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Quilt show to honor Fayette bicentennial

To commemorate Fayette’s bicentennial, the Peacemakers Quilting Group has selected “Granny’s Attic: 200 years of Quilting” for the theme of its annual show to celebrate … more

7/25/23 11:02 AM

Fayette BOE approves several expenditures in special meeting

The Fayette Board of Education met in a special meeting on Wednesday, July 19, to address a few items left over from June’s marathon meeting. The school board does not typically hold a meeting … more

7/25/23 11:01 AM

Classical music to highlight Mo. River Festival of the Arts

The Friends of Historic Boonville are proud to present the 48th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts, August 23 through August 26, at historic Thespian Hall in Boonville. The festival … more

7/25/23 11:01 AM

Street Dance a success

A street dance held downtown on North Main Street in Fayette Saturday night drew an estimated 500 attendees for line dancing to music played by country music cover band 54 Country. Live music, … more

7/25/23 11:00 AM

Rug-hooking exhibit to go up in Arrow Rock visitor center

The Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitor center will host a daily exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting in August that will feature rugs made or designed by former members of the Big Muddy Rug … more

7/25/23 10:56 AM

Annual sales tax holiday next weekend

Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 6. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases … more

7/25/23 10:52 AM

Graduates with honors

Jacob Matthew Robb, grandson of Linda and the late Bobby Robb of Fayette, graduated Magna cum Laude from Wichita State University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He is … more

7/25/23 10:52 AM

76 Eagles recognized as Heart Scholar-Athletes

The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced 1,063 student-athletes from across the conference have been honored for their academic achievements by being named Heart Scholar-Athletes for the … more

7/25/23 10:48 AM

CMU volleyball earns USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award third straight year

The United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced that 1,333 collegiate and high school volleyball teams have earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award this … more

7/25/23 10:47 AM

Minutes on Main Street

Welcome to “Minutes on Main Street.” Each month we will be sharing with you more about Fayette Main Street, what is going on in our organization, what events we are working on or helping … more

7/25/23 10:41 AM

CMU Athletic Auction surpasses $100k

The annual Central Methodist University Athletic Auction raked in more than $100,000, accaording to early estimates. The annual auction raises money that benefits the university’s … more

7/25/23 10:39 AM

Gerlt appointed East Ward Alderwoman

For what is believed to be the first time in the history of Fayette, the city has an all-female Board of Aldermen. During the city council’s most recent meeting on Tuesday, July 11, Ronda Gerlt … more

7/18/23 11:16 AM

60th Annual Roanoke Band Concert Saturday evening

A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday. The 60th Annual Roanoke Band Concert begins at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Band Stand. While listening to various band pieces … more

7/18/23 11:15 AM

Fayette Area Schools Reunion Aug. 5

The Fayette Area Schools Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 5, at the Fayette High School Commons. The celebration will feature a meal and program to celebrate alumni and recent scholarship … more

Gracie Doolin | 7/18/23 11:13 AM

Storms cause power outages, rainfall varied

A large portion of Fayette was without power on Wednesday night after a tree limb fell onto power lines. High winds blew the tree limb onto the line, shorting out two phases. Power was out for … more

7/18/23 11:12 AM

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 12

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 12. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales, email it to: advertising@fayettenews.com, or personally … more

7/18/23 11:10 AM

Golden Study Club awards scholarship

The GFWC Golden Study Club in Fayette has awarded its annual scholarship to Addison Newell, in the amount of $600. The scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior from Fayette High … more

7/18/23 11:09 AM

Mo. Veterans to attend 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at Capitol

Veterans from across Missouri will attend the 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day event at the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, July 27. The event is hosted by the Missouri … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

Named to Dean’s List

Emmett Keith Gutz of Salisbury has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Gutz, a senior majoring in … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

The Elisha Witt Tavern

According to the 1883 History of Howard and Cooper Counties, “This house was erected in the fall of 1824 by Elisha Witt with assistance from General Ignatius P. Owen on the ground where Howard … more

7/18/23 11:04 AM