Trail of Tears tribute on Boiling Springs Road
By Shari Harris Publisher When Alex Evoy and Linda Gojohn bought their property on Boiling Springs Road in northern Texas County, they had no idea it would claim such a special place in their hearts. They typically purchase properties, renovate and then sell them. But after Evoy, who is a member of the Shabot…
Read MoreLicking secondary students prepare for start of school
By Shari Harris Publisher Licking Junior High and High School students and their parents marked the start of the 2024-25 school year last Thursday by attending registration. Administrators, teachers and staff were available to hand out class schedules and answer questions. Athletics, A-1 Scholarship information, FCCLA, FFA, bus routes, Chrome book information, school supplies,…
Read MoreComing Events – August 15, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM A Summer Food Program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God church lobby every Thursday through the summer. Open to all school age…
Read MoreClassifieds – August 15 – 21, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: Used riding mowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/30/6tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to The Licking News. Call 573-674-2412 or stop by The Licking…
Read MoreObituary – Andrew R. Townley
Andrew Robert Townley was born on July 16, 2006, in Houston, Missouri, to Heath Townley and Heather Pitt. He passed away August 1, 2024, in Robertsville, Missouri. Andrew is preceded in death by his mother, Heather Pitt; paternal grandmother, Pam Townley; and maternal grandmother, Teresa Gibson. He is survived by his father, Heath Townley; sisters,…
Read MoreObituary – James “Jimmy” Bailie
James William Bailie (Jimmy) was born September 20, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo., to Lester and Anna May Bailie. Jimmy passed away from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice Care, at the age of 73, in Bradenton, Fla., after several months of discomfort battling cancer. Jimmy and Virginia Ellen Mugford were…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 8, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: On our webpage, you’ll see that the Licking R-VIII School District will hold their public hearing to set the property tax rate on August 14 at 5:45 p.m. Boone Township’s will be August 13 at 4 p.m. The Texas…
Read MoreBack to school giveaway helps many
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Read MoreTCMH names Interim CEO Bill Bridges to permanent role
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Following the monthly meeting of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 30, the board announced that Interim CEO Bill Bridges has been appointed the permanent Chief Executive Officer of TCMH, effective immediately. Bridges has been serving as the interim CEO at TCMH since February 6,…
Read MoreNew body scanner adds to SCCC security
By Shari Harris, Publisher A demonstration of the new Tek84 Body Scanner installed at the entry of South Central Correctional Center was held Wednesday, July 31, for guests and media. August 1 was the “go-live” day for use of the more thorough technology at SCCC and three other prisons across the state. Passing through the scanner…
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