Decades of Wildcats reconnect at reunion
The Licking High School All Classes Reunion was held Saturday at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Honor classes were recognized for the decade classes, from 1956 to the present. The married alumni with the longest marriage were also recognized. Over 100 people attended this year’s event. Billie Krewson emceed the event, which was organized by John…
Read MoreSCCC participates in MPTP to transform prison environment
South Central Correctional Center (SCCC) hosted a grand opening of the Missouri Prison Transformation Project (MPTP), which is taking place at their facility over the next few years, on Wednesday, July 8. The MPTP is a five-year study by the MU School of Social Work in partnership with the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC), that…
Read MoreWhere the rubber meets the road
Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church Men’s Ministry hosted their annual Bike Show on Saturday. The Men’s Ministry welcomed all bikers to the event, offering food, fellowship, giveaways, trophies and more. In addition to a collection of two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and bicycles, faith, brotherhood, and service in Christ was on display at the event. A prayer…
Read MoreRaymondville Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 75 years
The Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) held a 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday at their firehouse. In addition to a cornhole tournament hosted by BigDawg Cornhole, there were hamburgers, hot dogs, water fun for kids, a gun raffle and silent auction, and a simulation trailer to teach fire safety. The department also had assembled a…
Read MoreHigh-horsepower action hits the track
Pulling-action returned to R&S Track Saturday evening for this season’s first MMTTPA and SMTTPA sanctioned truck and tractor pull. Pullers at Saturday evening’s Licking/FFA Truck & Tractor Pull placed as follows: Hot Stock Trucks: Billie Myers (315.86), Chanler Terry (309.65), Kenneth Myers (305.29), Kevin Clift (303.26), Tom Wilson (300.15), Donnie Rogers (291.64) 11,000 Hot Stock…
Read MoreLicking man and Hartshorn woman arrested
James H. Hawkins, age 67, of Licking, and Angela Briggs, age 48, of Hartshorn, were both arrested on Wednesday evening after the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) investigated an incident that occurred near the south intersection of Mo. Route B and MO-137 in Raymondville. A report was received that a vehicle had driven through a…
Read MoreComing Events: July 23, 2026
OPEN ART SHOW An Open Art Show hosted by Isabella Loncosky and the Texas County Museum of Art & History is underway. Prizes for top three in each age category and People’s Choice. Artist reception on Tuesday, July 28, 5-7 p.m. Call 417-543-1738 for more information. VBS AT BOONE CREEK Vacation Bible School will be…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 23 – 29, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: Puzzles for sale, 1000 pieces for $5, 300-500 pieces $2. Call 417-967-3136. H/13/2tp For Sale: 2 Folding camping chairs with case. Call 417-967-3136. H/13/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater,…
Read MoreObituary – Lori A. Floyd
Lori Ann (Klotz) Floyd, of Houston, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 14, 2026, at the age of 57. Lori was born in Houston, Missouri, to Michael and Judy (Daugherty) Klotz on August 28, 1968. Though life took her to other places, her heart was always in Texas…
Read MoreObituary – Diana M. McGuire
Diana Mae McGuire, age 62, passed away July 13, 2026, in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born on April 14, 1964, in Houston, Missouri. Diana is preceded in death by her mother, Ulia L. Seagroves; daughter, Michelle Ramsey; brother, Joseph McComas; aunt and uncle, Carmel A. Bolding and Mae Bolding; and grandparents, George…
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