By Shari Harris, Publisher The Texas County Republican Committee hosted their annual Lincoln Day festivities at the Sherman Hill Field House on the Licking High School campus on Saturday, March 25. This year’s featured guest speaker was U.S. Representative Jason Smith. The festivities began with a social hour, followed by a meal catered by the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See the county, city, township and school board election notices. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week, sponsored by Kinder Plant Food;…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking High School held their first Career Day last Wednesday, the first of many hoped for in the future. This allowed students the opportunity to meet first hand those who have walked high school hallways, made choices and are now successful in a chosen career field. Guest speakers and presenters…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking VFW Auxiliary sponsored the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest this year, and three Licking High School students were rewarded for their efforts with cash prizes. The winner advances to a state competition, and the first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $34,000. Madison Balcom, of Edgar…

Misty Wilson House My name is Misty Wilson House. I was born and raised in Edgar Springs where I attended kindergarten to eighth grade. I was fortunate enough to experience what I consider some of the benefits of attending a small school. I am devoted to my community and feel its children, teachers and townspeople…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bennie Cook was appointed by House Speaker Dean Plocher to represent Missouri as a member of the Human Services & Public Safety Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office. As a member of the committee, Rep. Cook will work with committee members and legislators from other states…