Pursuit ends in crash in Licking
Jason Hall, age 44, of Houston, was arrested on Friday evening, January 23, after a pursuit ended in a crash on private property off of Green Street in Licking. A Texas County deputy observed Hall driving a 1998 Lincoln Town Car on Maple Avenue and attempted to conduct a traffic stop due to Hall’s driver’s…
Read MoreK Squared Collective to celebrate Grand Opening
By Shari Harris, Publisher K Squared Collective, located in Licking on South US 63 (just across from College Street), opened for business on January 5. Their grand opening will be Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. K Squared Collective houses several vendors, including K Squared Boutique, Blonde Bohemian Boutique, Not Too Shabby…
Read MoreLicking and Ava split wins in overtime games
By Coach Chris Harris On Tuesday, January 20, Wildcat Basketball traveled to Ava to face the Bears. In the JV game the Cats started out hot, hitting several 3’s, but Ava was able to keep it close throughout. In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, Ava heaved a 3 to force overtime. In overtime…
Read MoreComing Events: January 29, 2026
SHERRILL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Sherrill Community Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at the blue building at the corner of Highway 63 and Route CC, across from Crow Creek Bar and Grill. Bob Parker will be the guest speaker, with the topic of Property Rights. Everyone is welcome to…
Read MoreClassifieds: January 29 – February 4, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/8tp For Sale: 4×5 mixed grass with clover and lespedeza hay. Fertilized, heavy, tight bales. $60 per bale of $55 per bale for 25 or more bales. (417) 259-1555 H/40/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie Lasater’s new book “What The…
Read MoreObituary – Alta J. Osborne
Alta Jewel Osborne, age 90, of Licking, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Licking, Missouri. Alta was born on September 9, 1935, in Shirley, Arkansas, to Roy Davidson and Stella Elizabeth Gibbons. She graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Missouri, in 1953. Shortly thereafter, on September 1, 1953, she married her…
Read MoreObituary – Patricia “Trish” Gorman
Patricia Lou (Floyd) Gorman was born on June 24, 1953, to Omer and Beulah (Holland) Floyd and went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026, at the age of 72. Trish married Michael Gorman on May 26, 1972, and to this union they had three children. She was a devoted wife, mother and…
Read MoreObituary – Gail Gregory
Gail Gregory, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away surrounded by loved ones at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., on Friday December 19, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on June 21,1942, in Eldon, Mo., to the late Gailen “E.G.” Rochelle and Katherine “Henson” Rochelle. She married the love of her life, Gerald…
Read MoreIn This Edition: January 22, 2026
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Read More2026 Homecoming Coronation
The 2026 Licking High School (LHS) Homecoming game and coronation were held at Sherman Hill Fieldhouse on Friday, January 16. The Licking boys varsity and junior varsity basketball teams played conference rival Iberia, with the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King Kobye Dunigan and Queen Katelyn Mitchell between games. LHS Principal Dr. Jarad Rinne emceed…
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