Obituary – Charlotte F. Brookshire
Charlotte Faye Brookshire was born October 4, 1946, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to Arthur and Francis (Cooper) Black. She died April 27, 2022, in Edgar Springs, at the age of 75 years. Charlotte married Ronald C. Brookshire on October 11, 1963. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Barbara Brookshire; and brothers, Gary and…
Read MoreObituary – Dana O. Scott
Dana Oleta (Williams) Scott, of Stockton, Mo., was born June 19, 1931, to Earl Williams and Alvaretta (Helton) Williams. Dana passed away April 23, 2022, making her age 90 years and 10 months. She attended school in Licking, graduating with the class of 1949. On July 25, 1959, she was united in marriage to Coy…
Read MoreHouston PD participates in Drug Take Back Day on April 30
MoDCI Leftover medication can be dangerous and poses threats to our communities. You can dispose of your unused or unwanted medication during the annual The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sites across Missouri. The Houston Police Department will participate in…
Read MoreBoard of Aldermen discuss Special Election
By Shari Harris, Publisher The results of the April municipal election and the upcoming special election were among the items on the agenda at the City of Licking Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, April 19. City Administrator Rhonda Kirkwood read the election results and administered the oath of office to Joe Dillard, the uncontested…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 28, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares the ways and results of “Touching Lives,” and how everyone can do it! The Texas County Museum of Art & History asks what you look for in art; chances are they have it at the museum,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Occasional Traders
Ribbon Cutting for Magnolia Way
Ribbon Cutting for Basic Biscuits
Feedlot Cafe: Good food, affordable prices
By Shari Harris, Publisher A business with more than 60 years of history in Licking received a new name last week when PJ’s Cafe became Feedlot Cafe. The restaurant was purchased by Wanda and Larry Moncrief on July 24, 2022, and customers have seen gradual changes at the business since then. In the mid- to…
Read MoreInvestigation results in murder charges
MSHP WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (April 20, 2022) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announced the arrest of Jacob D. Hearne, 19, of Mtn. View, Mo., on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. On April 19, 2022, the Mtn. View Missouri Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug…
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