A Big Chill at Big Rock Candy Mountain
By Shari Harris, Publisher Nearly two years of remodeling and upgrades culminated in the season opening of Big Rock Candy Mountain near Jadwin earlier this month. Featuring rental cabins, RV and primitive camping spots, an inground saltwater pool, a general store, and the Big Chill Bar & Grill, Big Rock Candy Mountain is well on…
Read MoreMU Extension annual meeting
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual meeting of the University of Missouri Texas County Extension was held Thursday evening, March 24, at the Texas County Extension Office in Houston. Attendees were treated to a meal before the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report by County Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson. The report highlighted the Extension’s work…
Read MoreFloyds win cemetery Corn Hole Tournament
Post-Season awards for LHS athletes
Several Licking athletes have been honored recently for their efforts on the court, and in the classroom. Academic All-State honors were announced this semester for Volleyball, with Maci Sparks, Hannah Medlock, Kiley Ingram, Kylie Taylor, Abbie Sullins, Winter Murray and Linzie Wallace meeting the requirements for maintaining a 3.6 cumulative GPA for their career and…
Read MoreTennis starts season
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreWildcats win State Farm Houston Wood Bat Classic
By Coach Harv Antle HOUSTON, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats claimed the championship of the 2022 State Farm Houston Wood Bat Classic on Saturday with a 9-4 victory over the Cuba Wildcats. Licking was patient at the plate and parlayed just three hits into nine runs as they drew 11 walks. Meanwhile, Licking’s pitchers scattered…
Read MoreComing Events March 31, 2022
FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference will be held…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 31 – April 6, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Two-Family Garage Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, located at 18700 Vandeveer Rd., north of Yukon, second house on left. Antiques, car parts, coolers, toy box, electric lights, freezer containers, canning jars, lots of miscellaneous, clothing. H/49/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area.…
Read MoreUpdate on Homicide investigation near Eunice
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. MARCH 30, 2022 UPDATE: A male suspect is in custody; the investigation indicates he is the only suspect involved. The investigation is ongoing, however, there is no danger to the community at this time. Formal charges have not been filed yet; additional information will be released pending…
Read MoreObituary – Lenzy E. Smith
Lenzy Elmer Smith was born on February 4, 1953, in Great Lakes, Ill., to Lenzy Sr. and Anna (Edgerton) Smith. Lenzy moved from Monck’s Corner, S.C. to Licking, Mo., in the spring of 1972, with his parents and siblings, after he graduated from Berkley High School. Lenzy and his family attended church at Rock Springs…
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