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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…
Read MoreObituary – Kelly A. Williams
Kelly Ann (Campbell) Williams passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 64. Kelly was born in Cabool, Mo., to Joy (Canada) Jensen and Gerald Campbell. She grew up in Missouri with her older brother, Kirk Campbell, to whom she was very close, and surrounded by her large family and many cousins…
Read MorePrecautions taken in response to active shooter threats
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor There was definite law enforcement presence at area school districts in Texas County on Friday, as a precaution to the nationwide warning via Tik Tok social media video regarding active shooter threats. “Although there were no credible threats received, the Licking Police Department took the situation very seriously and utilized…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 23, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Enjoy the Christmas edition, which features the Kindergarteners’ wishes to Santa written by the second graders; the second graders have also done the Christmas artwork sponsored by area businesses! Larry Dablemont shares his memories of “Christmas Socks,” and how…
Read MoreSanta at the library
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Young and old alike wore big smiles at the Texas County Library Licking Branch on Saturday; they were enjoying Christmas stories when who should appear but Santa…without his reindeer. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett had read The Little Fir Tree, by Margaret Wise Brown, and just finished Dino-Christmas, by Lisa Wheeler, when with…
Read MoreHoliday Remembrance Service at Fox Funeral Home
Shari Harris, Publisher Fox Funeral Home presented their Holiday Remembrance Service Monday evening. Families and friends gathered to remember and honor their lost loved ones at the service. During the ceremony, the names of those being honored, were read aloud. The trio of Pastor Paul Richardson, Mrs. Julie Richardson and Mrs. Heidi Malikowski performed “Angels…
Read MoreShop with a Hero Program helps children
HOUSTON, Mo. – The Houston Lions Club Texas County Shop with a Hero Program was held on Saturday, December 18, at the Houston Walmart. “This year we raised $24,400 and were able to help 244 children have a better Christmas. The children also had the opportunity to go shopping with some of our local heroes,”…
Read MoreLocal student receives scholarships
MSU-WP WEST PLAINS, Mo. (December 20, 2021) – Ashley A. Creek, Licking, has been awarded the James and Audrey Friend Restricted Scholarship and the Jack and Marian McNevin Endowed Scholarship from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Creek, a 2020 graduate of Licking High School in Licking, is a sophomore at MSU-WP who plans to pursue…
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