Obituary – Isaac L. Haden
Isaac Lee Haden, age 22, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, in Rolla, Mo. He was born January 29, 2002, in Springfield, Mo. Isaac was saved at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Licking at an early age. He was baptized in August of 2011, at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his parents, Jannette…
Read MoreLHS Commencement held
The Licking High School Class of 2024 Commencement was held Sunday, with family and friends filling the Sherman Hill Field House to witness the event. Student speakers were Ryleigh Barton, who spoke of “Academic Excellence;” McKinley Satterfield, whose speech was on “Character;” and Hannah Medlock, with “Memories” as her theme. Photos by Shari Harris Honors,…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 16, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Be sure and pick up a copy of The Licking News this week featuring our very own Licking 2024 Graduates! Make plans now to attend the Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest on Saturday. The Licking Farmers Market at…
Read MoreLHS All Classes Reunion
Photos by Christy Porter By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking High School alumni from graduating classes 1945 through 2024 gathered with family and friends on Saturday, May 11, at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Photos by Christy Porter Denise Mitchell, Rhonda Mitchell and Alison Eckert greeted and registered attendees at the door and supplied name tags.…
Read MoreOutlaw/5J Rodeo Company returns
Outlaw/5J Rodeo Company, owned and operated by the McCollum family, will return to Licking on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, for the annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be their second consecutive year for stocking and producing the rodeo. In 1992, after being raised in a rodeo family Lance McCollum decided…
Read MoreFour Wildcats announce college intentions
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Academic Reception Photos by Shari Harris Decision Day Baccalaureate LHS Senior/Pre-K Walkthrough Senior Parade Photos by Shari Harris
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May Teacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Progressive Ozark Bank showed their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and as participants in the Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN). They furnished popcorn and sodas, delivered to the classrooms, at the Licking R-VIII campus last week. Photos by…
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