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McConnell named Interim Alderman

The Licking News The Licking Board of Aldermen met in special session on Dec. 22. Business included the nomination and approval of Erin McConnell to fill the vacancy on the City of Licking Board of Aldermen, until voters can elect an alderman to the position on April 6. McConnell and incoming City Clerk Rhonda Kirkwood…

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First baby of the year arrives

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – It’s a girl! Elizabeth Grace Watkins took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2021, arriving at 12:40 p.m. on Friday, January 1st. Baby Elizabeth is the daughter of Reina Watkins of Houston, and she joins her big sister, two-year old Allison, in the Watkins…

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Second round of Economic Impact Payments begin

U.S. Dept. of the Treasury WASHINGTON – On December 29, 2020, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service began delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans as part of the implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021. The initial direct deposit payments began arriving…

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Texas County receives Bicentennial banner

Mo. House of Rep. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.  – The State of Missouri is preparing for the New Year, one that holds special importance for the Show Me State, as Missouri will celebrate its 200th anniversary of receiving statehood on August 10, 2021. To help commemorate the historic event, each county in the state has been…

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Basketball – Holiday tournaments wind up

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcats entered the semifinal rounds of the Cabool tournament with high hopes, facing a tough Alton team on Tuesday. The Comets flew past the Wildcats into the championship game, defeating the Wildcats 78-55. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, the third place contest pitted the Licking Wildcats against the Norwood Pirates, who…

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Coming Events January 7, 2021

TEXAS COUNTY FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S MEETING CANCELLED The regular monthly meeting of the Texas County Federated Republican Women scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9, has been cancelled. The next meeting is Feb. 13 at the home of Diane Krantz. Please contact Diane Krantz at 417-967-4699 with any questions. TOPS WEIGH-INS The Licking Chapter of TOPS will…

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Classifieds: Jan. 7 – Jan. 13, 2021

For Sale: 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 at The Licking News.      L/1/tfn For Sale: At The Licking News, books by Larry Dablemont.…

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Obituary – Albert “Moe” Green

Albert “Moe” L. Green, age 72, son of Andrew Albert and Venita Ilene (Geren) Green was born November 4, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo. and passed away on January 2, 2021, in Houston, Mo. Moe came from a large, blended family, and grew up in the Eminence and Houston areas. In the ‘60s he joined…

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Obituary – Wilmer R. Satterfield

Wilmer Ray Satterfield, 84, of Licking, Mo., passed away at his home on the morning of January 3, 2021. Wilmer was born in Roby, Mo. on February 8, 1936, to Iva Ethel Satterfield. He was married to Doris Marie Brooks on November 15, 1958, and to this union two children were born. Wilmer was enlisted…

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