Second generation of three brothers serve
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking and the surrounding communities, like so many others in our country, have had multiple family members serving in the U.S. military simultaneously. Whether by draft or by choice, it began with the Revolutionary War and continues until today. Three elder Gorman brothers served during WWII, and succeeding them would…
Read MoreFirst generation of Gormans’ service
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor (Italics indicate portions of original publication in The Salem News on Nov. 6, 2018, by Erin Harrell) In Dent County, three brothers returned from war 75 years ago, all within a month of one another following the conclusion of World War II. Part of a family of 10 siblings native…
Read MoreTexas County offers Phase 1a and 1b vaccinations
By Shari Harris, Publisher On Friday, Feb. 5, Texas County Memorial Hospital and the Texas County Health Department teamed up with the Missouri National Guard, the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), the Texas County Emergency Management Director, Texas County Technical College students, and local law enforcement to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the public…
Read MoreFirst Annual Junk Derby planned for May
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. met at The Licking News office on Thursday, Feb. 4, for their monthly meeting. Present were Conway Hawn, Joan Brannam, Suzanne Blackburn, Lanie Frick, Shari Harris, Trish Kissiar-Knight, Jean Potts and John Kissiar. Decorations have been cleaned up at the Licking Mill, and a window has been repaired. Other…
Read MoreChamber Rodeo returns to Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Chamber of Commerce met at the Fox Fire Station Community Room on Thursday, Feb. 4, for their monthly meeting. The Chamber voted to offer another scholarship to a graduating senior this year. The Chamber discussed the Christmas parade and activities, and thanked Haley Floyd-Joyner for her work on it. There…
Read MoreSenior Night for LHS Boys Basketball and Cheer
By Shari Harris, Publisher Coaches, athletes, families and fans celebrated Senior Night for boys’ basketball and cheer Tuesday night, Feb. 2, between the junior varsity and varsity games against St. James. Junior varsity began the evening, fighting an evenly matched battle until the very last second. Half-time saw the Wildcats down by two, 23-25. During…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats split away games
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady ‘Cats lost on the road Monday, Feb. 1, to the Steelville Lady Cardinals, 41-58. JV pulled out an 18-16 victory. Licking bounced back in their Thursday night, Feb. 4, game against Stoutland, with a convincing 51-15 win over the Lady Tigers. The Junior Varsity also had a good…
Read MoreComing Events February 11, 2021
CANCELED BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY The Boone Township Board annual fish fry at the township shed at 16245 Hwy. AF scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, has been cancelled. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. at the lower level Administrative Center meeting room, across from the Collector’s office in…
Read MoreClassifieds: Feb. 11 – Feb. 17, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Pine lumber, 2x6x18’, $11.80 a piece; 2x8x18’, $14.40 a piece, 417-247-7761. H/42/4tp For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure – Vol. 1-2. L/1/tfn For Sale: Need something to hold your notes? Try Novel Notes, now available…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine event Thursday at TCMH
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. (February 9, 2021) – Texas County Memorial Hospital will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this coming Thursday, February 11, in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. The hospital will have 200 vaccines available, but registration is required. Online registration is required and can be achieved by…
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