Obituary – 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 MoreRep. Cook’s mobile office in Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher State Representative Bennie Cook, District 142, held mobile offices Monday in several locations throughout Texas County. He met with citizens at Licking City Hall between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Cook discussed several topics brought up by constituents, including law enforcement needs and changes in the area, including upcoming sales tax…
Read MoreProgressive Ozark Bank hosts Pool Day
2022 Texas County Livestock Fair Schedule
Coming Events July 21, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES The Licking Texas County Library’s Summer Reading Program “Oceans of Possibilities” will feature Kaleidoscope on Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m. For more information call 573-674-2038. TEXAS CO. DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MTG. The…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 21 – July 27, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/29/1tp 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…
Read MoreObituary – Dana L. Barton
Dana Ladena Barton was born April 29, 1958, to Ernie and Leona (Daugherty) Skaggs, and passed away July 18, 2022. Dana married Larry (Pepsi) Teem on February 6, 1976. To this union two children were born, Trisha and Anthony. After Larry’s passing in February 2001, Dana married Lonnie Barton on May 24, 2003. She loved…
Read More#giveCASA 2022
Submitted A child with a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is more likely to become a productive and contributing adult. It has been said that when a child in foster care has been matched with a CASA volunteer, that child just blossoms and evolves. “My case is an example of exactly why I became…
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