R-8 Teachers of the Year announced
The Licking R-VIII School District announced the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year for the Elementary and Secondary campuses on Friday, April 3. Miss Ashley Creek and Mrs. Judy Beckett received the honors this year. Miss Creek is a Third Grade Teacher at Licking Elementary School and was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Elementary Principal…
Read MoreLicking History Club visits Shiloh, Corinth and Elvis Presley Birthplace
Justin Coffey, Social Studies Teacher The Licking History Club recently traveled south for an educational trip that gave members the chance to experience history firsthand. Stops on the trip included Shiloh National Military Park, Corinth, the Corinth Contraband Camp and the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo. At Shiloh, club members walked the battlefield and learned…
Read MoreLicking Lady Wildcats enjoy Girls Night Out
Wade places third at Salem Tournament
Coming Events: April 16, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16. FISH FRY FUNDRAISER A fish fry fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Fox Fire Station. Proceeds will benefit the Licking Christian Church youth. CHOCOLATE TASTING The Licking…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 16 – 22, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie Lasater’s new book “What The Coroner Saw” and more, and other local and regional authors Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn…
Read MoreObituary – Randy E. Sullins
Randy Earl Sullins was born on November 18, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri. One of 11 children born to Lebern & Helen (Cameron) Sullins, Randy Earl was the baby boy, with only his baby sister, Phyllis, following him. He finally found relief from his various ailments on April 8, 2026, at his home in Licking. Randy…
Read MoreObituary – Ralph C. Light
Ralph Curtis Light, 74, of Edgar Springs, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on June 8, 1951, in Seaton, Mo., to Arvel and Sarah Ellen (Shafer) Light. He attended school at Pershing Elementary School and Rolla High School. On May 29, 1998, he married Dana Sue (Hance)…
Read MoreIn This Edition: April 9, 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: The Licking Aquatic Center is now hiring for summer, and There will be a Spring Junk & Craft Festival this weekend at Country Crafts & Flea Market – see the…
Read MoreLicking man faces multiple charges
A peaceful evening in Licking was interrupted by sirens between 8:40 and 9 p.m. Monday, as a Licking man damaged vehicles in the Dollar General parking lot and broke into the Licking Police Department (LPD). It was a burst of action in a short time span for LPD officers. On April 6, at approximately 8:40…
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