The Fayette Advertiser

Man on felony probation arrested for brandishing pistol

A Fayette man already on felony probation for threatening to stab people outside of a high school football game last fall now faces two new weapons charges following an altercation on Oct. 1. Noel … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/13/20 03:50 PM

County health dept. will offer drive-up flu shots

The Howard County Public Health Department is will to offer drive-up flu vaccination clinics for the communities of Fayette, New Franklin, and Glasgow. “In the interest of safety … more

10/13/20 03:45 PM

Wilmsmeyer Farms named Century Farm

Five generations of the Wilmsmeyer family turned out to celebrate the designation of the family business as a Century Farm on Thursday. A plaque and sign were presented to the family by the … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/13/20 03:43 PM

Columbia teen dead following crash on Hwy. 40

A Columbia teenager is dead following an early morning crash on Highway 40 in southern Howard County on Friday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Trey G. Potter, 17, was … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/13/20 03:41 PM

CMU teams postpone games in wake of COVID spike

Central Methodist University has shown a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Reporting by the university on Thursday showed an increase of 17 students and one employee on campus who … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/6/20 12:00 AM

Henderson, Estes crowned FHS Homecoming Royalty

Josh Henderson and Breanna Estes were crowned King and Queen at the Fayette High School Homecoming football game Friday night. Henderson is a senior right tackle and defensive end on the football … more

10/6/20 12:00 AM

New charges brought against Franklin murder suspect

The state has added several additional charges against Emmett S. Wood, Jr., the Franklin man accused in the stabbing death of 22-year-old Courtney Clardy that occurred on Labor Day. He was initially … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/6/20 12:00 AM

Howard/Cooper Regional Port Authority receives $97k grant for facility improvements, equipment

The Trump Administration, along with Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, last week announced the Howard/Cooper County Regional Port Authority is … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 10/6/20 12:00 AM

Photos: Fayette Homecoming Parade

10/2/20 04:44 PM

CMU celebrates 100th anniversary of Homecoming amid pandemic

Luke Gray and Shannon Peters were crowned King and Queen of Central Methodist University’s 2020 Homecoming on Saturday. The coronation came during halftime of the Eagles’ football game. … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/29/20 02:07 PM

FHS celebrates 2020 Homecoming Week

Fayette High School is celebrating Homecoming all week. Although the normally festive school week leading up to Friday night’s football has been pared down a bit to adhere to COVID-19 … more

9/29/20 02:06 PM

Fayette R-III offers free meals to students

The Fayette R-III school district is once again allowing students to purchase meals at no cost. The program began Tuesday, Sept. 22. The program is funded through the School Lunch Program/CARES … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/29/20 02:05 PM

Political signs stolen, vandalized

There have been several thefts and even destruction of political yard signs around Howard County in recent weeks. Howard County Democrat Committee Chairman Mary Jarboe reports that dozens of signs … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/29/20 02:04 PM

Planning underway for 2020 Christmas Holiday House

The 2020 Christmas Holiday House will likely implement a few changes this year so as to follow guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Holiday House committee members are mulling adjustments in … more

9/29/20 02:02 PM

Candidate forum Oct. 12

The Fayette Advertiser will host a candidate forum Oct. 12 for local contested races that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. So far, nearly all candidates for Sheriff, Coroner, County Commissioner, … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/29/20 02:01 PM

Trunk-or-Treat will be Drive-Thru this year

Fayette Main Street will host a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The popular event is held annually on Halloween night in downtown Fayette. … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/29/20 10:23 AM

Worth the wait

Friday was a day six years in the making. The Fayette Fire Department finally has a new ladder truck. Fire Chief Chris Baylor drove the 2004 Sutphen truck from Columbia, where it was purchased from … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/22/20 04:01 PM

CMU Homecoming goes virtual

Central Methodist University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first Homecoming with a virtual commemoration this year. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the university opted not to … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/22/20 03:58 PM

FHS Homecoming next weekend

Fayette High School will host its traditional Homecoming this year, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will force a few changes to be made. There will be no class floats and junior high athletes and … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/22/20 03:57 PM

Missouri Life readers vote Advertiser ‘Best’

The Fayette Advertiser was voted Best Small-Town Newspaper in Missouri by readers of Missouri Life Magazine. We are very humbled and gracious to be deemed worthy of selection among a field of … more

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher | 9/22/20 03:52 PM