Fugitive Arrest/Pursuit
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of March 17, 2021, Texas County Deputies patrolling Shafer Road, in the Licking area attempted to make a traffic stop on a Ford truck. The driver of the truck did not stop, and deputies initiated a pursuit that traveled across Buffalo Road to…
Read MoreFatal shooting
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of March 22, 2021, Texas County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Nagle Drive in the Elk Creek area for a report of a 9-year-old child with a gunshot wound. An investigation revealed that the victim was shot by a younger sibling.…
Read More“Winter’s Work II” Art Showing & Reception
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreLicking R-VIII Archery Program
By Coach Jennifer Smith Students in grades 5 through 12 in the Licking R-VIII School District completed their season at the State MoNASP (Missouri National Archery in Schools Program) Tournament on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Students have been practicing after school since the beginning of December 2020 for competition in the 2021 Bullseye 10/15M tournaments.…
Read MoreComing Events March 25, 2021
EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED The Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Hickory Manor and the Licking Chamber of Commerce will not be held this year to ensure safety of spectators, volunteers and participants, related to COVID-19. FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will not be held this year. If someone is interested…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 25 – March 31, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Two-Family Yard Sale: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 2 – 3, 627 Cleveland Rd., behind Pizza Hut, Houston. Women’s clothes and shoes, large men’s clothes, kitchen items. H/48/1tp For Sale: Hay For Sale: 4 x 5 net wrapped in barn. Licking. 573-578-7210. L/10/3tc For Sale: International 1190 mower-conditioner, 7 foot and a…
Read MoreObituary – Hazel P. Miles
Hazel Pauline (Baker) Miles was born December 1, 1921, in Upton, Mo. to Aaron and Susan Anna (Edwards) Baker, and passed away March 21, 2021, making her 99 years, 3 months and 20 days. Hazel graduated from Houston High School. She attended college at Bolivar, Mo. and went on to teach for two years at…
Read MoreObituary – Sharon K. Sullins
Sharon Kaye (Storie) Sullins was born October 25, 1943, in Ellis Prairie, Mo. She departed her earthly home in Licking, Mo. to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18th, 2021 at the age of 77. Sharon Kaye married Harold D. Sullins on August 15, 1959, and to this union four boys were born,…
Read MoreSilver lining to COVID cloud for Licking Elementary
By Shari Harris, Publisher The long anticipated replacement of trailers at the Licking R-VIII Elementary School appears to be near, thanks to government funds related to COVID relief. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds come from the U.S. government, and Missouri Governor Mike Parson allocates the money to schools based on student…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 18, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week in the FFA Edition, we proudly support and recognize, along with many others, the Licking FFA Chapter. The chapter shares with you numerous articles about and photos of their officers and the events of the past year.…
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