By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “Queen of the Day” Doris Lay enjoyed a full afternoon visiting with over 131 family and friends at Boone Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Her birthday is Wednesday, November 8. The matriarch with a family of three daughters and a “gob” of grandkids, which…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Texas County Commission signed a resolution on Thursday, November 2, 2023, establishing a tax credit for real property taxes for eligible taxpayers, authorized under Senate Bill 190, which was passed during the recent session of the Missouri General Assembly. The tax credit will only apply to those eligible for Social…

Submitted The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive will begin Saturday, November 18, at the Town & Country Super Market and end December 24. We fell short of our goal last year, but feel confident with many people stepping up and helping fill all of the time slots, we will meet our goal of $6,000 this…

  Submitted LICKING, Mo. (November 1, 2023) – It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by following the law and refusing to drink and drive. During this busy winter holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is…