Licking High School Super Reunion
A Super Reunion multi-day event was held at Boiling Springs over the weekend, with all Licking High School alumni invited. The rain may have decreased the numbers, but those attending enjoyed a side-by-side/jeep ride, live music by the KC Ritz Band, tunes spun by The Road Show DJs, and, as organizer Janice Gorman Heavin stated,…
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Coming Events: June 18, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. RODEO The Central Family Rodeo Association will be presenting a Rodeo at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena on June 19 (8 p.m.) and June 20 (7 p.m.) There will be a pre-show one…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 18-24, 2026
Yard Sale: Multi-family Yard Sale: 1120 Orchard Grove, Houston, Friday and Saturday. Furniture, baby items, toys, tiller, non-working mower, bed frame and much more! H/9/1tp Massive multi-family yard sale: 7 am – 5 pm June 19 & June 20, 1133 Hawthorn St., Houston. There’s something for everyone: kids’ clothes, toys, men & women clothes, tools,…
Read MoreObituary – Brenda K. Burke
Brenda Kay (Sullins) Burke left this earth on June 15, 2026, at the age of 60. Brenda was born to Norval Sullins and Reta Scurlock on December 28, 1965, in Houston, Mo. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Randy Lee. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses,…
Read MoreWILDCATS THIRD IN STATE!
After a disappointing loss to Blair Oaks in the semifinal round of the Class 3 State Tournament last week, the Licking Wildcats rallied to defeat Scott City and bring home the title of Third Place. The young Wildcats, with two seniors and a single junior on the roster, rolled into Ozark on Wednesday, June 3.…
Read MoreLocal Sheltered Workshops and CASA Chapters receive support from Intercounty Electric
Recently, Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association presented checks totaling $38,500 to three local CASA Chapters and five Sheltered Workshop organizations. The three CASA Chapters include CASA of South Central Missouri, 37th Judicial CASA, and Mid-Ozark CASA. These organizations provide advocacy to abused and neglected children in the court system. Each of the three organizations received $7,000…
Read MoreQuilting for a cause
Several quilters and crafters in the Licking area combined their talents and resources to send quilts and other craft items to the 2026 Ozarks Berryfest Quilt and Craft Auction. At least 47 quilts and many craft items were created between Boone Creek Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Licking to send to the auction.…
Read MoreTwo Lady Wildcats chosen for 1st Team All District Softball Team
The Missouri Class 2 District 3 2026 All District Softball Team has been announced, and two Licking athletes are included in the roster for 1st Team, with five other Lady Cats chosen for 2nd Team. Those named to the 1st Team include: Pitchers – Alaina Norris, Salem; Annalise Gobin, Bourbon; Lilly Kincaid, Houston; and Kimree…
Read MoreLicking Junior High students receive honors
Licking Junior High students assembled on the final day of school for an awards ceremony. Class officers for both the seventh and eighth grade classes were recognized for their service this year. Seventh grade class officers included: President Atlee Nelson, Vice President Brenlynn Moncrief, Reporter Ashlin Sparks and Secretary/Treasurer Schyler Sullins. Eighth grade officers recognized…
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