Road Rally weekend
The Missouri Ozark Rally will be held in southern Texas County this Saturday, July 30. The action begins with the Parc Expose at the Texas County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Rally organizers explain this is where fans can see the cars up close and meet the drivers. A spectator point will allow…
Read MoreSevere drought in Texas County
By Shari Harris, Publisher Governor Parson signed an executive order on July 21 calling upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to activate the Drought Assessment Committee and the associated drought impact teams. According to a drought map released by the National Drought Mitigation Center the same day, Texas and surrounding counties are among…
Read MoreMental health issues increase in Gen Z
By Winter Murray, 2022 Summer Intern Mental health is a major problem. There are increased behavioral issues at schools, more people of all ages are turning to drugs and alcohol, overwhelming pressures exist in our society, and a growing number of people are unable to sustain employment due to mental health issues, impacting the work…
Read MoreHuff, Backues commended at Board meeting
The Licking R-VIII School Board met on Thursday, July 21, for their first regular monthly meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. Board members and school administrators were present for the meeting, with the exceptions of Board member Debbie Cook, HS Principal Jarad Rinne and Elementary Principal Telena Haneline. Also present were two community members. Board…
Read MoreYouth program means education and fun
IECA LICKING, Mo. – Madison Lane, Licking; Destiny Miller, Plato; Delanie Rowland, Houston; Alex Chinn, Rolla; Aimee Yearwood, Summersville and Jaiden Briggs, Summersville were among the 90 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 13-15, 2022,…
Read MoreComing Events July 28, 2022
BINGO CANCELLED The Licking VFW Post 6337 will not have Bingo on Friday, July 29. KIDS TROUT TOURNAMENT Dorman L. Steelman Lodge is sponsoring a Kids Trout Tournament from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montauk State Park on Saturday, July 30. There are two age categories, 11 years and under, and 12 to 15…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 28 -Aug. 3, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, 16794 Sunset Drive, Houston H/14/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Closeout on new discontinued tires and new tires. We also have lots of used tires. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/13/2tc For Sale: New at The Licking News, “Missives: The Eternal Quest,” a Christian fiction novel by DK Barnes. L/1/tfn…
Read MoreObituary – Mary Jane Sullins
Mary Jane Sullins, 75, was born July 20, 1946, in Success, Mo., to Jesse Vernon (Jack) and Dollie Mae Buckner. She departed this life on July 13, 2022, in Rolla, Mo. She married Kenneth Sullins on June 11, 1971, and they celebrated 47 years together. To this union three daughters were born, Melena Marie, Meranda…
Read MoreLPHC 4th Annual Bike Show
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The LPHC 4th Annual Bike Show was held Saturday at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, again providing the opportunity for bikers, junior bikers, community organizations, friends and families to meet, share stories and visit, have fun and win prizes. Photos by Christy Porter Photos by Christy Porter Greeting…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 21, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See this week’s edition for the election notices and don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, August 2! Sometimes it’s hard to grasp the word and concept of “Free,” explains Rick Mansfield in Reflections from the Road. Larry Dablemont shares…
Read More