Hall advances to State Oratorical Contest
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School Sophomore Sami Hall has qualified for the state level of competition in the American Legion Oratorical Contest for high school students. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution. Hall was awarded a bronze medal when she won the…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 3, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield remembers an Ozark celebration of “Groundhog Day,” while Larry Dablemont says “Duck Season Gone,” and shares how to hunt for geese. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett shares Story Time at the library in “Bookends.” This week’s recipe in Ozarks Cooks…
Read MoreFarmgirl Floral Boutique
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Katie Kinder, owner of Farmgirl Floral Boutique, is excited to have now opened a brick and mortar store after several years as a studio-wedding florist, with her quality floral design shared by social media, event venues, photographers and word of mouth. “I am accomplishing an eagerly anticipated goal,” said…
Read MoreMurder-Suicide in Houston
The Houston Police Department reported what is likely a murder-suicide, which occurred on Thursday, January 27. A Houston man and woman and a 16-year-old boy were found deceased from gunshot wounds in a residence on Sommerfield Drive, Houston. Houston police officers responded to a call to assist EMS with an unresponsive male at approximately 7:55…
Read MoreLicking Alumni Banquet
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The long time tradition of the Licking Alumni Banquet will not be held in May 2022 due to health concerns of COVID. The banquet was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 also due to COVID concerns. With this year’s announcement, organizers since 1996, Linda Friend and Sharon Stephens, also shared that…
Read MoreCarter County drug investigation results in multiple arrests
MSHP WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (January 26, 2022) – In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, officers with the South Central Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Carter County Sheriff’s Department, concluded a series of long-term narcotics investigations in Carter County, Mo. As a result of these…
Read MoreJoyner portrays Respect
On Thursday, January 27, Lt. Col. Christopher Scott presented Licking High School senior Krysta Joyner with an Army Values Leadership Award recognizing her excellence in demonstrating the Army Value of Respect. Respect was the January character trait recognized by Fort Leonard Wood. Local schools were invited to nominate a student in grades 7-12 who…
Read MoreWildcats win boy’s side of the Big Cat Classics
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Wildcats traveled to Salem Friday night, January 28, for the second half of this year’s Big Cat Classic. The Wildcats made a clean sweep of this year’s trophies winning 71-61 over the Salem Tigers. The Junior Varsity started the evening with a convincing 69-21 win, raising their season…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats win first half of Big Cat Classic
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats played the girls’ half of the Big Cat Classic games Tuesday, January 25, in a home contest and kept the trophy for another year, defeating the Salem Tigers 72-49. Junior varsity started the evening with a half-game and nearly shut out the JV Tigers, 27-4. Photos…
Read MoreComing Events February 3, 2022
SERENITY MANSION The Child and Family Empowerment Center, Serenity Mansion, is a Recovery and Re-Entry Support Service. The organization has recently acquired an additional property for use as a community center and living facility. They will be holding a building cleanup and rehab at 10 a.m. on location at 511 First Street in Houston, Saturday,…
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