Obituary – Teresa D. Cole
Teresa Dian (ReVelle) Cole, age 59, daughter of John and Joan (Cavaness) ReVelle, was born April 2, 1962, in Houston, Mo. She gained her wings December 30, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Rolla, Mo. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, grandparents and two uncles. She is survived by her husband, James of Success;…
Read More2021 Year in Review January – June
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January – Licking and many parts of Missouri began 2021 with an icy start. Within a few days the precipitation melted away in “rain showers.” Erin McConnell was sworn in as a City of Licking Alderman in a December 2020 special session; he was then elected to the position in…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 30, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on “There Are Gifts and There Are Gifts!” What he thought was a gift actually ate the gift. Larry Dablemont reminiscences about “New Year’s Eve 1963,” and how priorities change with the passing of time. Through…
Read MoreAssault 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…
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