Obituary – Cecil J. Goforth
Cecil Joshua Goforth was born March 17, 1936, at Matthews Branch in Shannon County, Missouri, the eighth child of Richard D. “Dink” and Ida Belle (Brown) Goforth. He passed away on June 1, 2026, in Maples, Texas County, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 15 days. Cecil was born into a…
Read MoreObituary – Doyle K. Gooding
Doyle Kenneth Gooding was born on April 5, 1953, in Houston, Mo., to George B. Gooding and Ora E. (Bates) Gooding. After a brief illness he gained his heavenly angel wings on May 13, 2026, at Missouri University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was 73 years, 1 month and 8 days old. He is now…
Read MoreObituary – Bobby “Bob” Ward Jr.
Bobby Ray “Bob” Ward Jr., age 68, departed this life on May 25, 2026 at home in Portales, N.M., surrounded by loved ones. Upon receiving diagnosis of rectal cancer and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) two weeks apart, he fought and overcame the cancer, and faced LBD head-on with faith, grace, strength and humor. He was…
Read MoreCelebrating Memorial Day in Licking
Memorial Day is celebrated in a variety of ways in and around the community, and this Memorial Day’s beautiful weather limited no one’s plans. Licking VFW Post #6337 held a commemoration in honor of all the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Commander Billie Krewson, Veteran Michael Mas, Auxiliary President…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Torch Run travels through Licking
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” This is the Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath, introduced by Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. This oath continues to be said today, and t-shirts worn by those participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run, held in Texas County…
Read MoreRodeo weekend promises something for everyone
The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo begins Friday evening, May 29, but festivities will have begun earlier in the day. Town & Country Bank-Licking Branch will be holding its annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue, with good food, giveaways and music. New this year, Intercounty Electric is hosting a Community Health Fair from 8 a.m.…
Read MoreDrug trafficking among charges for two arrested on Shafer Road
Arrests by the South Central Drug Task Force occurred on Shafer Road during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 16. At 3:39 a.m., a vehicle was stopped on Shafer Road for failing to stop at a stop sign and no valid registration. Read full article in The Licking News
Read MoreLHS Track and Field stars go to State
Four members of the Licking High School Track & Field team, their managers, coaches and families traveled to Jefferson City for the Class 2 Track & Field Championship Meet on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23. Senior Jadyn Barnes made her fourth straight trip to the podium in Javelin, bringing home a third place medal this…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball wins fourth consecutive District title
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Read MoreMembers and advisers participate in FBLA State Leadership Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,400+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the State Leadership Conference April 12-14, 2026 to celebrate the 67th year as an organization. Licking R-8 High School chapter participated in State Leadership Conference by participating in eight events. While no one made it to the…
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