Festus inherited a province fraught with tension between the Roman authorities and the Jewish population. His role was to maintain order and ensure the smooth collection of taxes, while also …

Curtis remains best known for his role as Festus Haggen, the scruffy, cantankerous, and illiterate deputy in Gunsmoke. He first appeared in 1962 and joined the regular Gunsmoke cast in 1964, replacing …

Thu, Dec. 18 Planning & Zoning Meeting The Festus Planning & Zoning board meets at 6:30 pm Festus City Hall on the third Thursday of ev...

19 hours ago · FESTUS, Mo. — Residents in Festus recently scraped together $150 to find out what was happening to their city. What they uncovered showed key decisions were already underway …

Festus is a notable figure in the New Testament, primarily recognized for his role as the Roman governor of Judea during a critical period for early Christianity.

Dec 4, 2025 · The Festus City Council approved the rezoning request for a data center in town at its Nov. 24 meeting in front of a packed house of mostly those opposing the project.

Loren D. Hagen (1946–1971), nicknamed "Festus", United States Army Special Forces officer awarded the Medal of Honor Drew Hankinson (born 1983), professional wrestler who used the name Festus