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CMU President addresses city council on sidewalk project

Central Methodist President Roger Drake appeared before the Fayette city council last week to discuss the university’s plan to construct a new eight-foot wide, ADA-compliant sidewalk along the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/21/24 09:26 AM

Beloved Fayette restaurant Emmet’s Kitchen & Tap abruptly closes

Emmet’s Kitchen & Tap, a downtown Fayette landmark for more than two decades, announced Tuesday morning it would close immediately. Managers Brandy Asbury and Matt Buckman have … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/21/24 09:25 AM

Realty Group donates to Fayette Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club in Fayette received a donation in the amount of $500 from Power Realty Group of Columbia. The real estate agency makes two donations a year from monies held back from … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/21/24 09:22 AM

County voters echo statewide trends

Howard County voters mostly echoed statewide trends in last week’s primary election on Tuesday, April 6. With no locally contested races, only 27.36% of the county’s 6,759 registered … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/13/24 10:50 AM

Exchange Bank files suit over properties bought with embezzled funds

Thirteen days after former employee Megan Dougherty pleaded guilty to embezzling $2,393,288 from Exchange Bank of Missouri (EBMO), the bank has filed suit against her along with her former husband … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/13/24 10:49 AM

Sweet Faye Boutique opens in new building

A new downtown Fayette business opened its doors for the first time Saturday morning to a packed house of eager customers. Surrounded by friends and family, mom and daughter owners Mary Kay Noll and … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/13/24 10:48 AM

Former Esquire editor to deliver program about how to talk to strangers

Former editor of Esquire magazine, Joe Keohane, will present a free workshop about how to talk to strangers in Fayette on Monday, August 19. The Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church … more

8/13/24 10:47 AM

Addison named to prestigious MVMF Honor Roll

Bruce Addison of Fayette was named to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Honor Roll during a ceremony Saturday in Jefferson City. Addison is the founder and President of … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/13/24 10:46 AM

2024 Fayette Festival of the Arts

The annual Fayette Festival of the Arts drew in crowds from all over Mid-Missouri on Saturday. The festival featured music, artwork, a quilt show, a cake contest and auction, magic, a car show, and … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/6/24 12:03 PM

Fayette City-Wide Garage Sales

Sponsored by the the Fayette Advertiser 1.Fayette Rotary, 500 Park Road, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. 2. Garages Sale! Down sizing seasonal items. Handmade items: … more

8/6/24 12:02 PM

County Industrial Park re-certified

The Howard County Industrial Park has been renewed as a Missouri Certified Site for the third time. The designation provides strong economic potential for the county. Certified initially … more

8/6/24 12:01 PM

Higbee, New Franklin schools project slight revenue increases, tax rates remain flat

The Higbee school district expects a slight increase in revenues for operating funds for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which began July 1. The estimated increase is $38,374, about 1.49 percent. The … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/6/24 12:00 PM

Fayette athletic programs to host gala fundraiser

The Fayette athletic boosters hope to drive up revenues for the athletic programs with their first-ever Black & Gold Gala on Saturday, August 24. The adults-only gala will be held at … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/6/24 11:59 AM

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