Obituary – Reba Lane
Reba Lane, 79, of Licking, passed away May 27, 2024, in Springfield, Mo. She was born in Palace, Mo., on May 23, 1945, the daughter of Charlie and Okla Hildebrand. Reba enjoyed her embroidery, quilting, seek & find workbooks, watching her birds, loved dancing, and listening to good ole country and gospel music. But most…
Read MoreHonoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 – Our military personnel who died in the line of duty were remembered, honored and mourned at memorials and in cemeteries around the country. Veterans, family, friends and cemetery organizations placed flags at the stones of deceased U.S. military personnel. Licking Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 30, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Chamber of Commerce presents the 39th Annual Licking Rodeo beginning Friday, May 31! LHS Alumni (over the age of 21), make plans to attend the Licking High School Super Reunion next weekend. Veterans Organizations say thanks for…
Read MoreSecond consecutive Final Four trip for Wildcats
By Coach Harv Antle Following victories in the sectional and quarterfinal round of the state tournament, the Licking Wildcats are returning to the Final Four for the second consecutive year. On Tuesday, Licking defeated Houston 5-2 and slipped past Forsyth on Thursday 12-11. The wins raised the Wildcats’ record to 25-3 for the spring and…
Read More39th Annual Chamber Rodeo this weekend!
This year’s annual Chamber of Commerce Rodeo will be held Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1. Town & Country Bank is kicking off events with their annual Customer Appreciation Day with free BBQ on Friday, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. KZNN will broadcast live, and attendees can enter to win a pair of…
Read MoreRides, food and more at the Raymondville Picnic
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Raymondville Picnic ran from Thursday, May 23 through Saturday, May 25, offering carnival rides, music, dancing, food, politics and more. Several rides for younger children were offered, with children lining up to see if they measured up to the minimum height requirement for each ride. Teenagers and the young…
Read MoreCabool man faces sex crime charges
Tommy L. Smith, age 55, of Cabool, was arrested on May 22, 2024, by the Cabool Police Department along with the Texas County Special Response Team. A warrant was issued charging Smith with Rape or Attempted Rape – 1st Degree, Sodomy or Attempted Sodomy – 1st Degree (victim less than 12 years old), Child Molestation…
Read MoreR-8 retirees and Teachers of the Year recognized
Licking R-8 teachers and staff gathered at the Elementary Cafeteria on Wednesday, May 15, for the recognition of retirees, the presentation of anniversary pins, and the announcement of the Teachers of the Year. Teachers retiring included Baseball Head Coach and History Teacher Harv Antle, and L.E.A.D. School teacher Donna Shanks. Coach Antle was a…
Read MoreGuardians of the Flame for Special Olympics
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 15th Annual 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics took place Thursday, May 23. South Central Correction Center (SCCC) employees and area participants started the run/walk in Cabool, traveled through Houston and crossed the “finish line” in Licking. Derrick James led the way carrying the torch, beginning…
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