Texas County 4-H Shooting Sports Safety Class
Univ. of Mo. Ext. Texas County 4-H shooting sports is planning their upcoming season. Youth can enroll in Shooting Sports Safety as a stand-alone project, or must complete the safety class as a pre-requisite to participate in any other shooting sports disciplines. The class will be held online and is a requirement for youth that…
Read MoreComing Events March 18, 2021
TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MEETING The Texas County Democrat meeting will be held in Houston at 6 p.m. at the lower level Administrative Center meeting room, across from the Collector’s office, on Thursday, March 18. Social distancing and mask protocol will be followed. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEETING…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 18 – March 24, 2021
For Sale: Hay For Sale: 4 x 5 net wrapped in barn. Licking. 573-578-7210. L/10/2tc For Sale: Queen solid oak bedroom set, medium brown, new mattress, nine-drawer dresser, big mirror, five-drawer chest of drawers, lots of scrolling details, price is negotiable; quilt rack, solid wood, excellent condition, almost new, $40 or best offer; solid wood,…
Read MoreObituary – John P. Buchanan, Jr.
John Paul Buchanan, Jr., 71, was welcomed into his eternal home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 13, 2021, at his home in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by his family. A gentle and honorable man, with a great sense of humor, he served his family devotedly and desired to live his life for…
Read MoreObituary – Donald L. Hubbs
Donald Lee Hubbs, age 80, of Houston, Mo., passed away March 13, 2021, at his home. He was born April 18, 1940, at Ashley Creek, Mo. to Lecil and Lillie (Scantlin) Hubbs. Don was saved as a young boy at Central Baptist Church. After finishing High School, he worked at International Shoe Company until it…
Read MoreCANCELED – State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory
CANCELED – Hardcastle was located safe. MSHP The Thayer Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 9091 MO 142, Thayer, Mo. at 9:30 p.m. on March 11, 2021. Missing Is: Nicole Hardcastle a white, female, age 26. The endangered missing person: Nicole Hardcastle, is a white,…
Read MoreLicking Fire Department Chili Supper
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Volunteer Fire Department held a chili supper fundraiser Saturday at the Fox Fire Station Community Room. Chief Jimmy Sherrill reported over $700 was made before expenses. The funds are to be used for purchasing new equipment for firefighters. Their equipment cycles out of usefulness after a period of years…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 11, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Chamber of Commerce discussed upcoming events including Rodeo preparations. Rick Mansfield went fishing due to “Something Missing,” and shared in laughter. Licking Residential Care announced an Employee of the Month, while the Old Timer shared “A Senior…
Read MoreHope needs a helping hand
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor CASA of South Central Missouri needs volunteers to help change a child’s story; become a CASA volunteer. CASA is a child advocacy group that believes in and supports every child in foster care. South Central CASA of the 25th Judicial District had its start in Phelps County in 2004 and…
Read More