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Charged for harassment of school personnel

A Fayette man is in the Howard County Jail facing two felony charges of harassment after he allegedly threatened and verbally assaulted Fayette school personnel. Cordell Robert Trimble, 64, is … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:46 AM

Judge to Return for CMU Constitution Day Lecture

Central Methodist University will once again mark the annual celebration of Constitution Day this year with a special guest lecture by Associate Circuit Judge Kristen Burks. The talk, scheduled for 7 … more

9/15/26 09:45 AM

High court ruling clears use of 2022 congressional map

By Jae Jepsen, Jordan Davis and Anika Austvold Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the existing 2022 state congressional map to be used … more

9/15/26 09:45 AM

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually in September. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of … more

9/15/26 09:44 AM

Cub Scouts to host recruitment night at City Park

Boys and girls in kindergarten through third grade are invited to a Cub Scout recruitment night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at Fayette City Park. Parents may ask questions … more

9/15/26 09:43 AM

Rotary Club to raffle prints for polio eradication

Four framed prints depicting scenes from nature and the changing seasons will be raffled by the Fayette Rotary Club in the coming weeks. Proceeds will support local Rotary projects as well as Rotary … more

9/15/26 09:42 AM

Rotary Club to host annual cornhole tournament in Rocheport

World Polio Day is October 24, the birthday of Jonas Salk, the American researcher who changed history by developing the first polio vaccine in 1955. Each October, Rotary Clubs around the world mark … more

9/15/26 09:42 AM

St. Paul pancake breakfast postponed

The annual pancake breakfast, scheduled to be hosted by the men of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fayette on Saturday, has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced, although … more

9/15/26 09:41 AM

Howard County Sheriff’s Dept. receives grant from Governor’s Blue Shield program

The Howard County Sheriff’s Department will benefit from $10 million in crime-fighting grants from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s Blue Shield program. The Governor on Monday announced state grants for … more

9/15/26 09:41 AM

Hunter Education course to be offered in October

A hunter education course will be offered next month at the Keller Building in Fayette. The course will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at 600 West Morrison Street. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:40 AM

FHS elects student council, class officers

Fayette High School has announced its class officers and Student Council for the 2026-27 school year. Kayleigh Friebe will serve as Student Council president. Lainey Bentley is vice president, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:39 AM

Council votes to repave downtown to fix parking stripes

Fayette’s Board of Aldermen last week voted 5-0 to repave downtown in an effort to permanently fix parking stripe issues. For years, multiple parking stripes around the square have caused … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/15/26 09:31 AM

Missouri Supreme Court puts congressional map, Amendment 6 on November ballot

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that two additional measures will appear on ballots in November. The unanimous rulings, authored by Justice Ginger Gooch, reverse Secretary of State … more

Jackson Cooper, Missouri News Network | 9/8/26 09:55 AM

Entries sought for FHS Homecoming parade

Fayette High School’s annual Homecoming celebration is right around the corner, and parade entries are now being accepted. The annual celebration will take place on Friday, September 18, … more

9/8/26 09:53 AM

Kirby retires from HEC Board, Ballew elected new President

After 31 years of dedicated service as president of the Howard Electric Cooperative Board of Directors, Dale Kirby is passing the torch to a new board president. Dale recently stepped down from … more

9/8/26 09:52 AM

CMU to Host Walk for Welcome participant Friday in Linn UMC

Central Methodist University will play host next week to the director of Della Lamb, a Kansas City organization for community service, as he continues the Walk for Welcome across the state of … more

9/8/26 09:51 AM

Glasgow’s Lewis Library seeking bids for $100k renovation

Lewis Library in Glasgow is seeking sealed bids from contractors to perform renovation work at the historic building at 315 Market Street. The library is seeking four separate bids for interior … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/1/26 10:09 AM

Fayette man held without bond after shooting

An 18-year-old Fayette man is in jail facing four felonies and four misdemeanors after he allegedly fired two shots from a 9mm handgun through a wall and into a room that contained his allegedly … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/1/26 10:09 AM

County enrollment down slightly at start of new school year

A total of 1,299 students are enrolled in Howard County public schools for the fall term. Most schools began the new year on Tuesday, August 25. Fayette started yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, due … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/1/26 10:08 AM

Glasgow FFA Chapter helps pack meals at State Fair

Members of the Glasgow Future Farmers of America Chapter joined more than 782 fellow FFA members from 95 Missouri chapters and agricultural leaders to pack meals, a capstone celebration through … more

9/1/26 10:07 AM