Coming Events February 22, 2024
LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION Licking Downtown will host a Fish Fry with live music by Herman Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Saturday, February 24. An auction will follow, beginning at 6 p.m. Donations for the auction are now being accepted at TJ’s Flowers. This is a fundraiser…
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Read MoreObituary – Sarah A. Johnson
Sarah Ann Johnson was born to Harvey and Anna Johnson, on June 23, 1962, in Waynesville, Mo. She died peacefully on February 13, 2024, at the age of 61, from complications from follicular lymphoma. Sarah grew up in Big Piney, Mo. She attended a two-room school in Big Piney from first through eighth grade and…
Read MoreObituary – Diana Decker
Diana Decker, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home on February 13, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on September 6, 1936, in Cook County, Ill. Diana lived a life filled with joy and touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was 87 years, 5…
Read MoreAnnual Mill Fish Fry & Auction
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. will hold their third annual fish fry on Saturday, February 24, to raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Licking Mill. Herman Hall will be singing beginning at 4 p.m. and an auction will follow at 6 p.m. Volunteers begin serving fish, fries, beans, coleslaw, cornbread and…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 15, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking FFA Chapter will hold their Free Community Breakfast on Saturday. Show your support for our Licking FFA; place an ad in The Licking News annual edition coming out during FFA Week 2024 that showcases their accomplishments. Licking…
Read MorePierce resigns from TCMH Board of Trustees
By Shari Harris, Publisher Trustee Steve Pierce submitted his resignation from Texas County Memorial Hospital’s (TCMH) Board of Trustees Tuesday evening, February 6. This resignation occurred just hours after the board voted to remove Stace Holland as the hospital’s CEO. Pierce won election to the board of trustees in 2020 as a write-in candidate, and…
Read MoreGrizzly Baseball to host prospect camp Feb. 25 in Licking
MSU-WP WEST PLAINS, Mo. (February 8, 2024) – Kadem Tharp, head coach of the Grizzly Baseball program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), will host a prospect camp for potential players Sunday, Feb. 25, at Triumph Sports Indoor Facility in Licking. The camp is for boys graduating between the years of 2024-2027. Infielders and outfielders…
Read MoreLHS Cheerleaders celebrate Senior Night
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Cheerleaders honored their senior members of the squad Thursday evening, February 8, between the junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games against Iberia. Four seniors were recognized: Emily Breeden, Jamie Fike, Calyn Huff and December Maxey. Emalee Breeden is involved in Varsity Cheer, Lady Wildcat Softball and…
Read MoreWildcats defeat two conference foes
The Wildcats hosted the Rangers from Iberia on Thursday, February 8, for a conference matchup. It was a close contest until the end, when Licking pulled ahead to secure the win. Licking trailed 17-15 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter the Wildcats outscored the Rangers 18-14 to lead 33-31 going…
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