Obituary – Jackie “JD” Bays
Jackie “JD” Bays, age 60, son of Jackie Dean Bays and Opal (Elliott) Myres, was born on November 29, 1961. He passed away on February 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. JD was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. JD is preceded in death by…
Read MoreObituary – Lloyd (Tiny) Amburn
Lloyd Arthur (Tiny) Amburn, 78, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Tiny, as he was known to family and friends, was born July 21, 1943, in Oscar, Mo., to the late Susie Crabtree and Henry Amburn. He was united in marriage on November 7, 1962, to Joyce…
Read MoreObituary – Nora M. Decker
Nora Margaret Decker, 93, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at The Arbors at Lakewood in Springfield, Mo. She was born June 11, 1928, in Licking, Mo., to Lloyd and Vera Howell West. Margaret married the love of her life, Edward Decker, on November 7, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark. They were married for…
Read MoreHall 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…
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