Licking Baseball
By Harv Antle RICHLAND – The Licking Wildcats erupted for six first inning runs on their way to a 13-0 victory over the Bears at Richland Monday night. Licking’s Austin Stephens capped the scoring in the first with a two-run homer over the wall in left. The Wildcats scored in each of the first four…
Read MoreComing Events April 13, 2023
FRISCO LEAGUE ART CONTEST The Frisco League Art Contest will be held on Friday, April 14, at Licking R-VIII High School, with seven schools competing. Artwork will be on display for the public to view from 4 to 7:30 p.m. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter DAR will meet at 11:30 a.m.…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 13 – April 19, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, April 14; and 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 7872 Highway 17, Bucyrus, approximately four miles. H/51/1tp For Sale: For Sale: German Shepherd puppies, black with tan feet, 417-257-8306. H/50/2tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Larry Dablemont, Marie Lasater, Terra…
Read MoreObituary – Margaret M. Smith
Margaret Marie Smith was born March 30, 1941, at Unionville, Mo., to Wilbur Verne and Hester Floy (Colter) Cowan. After her mother passed away at a young age she was adopted by Bill and Rose James. She entered her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Mo.,…
Read MoreSex offense investigation
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On March 30, 2023, Texas County deputies received a report that two juvenile victims under the age of 8 had been sexually abused. A deputy spoke with the family and made arrangements for a forensic interview of the victims at the child advocacy center. On April 7, 2023,…
Read MoreSCCC correctional officer arrested on drug charges
By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. – On April 6, 2023, the Licking Police Department and the South Central Correctional Center’s (SCCC) Investigation Team concluded a long-term narcotics investigation involving a SCCC correctional officer. During the investigation, SCCC Investigators discovered a SCCC correctional officer, Paige Cook, was having telephonic communications with an…
Read MoreObituary – Dennis W. King
Dennis Wayne King, age 70, son of the late Coy Wayne & Erma (Hebblethwaite) King was born on October 14, 1952, in Licking, Mo. He passed away on April 5, 2023, at his home in Licking, Mo., surrounded by his close family members and others whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his children:…
Read MoreStealing investigation and pursuit arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On April 4, 2023, Texas County deputies were patrolling Jackson Road in the Clear Springs area looking for a suspect in a stealing case. A deputy observed the suspect, Gaige Watts sitting in a parked vehicle at a residence in the area. The deputy approached the vehicle and…
Read MoreApril 4, 2023, Unofficial Election results for Texas County
The Easter Season
The significance of the Easter season can be traced halfway around the globe. It centers on a man named Jesus of Nazareth (Acts 10:38), who began His ministry when “about 30 years of age.” (Luke 3:23, KJV) He loved, healed, forgave, and shared His Father God, and the way of faith for about three years…
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