Local high school student’s class project becomes real campaign for Progressive Ozark Bank
Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that a marketing project created by a local high school senior will soon become part of a real advertising campaign promoting the bank’s Kids Grow Savings account. Amaya King, a senior at Licking High School, developed the campaign as part of her Applied Math class, where students were…
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Licking man arrested for drug trafficking
Roger E. Burgess, age 59, of Licking, was arrested on February 20, 2026, by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department after a pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of State Route AY and Ashley Creek Road. The incident began when a gold-colored minivan fled from a Houston police officer during a traffic stop. A…
Read MoreCharges of Stealing and Trespassing filed against Licking man
Louis Gregory Jr., age 63, of Licking, was arrested on February 23, 2026, for charges of felony Stealing – $750 or more, and misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. A Licking Police Department officer was completing a security check and observed a white Ford pickup on the property of Current River Pole Mill on Staples Lane,…
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Licking Archery competes in Vienna
The Junior High and High School Wildcat Archery Team competed on Saturday, February 28, at Vienna High School. Seven of the ten archers on the team shot their personal bests. Jeffrey Alkire led the team with a score of 263. This was a personal best for him. He ranked 29th overall out of 105 male…
Read MoreWildcats end season with close contest
By Coach Chris Harris On Tuesday, February 24, in the opening round of the Class 3 District 9 tournament, the Wildcats traveled to Cabool and faced off against the Houston Tigers. The Cats welcomed the return of Benton Corley, who had missed the regular season recovering from knee surgery, and he started out hot, hitting…
Read MoreLady Wildcats end season in District Semifinals
The Lady Wildcats basketball team entered the Class 3 District 9 tournament on Monday, February 23, as the number 3 seed. In the first round they faced sixth seed Cabool, and came away with a big win, 56-27. A 37-53 loss to number 2 seed Willow Springs in the semifinal round on Wednesday, February 25,…
Read MoreComing Events: March 5, 2026
K OF C FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, West Highway 32, Licking, on Friday, March 6. On the menu is fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. For carry-outs, call 573-674-4010. NSDAR MARCH MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter,…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 5-11, 2026
For Sale: WW Ranch – Homestead Market Swap & Sell Flea Market, 8386 W. Highway 32, Salem. Every second Sunday, 10am to 3pm. March 8th. Call 573-247-5177, email wwrancho@yahoo.com. 30% Off Sale on most booths and Furniture Room now in progress at Rustic Haven Flea Market in Licking, Mo. For more info call 573-674-1382. L/6/8tc…
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