Body sculpting at TLC Alternative Health
By Shari Harris, Publisher TLC Alternative Health offered an open house Thursday evening, January 12, to introduce their newest treatment option – Belle Sculpt. The evening was directed at encouraging everyone to live healthy and feel good about themselves. Tammy and Kamryn Barnes operate TLC Alternative Health, and offer Alternative Health services along with products…
Read MoreTwo close games for Varsity ’Cats
The Licking Wildcats faced the Mountain Grove Panthers in a home game Tuesday, then hit the road to end their week in Laquey on Friday. Licking added two more wins to their record, bringing it up to 13-4 (4-0 conference), in two close contests, with three- and two-point victories, respectively. Despite trailing Mountain Grove until…
Read MoreLady ’Cats swat the Hornets
By Coach Steve Rissler Licking traveled to Laquey to battle the 14-2 Lady Hornets last Thursday. The JV started off the night with a nip and tuck, 34 – 28 victory over the host Lady Hornets. The varsity game was a carnival of turnovers and missed opportunities for the Lady ’Cats. Laquey led at the…
Read MoreComing Events January 19, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 19. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter DAR will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sybil’s Restaurant in St. James on Saturday, January 21. The state Regent will be attending. Visitors are welcome.…
Read MoreClassifieds: January 19 – January 25, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/1/tfn For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/39/2tc For Sale: Jumbo farm fresh eggs, $4 a dozen. Call 417-967-3143, Joyce Dunigan, Houston. H/39/1tp For…
Read MoreObituary – Steven L. Ingram
Steven (Steve) Lynn Ingram, age 65, son of Ada (Wallace) and Vernon Ingram, was born October 18, 1957, in Salem, Mo. He passed away on January 9, 2023, at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Mo. Steve married the love of his life, Carlene (Rogers) Ingram on March 16, 1991, at the home of his parents…
Read MoreClass of 2029 Underground Railroad Quilt
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Class of 2029 learned the story of the Underground Railroad Quilt during the first semester of classes. Prior to choosing and beginning their quilt blocks, the students read “The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom,” by Bettye Stroud. It is a fictional story of Hannah and her father,…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 12, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) is sponsoring the movie “Lifemark” at the Melba Theatre. A very Happy Birthday to Cindy Wampner! Licking Downtown will hold…
Read MoreR-VIII Board of Education recognized
By Supt. Cristina Wright Licking R-VIII School District Board of Education members were recognized for their volunteer service at the Monday, January 9, regular business meeting. Each year during the month of January, Licking R-VIII School District, along with school districts across the state, honor the many contributions of locally elected advocates for Missouri schoolchildren…
Read MoreA new alternative for housing
By Shari Harris, Publisher A new sign, Montauk Studios, on the north side of what once was the Scenic Rivers Inn heralds a new style of living in Licking, studio apartments. The apartments are limited to one or two residents only, and are “inspired by minimalism and eco-conscious lifestyles,” according to the website of the…
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