Stout and Peterson chosen as State Officers for SkillsUSA
Two Licking High School students who attend Rolla Technical Institute & Center for part of their school day, have been voted in as State Officers for SkillsUSA. Alivia Peterson and Ethan Stout will represent nine districts and over 11,000 students across the state of Missouri. Peterson and Stout submitted detailed candidate packages, participated in formal…
Read MoreWildcat Tennis celebrates seniors
Licking High School Tennis seniors were celebrated Monday afternoon by their families and Coach Faith Sullins prior to their match with Willow Springs. Four seniors are on this year’s Tennis team, and their coach expressed how much she has appreciated watching them grow into leaders on and off the court. Caleb Owen was escorted by…
Read MoreTrack Cats bring A-game to Cuba
The Licking Wildcat Track and Field team traveled to Cuba on Thursday, April 16, and returned home with a multitude of medals. Medals were offered for the top four finishers in each event. The girls team finished the evening in fourth place and the boys team was in seventh place. Earning medals or setting personal…
Read MoreComing Events: April 23, 2026
SENIOR CITIZEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNEY A senior citizen’s trout fishing tournament will be held at Montauk State Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. It is open to men and women age 60 years or older. MONTAUK ARBOR DAY Free tree seedlings will be handed out to park visitors at the…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 23 – 29, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Queen size mattress, bought and changed my mind, slightly used, 12 in. deep $300.00 obo, full mattress, slightly used $50.00, stamina bike, used, very good condition $100.00. Call or text 417-217-0742. H/1/trp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie…
Read MoreObituary – Cynthia F. Million
Cynthia Faye (Rogers) Million was born November 9, 1960, to Clark Rogers and Wanda (King) Rogers, of Licking, Mo. She departed this life on April 1, 2026, at the age of 65 years. She was a woman of faith and spent time in her Bible and with God in prayer. Through her character she truly…
Read MoreIn This Edition: April 16, 2026
Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: See two heartfelt Thank You ads, along with the Texas County Book Sale, a Chocolate Tasting at the Senior Center and an Annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale at Licking…
Read MoreEaster Bunny returns to Old City Park
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreBrannam receives 2026 Missouri Senior Service Award
Licking business owner and volunteer Joan Brannam was honored Monday as a recipient of a 2026 Missouri Senior Service Award at a formal ceremony hosted by Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger. Brannam and her husband, Jim, live in Success, Mo. The Missouri Senior Service Awards honor Missouri residents 60 years of age and older who have…
Read MoreCounty votes in General Municipal Election
Just over 2,000 ballots were cast in the General Municipal Election in Texas County on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The City of Licking had aldermen on the ballot for both wards, but both were incumbents and both were unopposed. The Licking R-VIII School board was not required to have candidates on the ballot this year,…
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