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Trunk or Treat returns Oct. 29

The annual Trunk or Treat returns to downtown Fayette on Sunday, October 29. Presented by Fayette Main Street, Inc., the event will cap off a busy weekend, highlighted by Central Methodist University … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/10/23 05:26 PM

Parallel parking widely opposed downtown

The main topic of discussion at last week’s Fayette city council meeting once again was downtown parking. Residents and members of the business community are up in arms regarding the idea of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/31/24 02:00 AM

CMU names assistant dean for international student services

Central Methodist University’s new director of global engagement and assistant dean for international student services has a wealth of experience in the field, as both a student and a … more

7/11/23 11:23 AM

Fayette wins street, field at CMU Band Day

The Fayette Pride Band gave another outstanding performance at Saturday’s Central Methodist University Band Day. The Falcons won both the Class 2 parade and field competitions, earned … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/10/23 05:28 PM

CMU adds Master of Health Professions Ed. program

The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad has announced the addition of a new Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program, to begin in Fall 2023. Central already … more

7/11/23 11:24 AM

Area schools receive safety grant funds

Fayette, Glasgow, and Harrisburg are among more than 500 school districts across the state to receive second-round funding for the School Safety Grant Program. Together, the three schools received a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/10/23 05:29 PM

Entries sought for 13th annual Fayette Festival of the Arts

The annual Fayette Festival of the Arts is right around the corner and organizers are seeking works from artists. The show will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, at the … more

7/11/23 11:24 AM

Fayette Homecoming Royalty

Fayette High School seniors Bryce Callahan and Kamryn Bentley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen Friday. The coronation took place during halftime of the football game. Callahan is the son … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/10/23 05:30 PM

Bicentennial Committee announces list of items 1973 time capsule

A list of contributors to the time capsule buried below the courthouse lawn 50 years ago has been revealed by the Fayette Bicentennial Committee. The capsule was buried in 1973 as Fayette celebrated … more

7/11/23 11:27 AM

City applies for grant to replace aging N. Mulberry St. bridge

The City of Fayette is applying for grant funding through the Missouri Regional Bridge Program to replace a bridge on North Mulberry Street. The bridge crosses a creek between the Central Methodist … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/20/23 10:23 AM

CMU football coach optimistic about coaching debut

Exactly 30 days before the opening of the 2023 season, CMU’s newest head football coach, Dave Brown, said that how quickly his team can compete in the Heart will be determined by how fast his … more

8/8/23 11:04 AM

Bicentennial Poster Winners

The winners of the Fayette Bicentennial Poster Contest were announced during the Fayette Festival of the Arts on Saturday. The posters are on display in the front windows of a building on the south … more

8/8/23 11:07 AM

Adult Art Show Awards

2023 Fayette Festival of the Arts Adult Art Show Awards The Adult Art Show displayed its artworks at the Ashby Hodge Gallery of American Art on Central Methodist University's campus. The youth … more

8/8/23 11:11 AM

AWE to host school board forum March 19

The Association of Women for Education (AWE) will host a forum for school board candidates on Tuesday, March 19. Three candidates have field for two open seats on the Fayette school … more

2/27/24 12:12 PM

CMU Music Fest is Friday, let us be good hosts

From the Editor : Middle and high school students and their families will descend upon Fayette this Friday for the Annual Central Methodist University Music Festival. While many locals find … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 2/27/24 12:13 PM

Award-winning documentary filmmaker to deliver Geist-Yancey Lecture

The second annual Geist-Yancey Lecture on the arts will take place on the Central Methodist University campus on March 6, with filmmaker Nathan Truesdell slated as the featured speaker. … more

2/27/24 12:14 PM

PSC Approves Change In Evergy Missouri Metro DSIM Charge

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Metro, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri Metro to adjust the Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer … more

8/1/23 10:46 AM

CMU enters historic partnership with American University of Nigeria

Central Methodist University entered into a historic partnership this week, signing an international memorandum of understanding with the American University of Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon. … more

8/8/23 11:19 AM

City council votes to put Humvee up for bid

The City of Fayette is selling its Humvee. The all-terrain military vehicle was acquired in 2012 by then City Marshal Jeff Oswald under a Department of Defense (DOD) program that decommissions … more

8/1/23 10:47 AM

Celebrating 200 years

The Missouri legislature officially recognized Fayette’s Bicentennial on Saturday afternoon during a presentation at the Fayette Festival of the Arts. Representative Tim Taylor, R-48, presented … more

8/8/23 11:20 AM