Dedication Ceremony takes place for new Texas County Library
By Shari Harris, Publisher The new Texas County Library in Houston, Mo., had a dedication ceremony on Saturday, October 18. Members of the community gathered for the ceremony and to tour the new building. Library Director Louise Beasley led the dedication ceremony. She proclaimed her role at the library has been her “best job so…
Read MorePeace Officer Law Enforcement Academy to be held in Houston
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey has announced that the Missouri Sheriff’s Association will hold a 700-hour Basic Peace Officer Law Enforcement Academy in Houston, Mo., beginning in January of 2026. The part-time academy will hold classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. This will be the first time…
Read MoreMeet and Greet at Fox Fire Station
By Shari Harris, Publisher A Meet and Greet event was held on Saturday morning at the Fox Fire Station in Licking. Several members of the Licking/Licking Rural Fire departments, the Licking Rural Fire Department Board, the Licking Police Department, and the Licking City Council were on hand to greet the public. Firefighters prepared a free…
Read MoreLady ’Cats celebrate Senior Night
The Licking Lady WIldcat Volleyball seniors were recognized during Senior Night at the Tuesday, October 14, match against Rolla. Also recognized were the two Licking Junior High Volleyball teams. Three senior players and a senior manager were honored. Jadyn Barnes was escorted by her parents, Kirk and Tammy Barnes, and Angie and Doug Loughridge. This…
Read MoreLicking Head Start celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
In honor of Head Start Awareness Month, a special presentation was held at Licking Head Start on Monday, October 20. State Representative Bennie Cook attended the ceremony and presented the staff of Licking Head Start with a resolution recognizing their commitment to educating children in the community with the Head Start program. Rep. Cook also…
Read MoreComing Events: October 23, 2025
FUNDRAISERS AT THE MILL Yard sale fundraisers for Wildcat Travel Club and Licking Downtown will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 24, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at the Licking Mill. The Licking Chapter of FFA will host a cookout fundraiser at the Mill from…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 23-29, 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 – Iona M. Wampner
Iona M. Wampner, of Licking, Mo., passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 101 years old. She was the daughter of the late George Riley and Ethyl Roberts Baldwin. To this union was born Iona, two brothers, George and Riley, and one sister, Doris Anderson; her siblings have all preceded Iona in…
Read MoreObituary: Ricky A. Arthur
Ricky Andrew Arthur, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on March 9, 1953, to the late John Arthur and Mary (Walker) Arthur. In addition to his parents, Rick was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gerard Arthur, Joe Arthur, Anthony Arthur and…
Read MoreObituary: Kim D. Briggs
Kim Diana Briggs, age 67, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri. She was born on July 14, 1958, in Rolla, Missouri, to Jim Yandell and Vivian (Bailey) Yandell. Kim married Darrell Leon Briggs on August 5, 1978, at Eunice Baptist Church, Eunice, Missouri. She was preceded in death by…
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