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Obituary – Julia “Joan” Flatt

Julia “Joan” (Tucker) Flatt was born October 10, 1948, in Carter County, Mo., to William “Roy” and LeNora Grace (Brown) Tucker. She grew up in Licking, Mo., and graduated with the class of 1966 from Licking High School. Joan was united in marriage to Herbert “LeRoy” King, on May 29, 1965, and this union was…

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Obituary – Carl G. Bogart

Carl Glen Bogart, age 69, of Houston, passed away June 7, 2024, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Carl was born in Houston, Mo., on August 19, 1954, to Carl R. Bogart and Blanche (Beasley) Bogart. Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Bogart; father, Carl R. Bogart; and mother, Blanche Bogart. He is…

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Rodeo – rain and shine!

Photo by Shari Harris The parade’s second place winner was an entry by Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. By Shari Harris, Publisher Rodeo enthusiasts had two days of the Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo to enjoy, rain and shine! Town & Country Bank kicked off the weekend with their Customer Appreciation barbecue, which was followed…

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In this edition: June 6, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Election Notices for the August 6 Primary Election are posted in this week’s edition. DJ & DJ Auction Service is holding a Grand Opening Consignment Auction Thursday, June 6. The Dunham Estate Sale will be held on Friday and…

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Wildcat Baseball fourth in Class 3

By Shari Harris, Publisher Wildcat fans sent their beloved baseball team off in style Wednesday, as they headed to Ozark for their second consecutive Final Four appearance. Supporters gathered along Main Street, cheering and waving signs as the team bus passed through. Several traveled to the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex to watch as Licking faced…

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Anna Mae’s on Main – everything antique and vintage

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Anna Mae’s on Main held their Grand Opening on Friday, May 31. Owner Shannon Smith and her husband, Doug, are now sharing their family’s love for old things with patrons at the antique and vintage shop. Granddaughters, Prayli and Primli Smith also happily assist as needed, even sharing their favorite…

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T&C Bank shows customer appreciation

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Town & Country Bank held their 28th Annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, as they kicked off the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo festivities. Valued customers were treated to fresh beef patties and hot dogs from Town & Country Supermarket that came hot off of the grill by T&C Bank…

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MC Cruise In rolls in for 15th season

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor After two rain delays, the Motorcycle Cruise In rolled in for the season last Thursday at the Sonic Restaurant in Licking. Great weather helped prompt area bikers to get out, and they were joined by some from as far away as Sullivan and even Texas (the state). Seventy beautiful bikes…

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Obituary – James A. Coats

James Adam Coats was born June 5, 1927, in West Plains, Mo., the oldest child of Lewis and Marjorie (Hartle) Coats. He passed from this life on May 31, 2024, in Cabool, Mo., at the age of 96. While an infant, James contracted rickets and spent two years in Columbia, Mo., getting treatment. He was…

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