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Contestants sought for Howard County Queen, Teen pageants

Ladies of Howard County, the time to sign up for the annual Howard County Fair Queen and Teen pageants is upon us. Applications will be accepted until June 15. The Howard County Fair … more

6/4/24 11:02 AM

Entries sought for annual Festival of the Arts

Plans are off and running for the Annual Fayette Festival of the Arts. Organizers are looking forward works of all sorts from artists from all over mid-Missouri. The art show will be held from 9 … more

6/4/24 11:01 AM

FORE! League Nights begin at the Fayette Golf Course

Are you looking for adventure, exercise, and to make new friends? Get all at once at the Fayette Golf Course; league nights are on Thursdays at 5:30. Members of the golf course compete weekly, … more

Brian Spielbauer | 6/4/24 11:00 AM

Glasgow native, MSHP Trooper Hoffman retiring

Captain Dusty L. Hoffman, director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, will retire June 1, after 30 years and 10 months of dedicated service. … more

6/4/24 10:58 AM

Glasgow native and Eagle alum Dustyn Yung named CMU women’s basketball coach

Central Methodist Director of Athletics Jeff Sherman announced on Monday that Glasgow native Dustyn Yung will serve as the 10th women’s basketball head coach in program history. A Glasgow … more

6/3/24 03:01 PM

Fireside owner named Rotary Business Person of the Year

Nichole Atkins was named the 2024 Business Person of the Year by the Fayette Rotary Club. Atkins and her husband, Ryan, own Fireside Bakes & Brews in Fayette and New Franklin. … more

5/28/24 12:27 PM

Fayette school board seeking member to fill vacancy

The Board of Education in Fayette is looking for a new board member. First-term member Kristen Gibbs resigned at the board’s last meeting on Wednesday, May 15. In her resignation letter to … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/28/24 12:26 PM

Sergeant E-8 Bennie L. Morrow receives Quilt of Valor at Memorial Day Service

Local veteran Master Sergeant E-8 Bennie L. Morrow was presented with the Quilt of Valor by the Peacemakers Quilters during the annual Fayette Memorial Day Service on the courthouse lawn on Sunday … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/28/24 12:26 PM

Why We Celebrate Juneteenth - The Play

In honor of Juneteenth, organizers in Fayette this year are producing a play, “Why We Celebrate Juneteenth.” The play is written, produced and directed by Dr. Elvira Maxwell and answers … more

5/28/24 12:25 PM

Rains bring drought relief to Missouri

Most of Missouri has transitioned out of drought conditions for now, said University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zack Leasor. “The past two months have brought abundant … more

5/28/24 12:21 PM

Glasgow athlete named to MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee

Glasgow High School announced Monday that standout athlete Halle Fuemmeler has been selected by a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors to serve … more

5/28/24 12:17 PM

Fourth 2024 Notable Building Awards bestowed to I. H. Pearson Dry Goods Co. and Rosenbaum Bros. Dry Goods Co.

I. H. Pearson Dry Goods Company and Rosenbaum Bros. Dry Goods Company, ca. 1885—the fourth Recipient of the 2024 Notable Building Award from the Fayette Historic Preservation … more

5/28/24 12:16 PM

Master Sergeant Bennie L. Morrow to receive Quilt of Valor at Memorial Day Ceremony

Fayette will hold its annual Memorial Day service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, on the south side of the courthouse lawn by the Veteran’s Memorial. The service will begin with music from … more

5/21/24 11:40 AM

Fayette R-III Graduates 43

Fayette High School bid farewell to 43 seniors during its annual commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon. Senior band and choir members gave their final high school performances before walking … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/21/24 11:40 AM

Impeached alderwoman wins suit against Glasgow city council

Former Glasgow alderwoman Renna Bean has won her lawsuit against the city council, overturning her November 2 impeachment. It also granted Bean’s request for backpay of $25 per meeting for … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/21/24 11:39 AM

DNR awards $278,000 to Public Water Supply District No. 2

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $278,000 interest-free loan to the Howard County Public Water Supply District No. 2 for planning and design work related to the … more

5/21/24 11:38 AM

Glasgow student finishes in top 10 of Congressional Speech Contest

Glasgow High School freshman Aly Prentzler is the Howard County winner of the Congressional Speech Competition. The competition was sponsored by U.S. Representative Mark Alford. The theme of the … more

5/21/24 11:37 AM

Four Fayette Rotary members named Paul Harris Fellows

Rotary Assistant District Governor Brad Martens recognized four members of the Fayette Rotary Club as Paul Harris Fellows at the club’s regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15. To be … more

5/21/24 11:37 AM

Third 2024 Notable Building Award bestowed to A.F.Davis Bank

The third recipient of the 2024 Notable Building Award from the Fayette Historic Preservation Commission is a contributing building in the Fayette Courthouse Square National Register District. It is … more

5/21/24 11:36 AM

Port Authority cuts ribbon on $3.4 million improvement package

Officials and stakeholders celebrated the results of a transformative improvement project to the Howard/Cooper County Port Authority with a ribbon cutting on Friday morning. The event represents the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/21/24 11:35 AM