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Public hearing tonight on grant proposal for street improvements

The City of Fayette will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at City Hall to discuss the submission of a competitive cycle grant application for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:30 AM

Kenny Blakely Golf Tournament Aug. 1

The Fayette Golf Course is preparing to host the annual Kenny Blakely Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1. The 21st edition will be played in memorial. Mr. Blakely passed away on May 30 at the age of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:30 AM

Coffee shop for sale

Fireside Bakes & Brews, a half-block off the Fayette square, announced last Wednesday the business is for sale. Owners Nichole and Ryan Atkins said while it was a tough decision, they hope new … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:28 AM

Blueprints for Bintz pool donated to Fayette

An original set of blueprints for a Bintz Swimming Pool in Lansing, Mich., was donated to the City of Fayette last week. The gift came from Mr. Kim Bradshaw of Odessa, Mo., who inherited the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/21/26 09:21 AM

Glasgow native teaches agriculture lessons to New Franklin students

Students at New Franklin Elementary are discovering agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this summer, led by Glasgow native KatiJo Schaefer. … more

7/21/26 09:16 AM

Wrongful death suit filed in Perkins Home fire

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Howard County court on Tuesday, July 7, against the operators of the Perkins Residential Care Center in Fayette by Connie Mallick and Robert Bittle, family … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/14/26 09:14 AM

Giving Back

The Fayette Juneteenth Celebration Committee on July 4 presented local organization, the Community Celebration Committee (CCC), with a donation for $881, representing the benevolence offering … more

7/14/26 09:11 AM

Cake contest returns to art festival

The 2nd Annual Mary Jarboe Memorial Cake Show, a sweet tribute to Fayette's beloved Queen of Cakes, will return as a feature of the Fayette Festival of the Arts on Saturday, August 1. The event held … more

7/14/26 09:09 AM

Roanoke Band Concert July 25

A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday, July 25. The 63rd Annual Roanoke Band Concert begins at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Bandstand. While listening to various band … more

7/14/26 09:07 AM

FHS reunions August 1

The Fayette area all-school alumni reunion will once again take place in conjunction with the Fayette Festival of the Arts on Saturday, August 1. The Fayette Alumni Association will set up at 9 a.m. … more

7/14/26 09:05 AM

Repaving by schools starts this week

Fayette’s next phase of street repaving will focus on Spring, Lucky, and Herndon streets around the public schools. Construction is scheduled to begin today (Wednesday) and conclude Tuesday, July … more

7/14/26 09:03 AM

Rotary District Governor visits Fayette club

Rotary District 6080 Governor Brad Martens challenged members of the Fayette Rotary Club to “Create a Lasting Impact” during a visit to the club’s July 8 meeting. Using Rotary International’s … more

7/14/26 08:59 AM

Fayette celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

The night sky over the Fayette City Park was filled with bright explosions of celebration Saturday night as Fayette joined with the rest of the nation in celebrating the United States of America’s … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/7/26 09:57 AM

Salt Creek bridge, Hwy. 124 repaving in MoDOT 5-year plan

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission last week approved the FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program lists transportation projects planned by state … more

7/7/26 09:55 AM

County Board of Equalization to meet July 20

The Howard County Board of Equalization will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 20, in the county commissioners’ chambers on the second floor of the courthouse. The meeting is … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/7/26 09:52 AM

Entries sought for Aug. 1 art festival

The Fayette Festival of the Arts will return to downtown Fayette on Saturday, August 1, bringing together art, music, food, history, and community spirit in the heart of Howard County. Sponsored … more

7/7/26 09:52 AM

Local students earned academic honors at MACC

Moberly Area Community College has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 325 students have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point … more

7/7/26 09:49 AM

MSHP reports 9 traffic fatalities, 3 drownings, 0 boating fatalities over July 4 counting period

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the July Fourth holiday: Nine people died and 113 were … more

7/7/26 09:49 AM

Passing the gavel

Outgoing Fayette Rotary Club President Eddie Campbell (left) presents the Rotary gavel to Virginia Claire (VC) Alexander during the club’s July 1 meeting at the Fayette Senior Center. The meeting … more

7/7/26 09:48 AM

Candidates turn out for HoCo Farm Bureau Strawberry Festival

Nearly a dozen candidates turned out for the annual Howard County Farm Bureau Strawberry Festival held at the Fayette City Park on the hot evening of Tuesday, June 31. HCFB president Chris … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/7/26 09:45 AM