky organ concert delights

A receptive audience enjoyed a spooky organ concert a the Fayette First Christian Church on Saturday afternoon. The concert was presented in collaboration with the Central Missouri Chapter of … more

10/28/25 08:26 AM

Ashby-Hodge Gallery to present unique outdoor art show with wrapped sculptures

The sculpture garden outside the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art will soon have a new look, as Fayette resident Patricia Fisher is working with the Gallery to present a unique art show in honor … more

10/28/25 08:26 AM

Boonville man charged with rape of Braun Home employee in Fayette

A 41-year-old Boonville man is currently being held in the Howard County Jail, facing charges of rape and kidnapping after he allegedly forced himself upon a woman working in a Braun Home residence … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:22 AM

Brunswick man charged after domestic disturbance near Glasgow

A 49-year-old Brunswick man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Monday afternoon in rural Howard County. Christopher Lewis Doss is being held … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:18 AM

Central Methodist kicks off $30M campus improvement campaign on Homecoming

Central Methodist University opened its annual Homecoming festivities with the official launch of a new $30 million fundraising campaign aimed at funding student success, athletic achievement, and … more

10/21/25 05:31 PM

Linn UMC to host ‘Italian Restaurant’ to raise money for Senior Center

Linn Memorial United Methodist Church will host a special Italian restaurant on Sunday to benefit the Fayette Senior Center. Linn UMC Pastor Bill O’Neal and members of the church are … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/21/25 05:30 PM

Trunk or Treat downtown Sunday

The annual Trunk or Treat returns to the downtown Fayette square on Sunday afternoon. The event, hosted by Downtown Fayette, traditionally draws hundreds to Main Street, where costumed youngsters and … more

10/21/25 05:29 PM

Peacock to celebrate a century in business

The Peacock Beauty Shop in downtown Fayette will celebrate 100 years in business with a special banquet at 2 p.m. on Sunday right before the annual Trunk or Treat. Owners Mickie and Novy Foland … more

10/21/25 05:28 PM

Fayette BOE approves ballot language for bond issue

The Fayette Board of Education last week approved ballot language for a proposed $2 million bond issue that will be put before voters in April. If approved, the district will sell bonds to fund … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/21/25 05:26 PM

Reservations now being accepted for annual FAHA dinner meeting

The Fayette Area Heritage Association (FAHA) will hold its annual membership meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, November 7, at the Inman Student and Community Center at Central Methodist … more

10/21/25 05:26 PM

First Christian Church presents spooky Halloween organ concert

First Christian Church in Fayette will offer an evening of spooky organ music on Saturday, just in time for Halloween. The concert will be presented in collaboration with the Central Missouri … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/21/25 05:25 PM

Fayette electric linemen recognized for mutual aid

Two City of Fayette electrical linemen were celebrated for mutual aid work in Springfield following devastating spring storms. A plaque was sent by the City Utilities of Springfield to the City of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/21/25 05:25 PM

CMU dedicates softball field to Reardon Family

Central Methodist University officially dedicated the softball field to the Reardon family during an emotional ceremony on Saturday morning during homecoming. Head Coach Pat Reardon began … more

10/21/25 05:24 PM

CMU Homecoming 2025

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/21/25 05:20 PM

Fayette sweeps CMU Band Day

THE FAYETTE PRIDE MARCHING BAND swept the Class 2 competition at the annual Central Methodist University Band Day in Fayette on Saturday, claiming first place in the parade, field, indoor drumline, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/14/25 11:59 AM

CMU Homecoming this weekend

Central Methodist University alumni will return en masse for the annual Homecoming celebration this weekend, with events kicking off on Friday and continuing through Sunday. The Office of … more

10/14/25 11:55 AM

CMU to bestow alumni awards at Homecoming

The Central Methodist University Alumni Board of Directors and Office of Alumni and Advancement invite the public to register for the 2025 Alumni Awards Brunch, as part of this year’s … more

10/14/25 11:54 AM

Christmas Holiday House prepares for 24th season

The 2025 Christmas Holiday House gift distribution will be held on Saturday, December 13, at the First Baptist Church Education Building in Fayette. The Christmas Holiday House project … more

10/14/25 11:53 AM