Texas County bridge maintenance
MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (January 25, 2022) – Route AE in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. Bridgework will be conducted at various locations between Route AH and Route M. Weather permitting; work will take place Monday, Jan. 31…
Read MoreSickness affects St. James Tournament
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking’s opening round in the St. James Tournament Tuesday, Jan. 18, was against the St. James Tigers. The Tigers came out ahead, 78-44, in the contest, moving Licking to the consolation bracket of the tournament. Licking’s record fell to 8-8, with 4-0 in the conference. With the Wildcats keeping within striking…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats finish fourth at Rogersville
By Coach Steve Rissler The Lady Wildcats traveled to the Rogersville tournament last week to compete against some of the best teams in southwest Missouri. Licking drew Webb City in the first round. The ‘Cats were seeded third and Webb sixth. Licking was short-handed due to sickness, missing starters Kylie Taylor and Abbie Sullins, and…
Read MoreComing Events January 27, 2022
NO BINGO There will be no Bingo at the VFW Post 6337 in Licking on Friday, January 28. LICKING MILL FUNDRAISER FISH FRY, LIVE MUSIC & AUCTION A fish fry and auction, with live music by Herman Hall, will be held beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Licking VFW Hall on Saturday, February 19. Funds…
Read MoreClassifieds: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: 1998 Coca Cola Barbie #3, 1998 Nolan Miller Barbie #1 Sheer Illusion, never removed from box. Call: 573-453-2777. L/4/3tp 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 – Leota L. Courtney
Leota Lorene (Mayberry) Courtney, 97, of Springfield, formerly of Raymondville, Mo., passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1924, to John Allen Mayberry and Mattie (Noble) Mayberry, one of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; one brother; seven sisters; one grandson; and one great…
Read MoreObituary – Rebecca “Becky” Hicks
Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Hicks, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2022, at her family home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Sharon and the late Larry Williams on April 8, 1962. Becky spent her childhood in Centralia, Mo., and enjoyed fishing with her parents,…
Read MoreObituary – Daniel L. Brown
Daniel Lee Brown, age 62, was born April 3, 1959, to Lester Dean and Eyvonne (Hildebrand) Brown in Rolla, Mo. He passed away on January 19, 2022, at home in Beulah, Mo. Daniel was a 1977 graduate of Waynesville High School. He later went to school to become a Chef, completing an apprenticeship at the…
Read MoreObituary – Donald K. Jordan
On January 17, 2022, Donald Kent Jordan, loving husband, father, Papa and friend went to be with the Lord. Don was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on April 1, 1940, to the late Edward and Ruby (Jackson) Jordan. Don was a 1958 graduate of Rolla High School. He married Charlotte Hood in 1959 and to…
Read MoreObituary – Sidney M. Wilson
Sidney M. Wilson, 99, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Lutz, Fla., near Tampa. His parents, Leslie E. Wilson and Avis N. Mitchell of Licking, Mo.; his three brothers, Robert Wilson of Albuquerque, N. Mex., Wade Wilson of St. Louis, Mo., and Richard Wilson of Dallas, Tex.; his wife, Bettye Stewart Wilson, and his…
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