Coming Events June 13, 2024
MONTAUK HAPPENINGS Flag Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 14. A Stream Team Clean Up of the Upper Current River will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the headwaters of the Current River to the end of Montauk State Park, on Saturday, June 15. Registration and sign up are from 8…
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Yard/Garage Sale: HUGE Garage Sale: 13369 Highway C. RAIN OR SHINE. Thursday 6/13 – Saturday 6/15. Men and women clothing small-3x, teacher goodies, furniture, toys, some kids clothes, and other goodies to be had. L/24/1tc For Sale: Furniture Sale, Friday only. I am moving to an apartment the first of July. It is a lot…
Read MoreObituary – Barbara F. Fudge
Barbara Faye Hood Fudge, age 78 years, one month and six days, passed away June 2, 2024, in Licking, Mo. Barbara was born April 26, 1946, and was a twin to Byiron Hood. She was born in Manila, Ark., to Doyle and Ola Mae Hood (Lewis). She married James Riley and they shared three children,…
Read MoreObituary – 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…
Read MoreObituary – 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…
Read MoreRodeo – 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreWildcat 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…
Read MoreAnna 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…
Read MoreT&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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