Sen. Eslinger elected to majority caucus whip position
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, has been elected by her colleagues to serve as majority whip, a key position in caucus leadership, during the 102nd General Assembly. As whip, Sen. Eslinger will verify support for pending legislation and ensure senators are present to vote. “I am humbled by the support of…
Read MoreSalvation Army Kettle Drive to begin
Submitted The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive will begin this Saturday, November 19, at the Town & Country Super Market, and end December 24. We fell short of our goal last year, but feel confident with many people stepping up and helping fill all of the time slots, we will meet our goal of $6,000…
Read MoreLicking Elementary Pre-K through 3rd Grade Quarterly Awards
The following Pre-K through 3rd grade students were recognized for 1st Quarter Perfect Attendance: Pre-K: Whitlei Alllgire, Rika Blazier, Dawson Diedrich, Nora Johnson, Zane McHolland, Adeline Moncrief, Bryor Rector and Aiden Vestal. Kindergarten: Sawyer Parrish, Jase Walker, Elaina Akers, Colson Enfield, Ezra Morgan, Henry Giller, Embersin Sherrill and Johna Taylor. 1st Grade: Annaliese Beers, Ezekiel…
Read MoreStout earns 2nd Team All-Region honors
The Southwest Cross Country Coaches Association (SWCCCA) released their All-Region Cross Country teams last week. Ten runners were named in boys and girls categories to each of the classes’ first teams, second teams and honorable mentions. Licking High School sophomore Levi Stout was named to the SWCCCA Class 2 All-Region Cross Country second team,…
Read MoreComing Events November 17, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17. 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL Licking Assembly of God will host their 4th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal beginning at 12 p.m. at 205 Highway 63, on Thursday, November 24. This community event is open…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 17 – November 23, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 -19. No early birds. 7747 Lay Road, from Houston take B Hwy. 2 miles to Morton Road on left, follow signs. H/30/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/46/1tp…
Read MoreObituary – Bracy D. Borel, Sr.
Bracy David Borel, Sr., was born February 20, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas. He died in his home at Bo’s Hollow in Salem, Mo., on November 9, 2022. He was the only son of Clarence Borel and Thelma (Pierce) Borel. Funeral services were held November 10, 2022. Burial followed at Bo’s Hollow Farm. Bracy was…
Read MoreTEXAS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS – UNOFFICIAL
In this edition: November 10, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. LPHC will hold a Chili and Dessert Cook Off on Friday, November 11; veterans eat free. A Veterans Day Sale will be going on at Larinda’s Furniture & Antiques. Country Crafts & Flea…
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