Obituary – Maurice “Morris” Wade
Maurice “Morris” Glenn Wade, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away July 18, 2022. Morris was born on September 16, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Max and Mabel (Firestine) Wade. Morris worked as a laborer for the MoDOT Highway Department, eventually retiring from his position. Morris enjoyed jig dancing, fishing, deer and turkey…
Read MorePursuit ends in fugitive arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff HOUSTON, Mo. (July 15, 2022) – On the evening of July 14, 2022, the Missouri State Highway Patrol initiated a pursuit of a possible intoxicated driver on Lone Pine Road. The pursuit traveled across several county roads along the Wright/Texas county line. The highway patrol vehicle in the…
Read MoreObituary – Donnie G. James
Donnie Gene James was born on January 10, 1944, in Shannon County, Mo. He passed away July 13, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. Donnie is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Joyce James; parents, Arthur and Lela James; brothers, Archie James, Frank James, Danny James and infant brother, Ronald Dale James; sisters, Geraldine Brimm, Wilma…
Read MoreLeadership team takes helm at TCMH with CEO exit
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Following a meeting of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Wednesday, July 13, Chris Strickland is no longer employed at TCMH. Strickland was chief executive officer at TCMH, a position he assumed in April 2021. Board members unanimously voted in favor of the employment decision. Following the vote,…
Read MoreA trip down Memory Lane
The 37th Annual Rt. 63 Car & Bike Show was held Saturday, July 9, at Licking’s Old City Park. Despite a drizzly morning, more than 80 car and bike enthusiasts brought their treasured vehicles to show and to compete for bragging rights. Door prizes were given throughout the day. Entrants received fun goody bags that…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 14, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares a thoughtful reminder on how to end each parting in “Palls and Pals.” Larry Dablemont finds “Lunkers in a Lonely Place.” The kids went fishing with the help of the Missouri Conservation Department at last weeks…
Read MoreVolunteers make Truck & Tractor Pull a success
By Shari Harris, Publisher Over 1,000 people attended the MMTTPA Truck & Tractor Pull at R&S Track on Saturday evening, July 9. Spectators enjoyed watching some of Mid-Missouri’s finest pullers compete on the track located on Shafer Road, just northwest of Licking. All the favorite foods were available, with volunteers and vendors busy at and…
Read MoreMissouri Ozark Rally coming to Texas County
Submitted (July 5, 2022) – The 100AW Performance Rally Group is partnering with the Texas County Commission to bring rally racing to the county. The Missouri Ozark Rally is planned for Saturday, July 30, near Cabool. In April, Kim DeMotte, President of the 100AW Performance Rally Group, approached the commission in search of a home…
Read MoreObituary – Mary “Sharlene” Wilson
Mary Sharlene Wilson, age 73, of Big Piney, Mo., passed away in her home where she gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was surrounded by her family as she entered the glorious gates of Heaven. Sharlene is survived by her loving husband, Danny Joe Wilson; their three children, Shelly Mari (Wilson)…
Read MoreMissouri Wellness Mission serves dual purpose
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) hosted a South Central Missouri Wellness Mission Thursday, June 30, through Friday, July 8. The Wellness Mission fulfilled two purposes: the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program, a DoD military training opportunity, provided joint training opportunities to increase deployment…
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