Youth Tour students travel to nation’s capital
IECA One hundred and ten high school students participated in Missouri’s 63rd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. The local Intercounty Electric delegates were Cara Nelson, Mountain Grove; Natalie Grow, Plato; Ashton Stoney, Rolla; Ivan Brooks, Salem; Gabriel Adams, Saint James; Madi Bell, Summersville; Emma Walls, Cabool; Lillian Godi, Licking;…
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IECA ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP The Intercounty Electric meeting of the membership will be held from 3-8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Old City Park in Licking. LINCOLN DAY The Texas County Republicans will host Lincoln Day at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Sherman Hill Field House on the…
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For Sale: For Sale: Crossbow, e bike and bicycle. For more information call 417-217-9648 H/9/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend,…
Read MoreObituary – Carole J. Bailey
Carole Jean Bailey, 82, of Licking, passed away on June 21, 2026. A visitation for Carole will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Boone Creek Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Boone Creek Church. Interment will be at Boone Creek Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral…
Read MoreObituary – Randy K. Barr
Randy K. Barr, of Rolla, Mo., passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on March 13, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Marvin Barr and Verona (Curran) Barr. On July 2, 1977, he married Deborah (Harris) Barr. In addition to his parents, Randy was also preceded…
Read MoreObituary – Wayne H. Hackman, Jr.
Wayne Harold Hackman, Jr., age 79, of Licking, Missouri, passed away on June 14, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wayne and Margaret Hackman, who preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Twyla; his children, Stefanie (John) Hood, Janell (Matt) Duncan and…
Read MoreObituary – Franklin D Sullins
Franklin D Sullins was born to Clabe and Clara Mae Sullins on December 9, 1942, in Kinderpost, Mo. He went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by those he loved. Frank accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized on Sunday, June 14,…
Read MoreTown Hall meeting held in Licking
The Texas County Republicans held a Town Hall meeting at the Fox Community Room on Friday, June 12. Speakers at the meeting included Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Smith, who is running unopposed for Prosecuting Attorney this year; incumbent Presiding Commissioner Scott Long and his opponent in the August Republican primary, Chance Bland; and incumbent Circuit…
Read MoreLicking Fireworks Show to be held June 27
The annual Fireworks Show at Deer Lick Park in Licking will be held on June 27 this year. This year’s event includes vendors, live music, extended pool hours, and a Fatal Vision program put on by the Licking Police Department. The event begins at 5 p.m., with vendors offering a variety of food choices, including…
Read MoreLicking High School Super Reunion
A Super Reunion multi-day event was held at Boiling Springs over the weekend, with all Licking High School alumni invited. The rain may have decreased the numbers, but those attending enjoyed a side-by-side/jeep ride, live music by the KC Ritz Band, tunes spun by The Road Show DJs, and, as organizer Janice Gorman Heavin stated,…
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