Community makes Valentine’s Day special
Licking Residential Care turned their Valentine celebration into a fundraiser for the Residents’ Activity Fund. Visitors, staff and residents voted with pennies or more for their choice for the Valentine King and Queen. The votes were tallied on Friday, February 13, and $224.00 was raised for the Residents’ Activity Fund. This year’s King and Queen…
Read MoreHutsell advances to Show Me Skills Talent Competition Finale
The Show Me Skills Talent Competition is being held in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Cadrian Hutsell, a Licking High School alumnus, has advanced through auditions and the semifinal round to be one of the ten finalists in the competition. The talent competition gives contestants the opportunity to share their talents live in front of judges…
Read MoreLady Wildcat Basketball celebrates Senior Night
Three seniors were recognized on the Lady Wildcat Basketball team on Tuesday evening, February 10. These seniors were acknowledged for putting in the work outside of practice, being involved in other school activities and clubs, excelling in the classroom, and representing their school with character and heart. The first senior recognized was Addison Floyd. Addison…
Read MoreWildcats 6-1 in Frisco League play
By Coach Chris Harris On Tuesday, February 10, the Wildcats traveled to Newburg in a Frisco League matchup. The Varsity Cats came out hot, scoring 23 points in the first quarter and holding Newburg to 11 points. A late surge from the Wolves at the end of the second quarter cut into the lead, but…
Read MoreComing Events: February 19, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 19. LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION The annual fish fry and auction fundraiser for the historic Licking Mill will be held Saturday, February 21, at the Licking VFW Hall. Music by Herman Hall and…
Read MoreClassifieds: February 19-25, 2026
For Sale: 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 For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/8tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie Lasater’s new book “What The Coroner Saw” and…
Read MoreObituary – Brandy J. Alexander
Brandy Jean Alexander, 61, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Salina, Kansas, Brandy lived a life defined by fierce compassion, a free spirit, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. Brandy was the heart of her family and a pillar…
Read MoreObituary – Lucille “Ann” Pennington
Lucille “Ann” (Stephens) Pennington, 87, of Evening Shade, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Ann was born on August 23, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dr. William Stephens and Lucille Ann (Geary) Stephens. She grew up alongside her beloved sister in Chesterfield, Missouri. Being the only…
Read MoreObituary – Erma Darlene Reeder
Erma Darlene (King) Reeder died peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, in Licking, Missouri, at the age of 84. Darlene was born on April 8, 1941, in Licking, Missouri, to Lenza and Goldie King. She married Dan Reeder on February 2, 1968. Darlene is survived by her son, David Reeder; daughter, Elizabeth Reeder; grandson,…
Read MoreIn This Edition: February 12, 2026
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