Coming Events: April 23, 2026
SENIOR CITIZEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNEY A senior citizen’s trout fishing tournament will be held at Montauk State Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. It is open to men and women age 60 years or older. MONTAUK ARBOR DAY Free tree seedlings will be handed out to park visitors at the…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 23 – 29, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Queen size mattress, bought and changed my mind, slightly used, 12 in. deep $300.00 obo, full mattress, slightly used $50.00, stamina bike, used, very good condition $100.00. Call or text 417-217-0742. H/1/trp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie…
Read MoreObituary – Cynthia F. Million
Cynthia Faye (Rogers) Million was born November 9, 1960, to Clark Rogers and Wanda (King) Rogers, of Licking, Mo. She departed this life on April 1, 2026, at the age of 65 years. She was a woman of faith and spent time in her Bible and with God in prayer. Through her character she truly…
Read MoreIn This Edition: April 16, 2026
Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: See two heartfelt Thank You ads, along with the Texas County Book Sale, a Chocolate Tasting at the Senior Center and an Annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale at Licking…
Read MoreEaster Bunny returns to Old City Park
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreBrannam receives 2026 Missouri Senior Service Award
Licking business owner and volunteer Joan Brannam was honored Monday as a recipient of a 2026 Missouri Senior Service Award at a formal ceremony hosted by Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger. Brannam and her husband, Jim, live in Success, Mo. The Missouri Senior Service Awards honor Missouri residents 60 years of age and older who have…
Read MoreCounty votes in General Municipal Election
Just over 2,000 ballots were cast in the General Municipal Election in Texas County on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The City of Licking had aldermen on the ballot for both wards, but both were incumbents and both were unopposed. The Licking R-VIII School board was not required to have candidates on the ballot this year,…
Read MoreR-8 Teachers of the Year announced
The Licking R-VIII School District announced the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year for the Elementary and Secondary campuses on Friday, April 3. Miss Ashley Creek and Mrs. Judy Beckett received the honors this year. Miss Creek is a Third Grade Teacher at Licking Elementary School and was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Elementary Principal…
Read MoreLicking History Club visits Shiloh, Corinth and Elvis Presley Birthplace
Justin Coffey, Social Studies Teacher The Licking History Club recently traveled south for an educational trip that gave members the chance to experience history firsthand. Stops on the trip included Shiloh National Military Park, Corinth, the Corinth Contraband Camp and the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo. At Shiloh, club members walked the battlefield and learned…
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