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Memorial Day Service next Sunday on courthouse square

The Howard County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Howard County American Legion Post 273 will once again host the annual Memorial Day service. The … more

5/19/26 12:20 PM

Fayette pool, splash park expected to open Memorial Day Weekend

The Fayette City Pool is expected to open on time for the season on Memorial Day weekend, with the first day of operation on Saturday, May 23. Regular pool hours will be from noon until 8 p.m. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/19/26 12:18 PM

Absentee voting for Howard Electric board members open through May 29

Howard Electric Cooperative members who are unable to attend this year’s annual meeting on June 9 may cast their ballots during the designated absentee voting period from May 15 through Friday, May … more

5/19/26 12:02 PM

Lincoln Public School honors oldest living alumna

The Fayette Lincoln Public School Committee is honoring its oldest living alumna, Ms. Louis Williams, who will celebrate her 101st birthday on May 30. The Fayette Lincoln Public School Committee … more

5/19/26 12:01 PM

Galloway named Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Bekki Galloway was honored last Wednesday night as the Fayette R-III School District’s 2026 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award during the annual Board of Education Awards ceremony Wednesday … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/12/26 09:58 AM

Central Methodist University celebrates 2026 commencement

These Central Methodist graduates were bestowed with the university’s highest honors during the annual commencement exercises held Saturday afternoon. Alumnus Terry L. Henderson (1983) delivered … more

5/12/26 09:57 AM

County Republicans invited to GOP candidate meet & greet

The Howard County Republican Central Committee, in cooperation with the Howard County Republican Association, will host a Candidate Meet & Greet and Gun Raffle on Thursday, May 21. The event … more

5/12/26 09:56 AM

Fayette Together celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Fayette Together joined in as groups across the nation recognized Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8. On National Teacher Appreciation Day, observed Tuesday, May 5, Fayette Together board … more

5/12/26 09:55 AM

Jackman appointed to Fayette Board of Education

Former Fayette R-III Board of Education member Tim Jackman will return to the board in May. He was selected from a pool of three candidates who applied for appointment to the board after board … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/6/26 12:11 PM

Former teacher Bartholomew announced as FHS graduation speaker

Fayette High School announced former teacher Deana Bartholomew as the featured speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the FHS … more

5/6/26 12:10 PM

City announces dates for street repaving

The City of Fayette announced dates for road closures throughout May and June for upcoming street repaving and utility work projects. The Fayette city council in October approved a bid by Don … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/6/26 12:10 PM

Glasgow residents remain without power after Monday’s severe storms

The city of Glasgow is cleaning up after severe thunderstorms Monday morning brought down trees, limbs, and power lines all over town. Most routes in and out of town were cut off. The main route from … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:56 AM

Eugene ’The Talking Sax’ Peebles launches 50-state bicycle tour for American Cancer Society

Eugene “The Talking Sax” Peebles, a 1987 graduate of Central Methodist University, will bring his Resilience National Bicycle Tour through Fayette on Monday, May 4. Peebles is launching an … more

4/28/26 09:53 AM

County Clerk mails out voter registration cards

The Howard County Clerk’s office has mailed voter registration cards to residents as part of the mandatory canvass process required by state and federal law. Clerk Shelly Howell explained that … more

4/28/26 09:52 AM

CMU Commencement May 9

Central Methodist University will soon celebrate hundreds of its most recent graduates across multiple campuses and online learning, starting with the Spring Commencement ceremony for Fayette on May … more

4/28/26 09:51 AM

$11,000 paid out to Mo. Lottery winners in Howard County

Eleven thousand dollars was paid out by the Missouri Lottery offices in Howard County in March. The Missouri Lottery officers said more than $13.4 million was paid out across the state last month for … more

4/28/26 09:49 AM

Three Rivers student earns Gulstad full-tuition transfer scholarship to CMU

Sophia Leach this month became the first Three Rivers College student ever to be honored with the prestigious Gulstad Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarship to attend Central Methodist University. In a … more

4/28/26 09:47 AM

New baseball clubhouse dedicated at Estes Field

Central Methodist University officially dedicated its new state-of-the-art baseball clubhouse and scoreboard Saturday at Estes Field, a major upgrade funded by a generous gift from Jay and Kelly … more

4/28/26 09:42 AM

Fayette swears in new police officer

The City of Fayette on Monday swore in its newest police officer. Mike Cabra, from the Higbee area, took the oath to begin work from City Clerk Mati Rogers Monday afternoon. Cabra was hired on … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:40 AM

M&J’s and Ricky’s opens in downtown Higbee

Ricky’s Deli & Ice Cream held its grand opening Saturday, providing Higbee residents a new spot for made-to-order sandwiches, fresh-sliced deli meats, and homemade ice cream while continuing a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/28/26 09:36 AM