Obituary – Franklin D Sullins
Franklin D Sullins was born to Clabe and Clara Mae Sullins on December 9, 1942, in Kinderpost, Mo. He went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by those he loved. Frank accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized on Sunday, June 14,…
Read MoreTown Hall meeting held in Licking
The Texas County Republicans held a Town Hall meeting at the Fox Community Room on Friday, June 12. Speakers at the meeting included Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Smith, who is running unopposed for Prosecuting Attorney this year; incumbent Presiding Commissioner Scott Long and his opponent in the August Republican primary, Chance Bland; and incumbent Circuit…
Read MoreLicking Fireworks Show to be held June 27
The annual Fireworks Show at Deer Lick Park in Licking will be held on June 27 this year. This year’s event includes vendors, live music, extended pool hours, and a Fatal Vision program put on by the Licking Police Department. The event begins at 5 p.m., with vendors offering a variety of food choices, including…
Read MoreLicking High School Super Reunion
A Super Reunion multi-day event was held at Boiling Springs over the weekend, with all Licking High School alumni invited. The rain may have decreased the numbers, but those attending enjoyed a side-by-side/jeep ride, live music by the KC Ritz Band, tunes spun by The Road Show DJs, and, as organizer Janice Gorman Heavin stated,…
Read MoreFood giveaway for families with school age children
Coming Events: June 18, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. RODEO The Central Family Rodeo Association will be presenting a Rodeo at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena on June 19 (8 p.m.) and June 20 (7 p.m.) There will be a pre-show one…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 18-24, 2026
Yard Sale: Multi-family Yard Sale: 1120 Orchard Grove, Houston, Friday and Saturday. Furniture, baby items, toys, tiller, non-working mower, bed frame and much more! H/9/1tp Massive multi-family yard sale: 7 am – 5 pm June 19 & June 20, 1133 Hawthorn St., Houston. There’s something for everyone: kids’ clothes, toys, men & women clothes, tools,…
Read MoreObituary – Brenda K. Burke
Brenda Kay (Sullins) Burke left this earth on June 15, 2026, at the age of 60. Brenda was born to Norval Sullins and Reta Scurlock on December 28, 1965, in Houston, Mo. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Randy Lee. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses,…
Read MoreWILDCATS THIRD IN STATE!
After a disappointing loss to Blair Oaks in the semifinal round of the Class 3 State Tournament last week, the Licking Wildcats rallied to defeat Scott City and bring home the title of Third Place. The young Wildcats, with two seniors and a single junior on the roster, rolled into Ozark on Wednesday, June 3.…
Read MoreLocal Sheltered Workshops and CASA Chapters receive support from Intercounty Electric
Recently, Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association presented checks totaling $38,500 to three local CASA Chapters and five Sheltered Workshop organizations. The three CASA Chapters include CASA of South Central Missouri, 37th Judicial CASA, and Mid-Ozark CASA. These organizations provide advocacy to abused and neglected children in the court system. Each of the three organizations received $7,000…
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