Magnolia Way at Cedar Street Marketplace
By Shari Harris, Publisher Magnolia Way is described as a “modern but spicy type of flea market” on its Facebook page. The shop, located at Cedar Street Marketplace in the former Plant 7 Rawlings building on Cedar Street, is clean and inviting to shoppers, and proprietor Tracy Lohrer is dedicated to making sales for herself…
Read MoreCounty law enforcement sales tax
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey held a town hall meeting on Friday, March 11, to offer information to the public regarding the law enforcement sales tax proposal which Texas County voters will see on their ballots in April. Lindsey, Chief Deputy Rowdy Douglas, four other deputies and jailers, Presiding Commissioner and…
Read More“A Black Tie Event”
By Meri Wrest The Handmaidens of the Lord met at Destiny Worship Center on March 5, at 9 a.m. for their monthly meeting, designated on the first Saturday of each month. The theme this month was “A Black Tie Event,” based on preparing ourselves to become His bride. The exquisite table settings consisted of elegant…
Read MoreAbounding Hope Fish Fry
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Abounding Hope Church hosted a Fish Fry and Jon boat raffle Friday evening with approximately 135 people enjoying the food, friendship and fun. Frank, Richard and Ormsby Wade, with the assistance of Steve Buckner, fried 60 pounds of fish and 60 pounds of potatoes. In the fellowship hall, Marleen Taylor,…
Read MoreHealth Fair is scheduled for April 14
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. (March 11, 2022) – Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a community health fair on Thursday, April 14, from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus. This health fair will be a great opportunity for a comprehensive check of your health in a convenient…
Read MoreLicking JH/HS 2022 Archery
By Coach Jennifer Smith The Licking Junior High and High School students have had several highlights during their 2022 archery tournament season. The archery students consist of juniors Winter Dayton and Mainard Henson; sophomore Dawson Havens; freshman John Gyory; and seventh graders Adam Hagler, Blake Ammons, Hannah Beasley, Madison Wallace, Chloe Wallace and Ava…
Read MoreComing Events March 17, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 17. CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE A Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be held, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. John Catholic Church on Thursday, March 17. Carryout and in town delivery will be available; call…
Read MoreClassifieds: Mar. 17 – Mar. 23, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Best offer — two well-fed white roosters, new and used greenhouse supplies, Magic Chef microwave. Call 417-967-3143. H/47/tfp For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking News. L/38/tfn For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature…
Read MoreObituary – Benjamin “Ben” Croft
Benjamin “Ben” Lee Croft, well known horseman, union painter and life-long resident of Evening Shade, Mo., unexpectedly went to be with the lord on March 12, 2022, at the age of 54, in Waynesville, Mo. He was in his element, among good friends and horses. Ben is survived by his wife, Amy Renee (Jenkins); one…
Read MoreProposition P
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Police Chief Pat Burton visited the Licking Senior Center on Thursday to answer questions from local residents about Proposition P. The proposition is for a one-half of one percent city sales tax on purchases made within the city, for which the funds generated will be used exclusively for the Licking…
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