Lady Wildcats win three of four in Holiday Tournament
The Licking Lady Wildcats entered the 12-team Mountain Grove Holiday Tournament as the number six seed and faced 11th-seed Houston in the first round on Monday, December 22. Two weeks after defeating the Houston Lady Tigers on their home court, the Lady Wildcats were victorious again, with a lopsided score of 70-40. Almost all Licking…
Read MoreComing Events: December 31, 2025
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: December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026
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Read MoreObituary – Terry L. Dawson
Terry Lynn Dawson (Ray), aged 70, passed away on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on August 16, 1955, in Salem, Missouri, to Bill and Norma Jean Ray. Terry lived a life devoted to her Lord and Savior, and her family and friends. Terry lived in Licking, Missouri, most…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 24, 2025
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Read MoreLicking Elementary presents Christmas Concert to packed house
The Licking Elementary School Concert was held on Monday evening, December 15, and a standing-room-only crowd of family and friends were on hand for the event. The concert began with Mrs. Clonts’ and Mrs. Williams’ preschool classes. Under the direction of Mrs. Clonts, these students gave a lively and animated performance of “Jingle Bells” and…
Read MoreAnnual Texas County Shop With a Hero event
Organizers anticipated between 240 and 250 children would attend the annual Shop With a Hero event at Houston Walmart on Saturday morning. Members of Texas County law enforcement, firefighters, dispatchers, emergency medical services, South Central Corrections Center staff and more were on hand to help children in need shop for toys, clothing, food and other…
Read MoreWinter Wonderland at SCCC
SCCC The halls of South Central Correctional were transformed into a genuine Winter Wonderland last week, marking the institution’s first-ever holiday event dedicated to family connection and the spirit of the season. In a powerful display of community and togetherness, the correctional facility hosted a special event allowing incarcerated individuals to spend precious, quality time…
Read MoreWildcats add two conference wins
By Coach Chris Harris The Wildcats started the week off by hosting conference opponent Crocker. After a little bit of a slow start, the Cats took off defeating the Lions, 60-23. The defense set the tone for the game, collecting 15 steals on 18 total forced turnovers, scoring 24 points off those turnovers. The defense…
Read MoreLady Cats week in review
On Monday, December 15, the Lady Wildcats faced conference foe Richland on the Lady Bears’ home court. The Lady Cats held a five-point lead at the half. The two teams battled it out defensively, but a deficit near the end of the fourth quarter forced Licking to send Richland to the charity line. The Lady…
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