LHS Drama presents “Chaos in Fairytale Forest”
Photo by Shari Harris “Chaos” erupted on the stage as fairy tales became intermingled in a production by the LHS Drama department Thursday evening. Snow White (Kaytlyn Routh) stands at far left as Alice (Jasmine Smith) has the White Rabbit (Cameron Frost) by the ears and Sheriff Ogre (Gaige Nicholson) swings his club at another…
Read MoreHoliday Remembrance Service
Photo by Christy Porter Fox Funeral Home staff who assist families and friends during their time of bereavement were at the Holiday Remembrance Service; they are, pictured from left: Emma Taber, Telena Sellars, Roxanna Hock, Amanda Knoll, Gilbert Aguilar and Jackie Flaherty. By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A Holiday Remembrance Service was held last…
Read MoreWildcats remain undefeated in conference
Licking outscored Laquey 86-52 to remain undefeated in the Frisco League Conference Friday, at the Sherman Hill Field House. The Wildcats’ first quarter lead of 24-11 foretold the outcome, and Licking advanced to a 7-1 record (3-0 conference). Two Wildcats scored over 20 points, with Austin James tallying 24 points, 3 rebounds and 4…
Read MoreLady ’Cats domesticate the Bears
By Coach Steve Rissler The Lady ‘Cats opened up Frisco League regular season play with a 62-27 victory over the Lady Bears from Richland on Monday, December 12. Licking used full court 122 pressure to force RHS into nine turnovers in the first quarter, and led 15-5 after eight minutes. The Lady ’Cats put…
Read MoreComing Events December 22, 2022
VFW BINGO CANCELED VFW Bingo will be canceled on Friday, December 23, due to the anticipated winter weather. Bingo will resume on Friday, January 6. CHRISTMAS DINNER Alone? In need? Just want Christmas fellowship? This is for YOU! The Licking Christian Church will host a free Christmas Dinner from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Christmas…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 22 – December 28, 2022
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Read MoreSearch for suspect who fired on MSHP Trooper
On December 18, 2022, at approximately 1:19 a.m., a Trooper attempted to stop a white, 2006 Cadillac Escalade, for failing to signal on Parsons Road, north of US 60 Highway, in Carter County. A short pursuit ensued, during which the suspect stopped his vehicle, exited, and began firing upon the Trooper. The Trooper’s patrol…
Read MoreObituary – William “Bob” Skaggs
William Robert “Bob” Skaggs, of Newburg, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on April 10, 1947 in Phelps County, Mo., to the late Charles Roland “Slim” Skaggs, Sr. and Alice Faye (Patton) Skaggs. On September 6, 1980, he married Maureen Veronica (Ennis) Skaggs. In addition…
Read MoreObituary – Lura Hagler
Lura Hagler was born September 26, 1923, in Licking, Missouri, to Berry and Grace Adams Crow. She passed away at the age of 99 on December 12, 2022, at Springfield Villa Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. Lura was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ until…
Read MorePursuit and assault charges against Salem man
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey. Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. During the early morning hours of December 15, 2022, a Texas County Deputy was dispatched to Route VV in the Licking area for a report of a vehicle fleeing from an attempted traffic stop by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy patrolled the area and eventually…
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