Assault investigation
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On March 28, 2024, at approximately 3:05 a.m. Texas County 911 dispatch received a report of a male stabbing victim being transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. Texas County Deputies responded to the hospital and spoke to a witness, who stated the victim had…
Read MoreObituary – Tiffany M. Diedrich
On March 26, 2024, heaven gained its newest angel. Tiffany Michelle (Sandifer) Diedrich passed away at her home in the early morning hours surrounded by her loving family. She was the best of us all and will be forever missed by all who knew her. She was 36-years-old. Tiffany was born on January 17,…
Read MoreObituary – Stanley L. Wilson
Stanley L. Wilson, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on December 3, 1945, in Flat, Mo., to the late Harry Wilson and Edna (Curtis) Wilson. On January 22, 1966, he married Mary (Black) Wilson at the Philadelphia Baptist Church. She preceded him…
Read MoreObituary – Richard D. McCloud
Richard Dean McCloud, 50, of Licking, Mo., departed this life Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Licking, Mo. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are the direction of Wilson Mortuary, of Salem, Mo. Richard is survived by his loving siblings: Glenda Hickman and husband, Michael, of Salem, Mo.; Michael McCloud, of…
Read MoreObituary – Pauline O.B. Cavaness
Pauline Ollie Belle Cavaness, age 95 years, of Licking, was born July 18, 1928. She passed peacefully on March 26, 2024. Pauline worked at Rawlings for 39 years, where she hand-sewed many of the baseballs and even made a couple of Cardinals’ Fredbird uniforms. She was a member of Assembly of God Church since April…
Read MoreEggs aplenty at Old City Park
By Shari Harris, Publisher Ginger Duffey, Activity Director at Hickory Manor in Licking, was joined by Hickory Manor employee Brad Land and SCCC employees Pam Lewis and Vanessa Matzenbacher as they helped the Easter Bunny spread 4,500 eggs in three sections of Licking’s Old City Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Donations by Hickory…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 28, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See special invitations to attend Resurrection Services Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church and Licking Christian Church! The 2024 April Election Notices are posted for your perusal of what will be on the April 2 ballot. Hopyskitchen, featuring Caribbean…
Read MoreResurrection Service
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance hosted a Community Resurrection Service Sunday evening at New Life Free Will Baptist Church. Congregants joined their pastors and all gathered in prayer, worship, song, praise, fellowship and eager anticipation to celebrate Christ’s victory over death, which will be celebrated worldwide on March 31. Pastor McConnell…
Read MoreTruck fire chars bank drive-thru
By Shari Harris, Publisher When Tim Mooney pulled up to the ATM at Progressive Ozark Bank Monday afternoon, he had no idea that it was the last time he would be sitting in the driver seat of his pickup. As he put his wallet on the seat beside him to get his bank card, he…
Read MoreEclipse Day concert at Licking Mill
By Shari Harris, Publisher Moonshine Xpress will be playing “by the dark of the moon” as the moon crosses in front of the sun on Monday, April 8. The Southern Rock/Country/Rock band will set up on the porch of the historic Licking Mill for an eclipse concert that day, and the public is invited to…
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