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Class of '74 celebrates 50th reunion

THE FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974 celebrated its 50-year reunion on Saturday during the Fayette Festival of the Arts. This was one of four classes to reunite. The classes of 1959, 1979, and 1984 … more

8/6/24 11:57 AM

Young Fayette singers selected to perform at Mo. Choral Directors Assn.

Daly Elementary and Clark Middle School choir students under the direction of Vanessa Miner were among 230 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders selected from all across the state for the Missouri Choral … more

8/6/24 11:55 AM

Dougherty pleads guilty to $2.4 million bank fraud scheme

A Higbee woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to stealing nearly $2.4 million from customers’ accounts at Exchange Bank of Missouri in Fayette, during a 15-year-long fraud scheme. … more

7/30/24 11:30 AM

Big crowds expected for Fayette Festival of the Arts

The Fayette Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Fayette on Saturday. The annual event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is once again expected to draw a crowd from all over Mid Missouri. The … more

7/30/24 11:29 AM

Higbee Fair seeking pageant contestants

The annual Higbee Fair is right around the corner. The event runs from August 15 through 17 at the Higbee Park. This year’s theme is Sunflowers and Sunshine. A highlight of the fair is the … more

7/30/24 11:27 AM

Council agrees to pay 100% of employee health insurance in wake of Fayette PD decision

The Fayette city council gave unanimous approval to increase the amount the city pays for insurance benefits for full-time employees to 100 percent during its most recent meeting held on Tuesday, … more

7/30/24 11:26 AM

State Primary is Tuesday

Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell predicts a strong voter turnout for next week’s primary election. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. A complete list of polling … more

7/30/24 11:25 AM

Confusion persists over Historic Preservation District mandate

A heated discussion during a public hearing forced the Fayette city council to further table an amendment to the city code with regard to a new historic district. A recent request by this … more

7/30/24 11:24 AM

Bidders set new record for the CMU Athletic Auction

THE CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY EAGLE ATHLETIC AUCTION raised more than $130,000. The total marks a new record for the annual event that raises funds for CMU’s athletic programs. Popular … more

7/23/24 10:25 AM

Fayette seeks new City Clerk

Fayette is seeking a new City Clerk. Current City Clerk, Judy Thompson, announced she will leave the position at the end of August. She said she hopes the long lead time will give the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/23/24 10:23 AM

CMU observatory open for public viewing, tours Aug. 8

Central Methodist University's historic Morrison Observatory will be open to the public on August 8 at 9 pm. Morrison Observatory is located in Fayette, Missouri on 504 Park Road, next to Fayette … more

7/23/24 10:21 AM

County Clerk reminds voters of August 6, 2024, Election Day protocol

As we approach Election Day, I want to take a second to remind Howard County voters about a few things: 1) This is a “Party” primary election. You must choose a party to participate. … more

7/23/24 10:20 AM

Fayette Area School Reunion canceled, classes will still meet

The Fayette Schools Reunion banquet scheduled for Saturday, August 3, has been canceled due to lack of interest. Alumni association members will be on the courthouse lawn Saturday morning during … more

7/23/24 10:16 AM

Boonslick native, Civil Rights leader to be remembered in Boonville

Rev. Cordell Tindall (C.T.) Vivian, Medal of Freedom recipient, Civil Rights leader, and a native of the Boonslick, C. T. Vivian, will be honored in Boonville on Saturday, August 3. A bust will be … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/23/24 10:15 AM

Art Fest to include Classic Car Show

The Fayette Festival of the Arts will include a classic car show for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Community Auto, it will be held as part of the 2024 Fayette Festival of the Arts next … more

7/23/24 10:12 AM

MoDOT performs Church Street sidewalk upgrades

Crews from Central Missouri Concrete Solutions of Linn, Mo., have been at work making sidewalks along the west side of Church Street more handicapped accessible. The workers are replacing sidewalk … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/23/24 10:08 AM

Forfeiture filing alleges $2.4 million embezzlement scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office has filed a Notice of Successor Trustee’s Sale for five tracts of land in Howard County that allegedly were at least partially paid for with money … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/16/24 12:04 PM

Council can’t come together to support new sidewalk project

The Fayette city council cannot seem to come together to support an upcoming sidewalk replacement program planned by Central Methodist University alongside campus on Church Street. The latest heated … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/16/24 12:03 PM

CMU legend Dr. Luetjen passes away

Legendary Central Methodist University professor, coach, and athletic director Dr. James Luetjen passed away on Tuesday, July 9, at the age of 91. Dr. Luetjen was a prominent figure on … more

7/16/24 12:00 PM

Council approves police wage hike, purchase of drug incinerator

The Fayette city council unanimously approved wage and benefit increases and a sign-on bonus for the Fayette Police Department. It also approved a proposal by City Marshal David Ford to share the … more

Brian Spielbauer | 7/16/24 11:58 AM