In this edition: February 29, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Oh, you could not, would not, want to miss a celebration as fun as this! Dr. Suess Day will be held at the Texas County Library Licking location on Saturday. Queen’s Castle Spa & Boutique is celebrating Saturday with…
Read MoreA night of entertainment, food and fun
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Downtown held their Third Annual Fish Fry Saturday evening, with proceeds to benefit restoration and maintenance of the historic Licking Mill. The event was held at the Licking VFW post with live music by Herman Hall, plenty of fried fish, potatoes and hush puppies cooked by Paul Wade and…
Read MoreNew TCMH Clinic nears completion
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Texas County Memorial Hospital staff was delighted to welcome the Licking TCMH clinic’s new physician, Amanda Lemp, DO, family medicine and obstetrics, on Saturday, as they toured the new facility nearing completion. Dr. Lemp and fiancé Andrew Miller were joined by Interim CEO Bill Bridges and wife Shannon, who is…
Read MoreGrizzly Baseball prospect camp held in Licking
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) held a Grizzly Baseball prospect camp at Triumph Sports Indoor Facility in Licking, on Sunday. Head Coach Kadem Tharp kept a sharp eye scouting potential players for the university program into the future. It was an opportunity for infielders, outfielders, catchers and pitchers graduating between…
Read MoreMotor vehicle accident investigation
Submitted by Sgt. Brian Allgire, Licking Police Dept. LICKING, Mo. (February 16, 2024) – On February 20, 2024, at approximately 12:28 p.m. officers of the Licking Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Maple Avenue and US Highway 63, for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a…
Read MoreSenior Service Award nominations now being accepted
Office of Mike Kehoe, Lt. Governor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – (February 23, 2024) The Office of Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award. The Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award promotes and highlights the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide their local communities. Nominations are open to…
Read MoreFebruary Teacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor My Little Cupcake and Preserved Floral showed their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff as participants in the Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN). A tantalizing luncheon was provided for Licking R-VIII secondary staff on Monday in the teacher’s lounge, and for the elementary staff on…
Read MoreLady ’Cats end season 20-7
The Lady ’Cats basketball season came to an end Friday, with Licking’s loss in the Class 3 District 10 Championship game to Mountain View-Liberty. Licking entered the district tournament as the first seed and enjoyed a first round bye. Seymour defeated Houston in the first round of the tournament to advance to the semifinal contest…
Read MoreWildcats end season 20-6
By Coach Phillip Gambill The Wildcats began district play on Tuesday, February 20 with a victory over Alton. The Wildcats were tied after the first quarter, 18-18. Alton had the lead 25-21 going into halftime. Licking outscored the Comets 13-7 in the third quarter to take a 34-32 lead going into the final quarter. The…
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