Merdian runs at State XC Meet
All-District Volleyball teams announced
The 2025 All-District Volleyball teams have been announced. Four Licking High School Volleyball players have been selected to the first team, and one to the second team. Receiving honors as first team selections were Jadyn Barnes, Penelope Huff, Peyton Holland and Hadlee Davis. Second team honors went to Kylee Rinne. Congratulations to each of these…
Read MoreSCMMEA District 7th and 8th grade honor bands
The Junior High District Seventh Grade Honor Band and the Junior High District Eighth Grade Honor Band are each comprised of teacher-nominated students within the South Central Missouri Music Educators Association (SCMMEA). Two Licking Junior High School students were selected for this year’s District Honors bands. Kamryn Goforth has been accepted to play trumpet in…
Read MoreComing Events: November 13, 2025
CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN The Christmas in Our Hometown program is accepting applications through November 14. Applications may be submitted at Right Away Rent-To-Own and Payday Loan or at the Licking United Community Help Center. Those interested in adopting a family at Christmas or donating to the program should contact Kassi Ramsey at Right Away…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 13-19, 2025
For Sale: Looking for Christmas gifts? Stop and check out the toys, books, puzzles, glassware, collectibles, huge assortment of good used furniture, bicycles, good used clothes, candles, Hot Wheels, baseball cards, model cars & trucks, huge assortment of tools, oil lamps, tool handles, large assortment of mattress sets, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, large assortment of…
Read MoreObituary -Jillian J. Engelbrecht
Jillian Jenelle Engelbrecht, of St. James, Missouri, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, with her loving family at her side. She was 18 years of age. Jillian, the daughter of Dustin William and Jami Leanne (Thompson) Engelbrecht, was born May 1, 2007 in Rolla,…
Read MoreObituary – Joyce A. Pierce
Joyce Ann Pierce, of Rolla, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Rosati, Mo., to the late Bonnie Crider and Victoria (Cuccarollo) Crider. On January 20, 1967, she married Walter D. Pierce in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death on May…
Read MoreObituary – Donna L. Spurgin
Donna Spurgin was born on May 10, 1948, in Duke, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Eldo Wilson and Carol (Miles) Wilson. She passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by family members in Flat, Missouri, at the age of 77 years. In addition to her parents, she is…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 6, 2025
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Read MoreLicking lights the night
By Shari Harris, Publisher Main Street in downtown Licking was closed to traffic Halloween evening for the annual Light the Night festival. Businesses, churches, organizations and individuals passed out candy and other treats along the sidewalks and in the parking lots of Fox Funeral Home and the United Methodist Church. Large numbers of trick or…
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