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New Board of Education assembled

The Licking R-8 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Office of the Superintendent. The consent agenda was approved by the board, including a review of financials. Financials included expenses for mold inspections at the daycare building, some of which will be reimbursed by insurance, and…

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Janelle Duncan honored with Wynn Award

Mrs. Janelle (Hackman) Duncan, of Licking, was honored with a prestigious Wynn Award by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 16. Duncan received the award at the Hall of Fame’s Women’s Sports Luncheon presented by Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation, at the Wilson Logistics Arena at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Mo. Wynn Awards…

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Stout and Peterson chosen as State Officers for SkillsUSA

Two Licking High School students who attend Rolla Technical Institute & Center for part of their school day, have been voted in as State Officers for SkillsUSA. Alivia Peterson and Ethan Stout will represent nine districts and over 11,000 students across the state of Missouri. Peterson and Stout submitted detailed candidate packages, participated in formal…

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Wildcat Tennis celebrates seniors

Licking High School Tennis seniors were celebrated Monday afternoon by their families and Coach Faith Sullins prior to their match with Willow Springs. Four seniors are on this year’s Tennis team, and their coach expressed how much she has appreciated watching them grow into leaders on and off the court. Caleb Owen was escorted by…

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Track Cats bring A-game to Cuba

The Licking Wildcat Track and Field team traveled to Cuba on Thursday, April 16, and returned home with a multitude of medals. Medals were offered for the top four finishers in each event. The girls team finished the evening in fourth place and the boys team was in seventh place. Earning medals or setting personal…

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Coming Events: April 23, 2026

SENIOR CITIZEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNEY A senior citizen’s trout fishing tournament will be held at Montauk State Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. It is open to men and women age 60 years or older. MONTAUK ARBOR DAY Free tree seedlings will be handed out to park visitors at the…

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Classifieds: April 23 – 29, 2026

For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Queen size mattress, bought and changed my mind, slightly used, 12 in. deep $300.00 obo, full mattress, slightly used $50.00, stamina bike, used, very good condition $100.00. Call or text 417-217-0742. H/1/trp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie…

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Obituary – Cynthia F. Million

Cynthia Faye (Rogers) Million was born November 9, 1960, to Clark Rogers and Wanda (King) Rogers, of Licking, Mo. She departed this life on April 1, 2026, at the age of 65 years. She was a woman of faith and spent time in her Bible and with God in prayer. Through her character she truly…

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In This Edition: April 16, 2026

Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: See two heartfelt Thank You ads, along with the Texas County Book Sale, a Chocolate Tasting at the Senior Center and an Annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale at Licking…

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