By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the evening of April 12, 2022, a Texas County deputy patrolling Route VV in the Licking area observed a Chevrolet Equinox commit a traffic violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the contact with the driver, the deputy observed signs of drug use…

The General Municipal Election held on April 5, 2022, ended in a tie between Ward II Alderman candidates Mike Aiken (incumbent) and Linda Breedlove. In consideration of all, a special election will be held, tentatively on Tuesday, May 3, to decide the seat on the Board of Aldermen. Any questions about voting in the special…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares reflections of kids and a Montauk State Park cleanup in “Kids Will Be Kids.” Larry Dablemont is talking turkey and their population in “Wild Turkey.” Local artists and students are having fun while participating in classes…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Fire Department, with mutual aid from the City of Houston Fire Department and the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department, battled the fire and the wind for approximately three hours last Thursday evening at a house fire located at the corner of Glendale and Campbell in Licking. Fire Chief…

By Lt. Cmdr. Amy Hession, Navy Office of Community Outreach SIGONELLA, Italy – Hospitalman Lucas Green, a native of Licking, Mo., serves the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command operating out of Sigonella, Italy. Green joined the Navy one and a half years ago. “I’ve always wanted to serve, ever…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor William “Bill” Price has always been creating artwork; born and raised in the woodlands of Old Success and Boiling Springs, Mo., he still collects rocks, wood pieces and other items of interest that spark appreciation and artistic inspiration. He credits his childhood friend, Bobby Huff, as an inspiration. As youngsters…