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City takes preliminary action on Mulberry St. bridge

The City of Fayette is taking action on the Mulberry Street bridge that was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in late February. Following an inspection, MoDOT engineers … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/23/26 04:31 PM

Fayette golf course cuts ribbon for new Wilhoit Family Clubhouse

The Fayette Golf Club officially dedicated its new Wilhoit Family Clubhouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, celebrating a community-wide project more than a year in the making. Leah … more

4/23/26 04:30 PM

Submissions sought for 25th Annual Fayette festival of the Arts

Organizers are seeking artists’ submissions for the 25th annual Fayette Festival of the Arts scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1. The silver anniversary celebration will bring together the … more

4/23/26 04:30 PM

FHS student qualifies for FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Fayette High School junior Landon Ploof has qualified for the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference, which will be held this summer in Washington, … more

4/23/26 04:29 PM

FHS Prom 2026

Fayette High School seniors Ella Doolin and Caleb Craig were crowned Queen and King of the Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday night. Doolin is the daughter of Brent and Emily Doolin. Craig is the son of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:53 PM

Stidham re-elected; Mayor Wells wins two-way race for City Marshal

Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham was easily re-elected over a write-in challenger, acting City Marshal Bo Wells won a two-way race for a four-year term, the ambulance district earned voter approval for a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:49 PM

Fayette R-III losing two principals, six teachers

The Fayette school district is losing two of its three building administrators after the current school year. High school principal Jason Hannam and Daly Elementary principal Samie Hill both tendered … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/14/26 02:46 PM

Local scout troop to host burger fundraiser at Beckett’s

Members of Howard County Boy Scout Troop 62 will hold a Burger and Fry Night fundraiser at Beckett’s Restaurant in Glasgow on Sunday, April 26. Scouts, with adult supervision, will take orders, … more

4/14/26 02:46 PM

City seeking bids for pool bathroom renovations

The City of Fayette is seeking a qualified historic architecture professional for renovations to two bathrooms and the pump room at the Fayette City Pool. The city received a 50/50 matching … more

4/14/26 02:45 PM

Fayette Rotary Club completes repairs at Senior Center

The Fayette Rotary Club has completed its Senior Center improvement project, which was made possible through a combination of grant funding, community support, and hands-on service. Last year, … more

4/14/26 02:44 PM

Boys & Girls Club to host free community carnival

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will host a free community carnival event open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 18. The Boys & Girls Club Community Carnival, presented … more

4/14/26 02:43 PM

Wells elected City Marshal, Stidham re-elected Mayor

Unofficial results of today's municipal and school board elections have been released by Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell. However, she said write-in names will be released no later than Monday … more

4/7/26 10:30 PM

Columbia man charged in I-70 accident that injured Howard County teens

A Columbia man was arrested on multiple DWI charges following a three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 Friday evening that injured seven people, including two teenagers from Fayette and one … more

4/7/26 03:12 PM

Surgeon to present Sunoo Lecture on Health in Gaza

The newest iteration of the Dr. Harold W. Sunoo World Peace Lecture Series will take place on Thursday, April 9 at Central Methodist University, with Dr. Ambereen Sleemi slated to give the latest … more

4/7/26 03:11 PM

MoDOT holds groundbreaking ceremony for Boonville-to-Rocheport I-70 expansion

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), alongside team members from Capital Paving & Construction, and Burns & McDonnell, hosted a groundbreaking … more

4/7/26 03:10 PM

Exchange Bank donates $15,000 toward new fairgrounds building

Exchange Bank of Missouri made a hefty donation toward the finishing of the new building at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The bank contributed $15,000 on Monday. When finished, the building … more

4/7/26 03:10 PM

Portions of Hwy. 124 closed this week

Contractors working with the Missouri Department (MoDOT) of Transportation plan to close Missouri Route 124 in multiple locations this week to replace culverts. The first closures are were on Monday, … more

4/7/26 03:09 PM

Ambulance crew recognized for life-saving effort

Members of the Howard County Ambulance district were recently recognized for their role in saving a patient’s life during a cardiac emergency in March. Those recognized include Caitlyn Atwood, Matt … more

4/7/26 02:48 PM

Fairground Development Association takes over Power Pull

The Fayette Power Pull is now under new management. The Fairground Development Association of Howard County (FDA) has taken over the popular event presented for decades by the Fayette Optimist Club. … more

4/7/26 02:47 PM

Candidates for Mayor, City Marshal discuss issues at candidate forum

Candidates for mayor and city marshal outlined priorities and answered questions on community issues during a public forum hosted by the GFWC Golden Study Club Thursday night at the Keller Building. … more

3/31/26 05:08 PM