Assault arrest
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the afternoon of December 21, 2021, Texas County Deputies responded to a report of an individual firing shots at people on Deason Drive in the Licking area. Upon arriving on scene, the deputies spoke with a male who stated he was leaving his residence with his…
Read MoreLewis & Sons Customer Appreciation Fish Fry
Christmas Day dinner at the Christian Church
Sigman and Tomaszewski receive probation
By Shari Harris, Publisher Former Texas County Sheriff James Sigman and former Chief Deputy Jennifer Tomaszewski both were sentenced to three years of probation on Wednesday, December 22, for charges of forgery for which the couple were arrested in 2018. Judge John Beger had acquitted the couple of other charges, including endangering the welfare of…
Read MoreFirst Annual South Central Missouri Christmas Choir Program
Office of State Rep. Bennie Cook JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (December 28, 2021) – State Representative Bennie Cook organized the First Annual South Central Missouri Christmas Choir Program at the Missouri State Capitol this month. The following schools were able to attend the event – Houston, Licking, Salem, Mountain Grove and Willow Springs. The students had…
Read MoreFirst round win for Wildcats
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking started the Cabool Holiday Tournament with a first round win over Eminence Monday, in a close, 75-70 win. Licking carried a 38-29 lead into halftime, but Eminence came roaring back in the third quarter, with Licking hanging onto a slim 57-56 lead going into the fourth quarter. Despite Cabool taking…
Read MoreComing Events December 30, 2021
VFW HIATUS The Licking VFW Post 6337 will have no Bingo on Friday, December 31, due to the holidays. HANDMAIDENS OF THE LORD MEETING CANCELLED The January Handmaidens of the Lord worship meeting at Destiny Worship has been cancelled. RYLEY WALLACE BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION A benefit dinner and auction will be held for Ryley…
Read MoreClassifieds: Dec. 30, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022
For Sale: 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 Has the Cure – Vol. 1-3. L/1/tfn For Sale: Need something to hold your notes? Try Novel Notes, now available at…
Read MoreObituary – Joseph L. Maddox
Joseph Lee Maddox, of Rolla, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 26th, 2021, at the age of 64. He was born on December 11, 1957, in Mexico, Mo., to the late Walter Vernon Maddox and late Mamie Lucille (Thomas) Maddox. On January 9, 2013, he married Barbara Ann (Welschmeyer) Maddox, who survives. In addition to his…
Read MoreObituary – Robert “Bob” Heiney
Robert “Bob” Allen Heiney was born on June 14, 1960, in Washington, Mo., to Daniel Thomas and Edna Marie (Headrick) Heiney. He passed away December 17, 2021, at his home in Winona, Mo., at the age of 61. Bob was united in marriage to Betty Kay Blanks on June 22, 1981, and 5 children were…
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