Obituary – 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…
Read MoreObituary – Quinton B. Bates, Sr.
Quinton Bailey Bates, Sr., passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born September 21, 1930, at home in Texas County to Frank and Elizabeth (Bates) Bates. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Marlett on December 12, 1959, and they shared a little over 61 years together before…
Read More2022 Homecoming Coronation
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 2022 Homecoming Game was an evening of excitement for the filled auditorium at Sherman Hill Field House. Junior Varsity started the evening off right with a half-game win over the Iberia Rangers. The Homecoming Coronation was held between games, including a salute to LHS alumni and basketball teams from decades…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 20, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield tells big fish stories in “Greatness in Guiding,” while Larry Dablemont shares duck hunting and canine companions in “Bolt & Lad.” Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett shares how reading is perfect for winter weather and offers selections from the Licking…
Read MoreSeeds of patriotism
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 held the 2021 – 2022 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet Monday evening. The evening began with prayer by Chaplain Ed Folger and a meal with choice of three entrees, provided by the VFW and Ed and Joyous Folger, with salads, vegetables and…
Read MoreHuman trafficking
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and while one might think that human trafficking is not an issue in rural areas such as ours, recognizing key indicators can help prevent or stop the crime and help save a life, everywhere. “Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or…
Read MoreQuilts for a cause
Lady ‘Cats defeat St. James and add two conference wins
Coach Steve Rissler The Lady Hornets of Laquey traveled to the comfy confines of the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse on Thursday for a Frisco League Matchup. Licking started fast, jumping out to a 10-0 lead before back-to-back threes from Laquey made it a game for a little bit. The girls didn’t panic and kept on grinding…
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