The sight of more than forty Model T Fords driving into Licking on Thursday morning, September 4, caught the eye of many. Forty-five members of the Heart of the Ozarks Chapter of the Model T Ford Club embarked on Wednesday on their four-day “Hillbilly Tour” centered around Rolla, each day heading in a different direction.…

Northwest Texas County celebrated the “Good Ol’ Days” on Saturday at the annual Roby Fair. The day began with breakfast and the start of the softball tournament at 7 a.m. The sides of Highway 32 were lined with people in time for the parade at 10 a.m., which made a round trip west from and…

The Licking Fall Festival “Pickin’ on the Porch” is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, on the lawn of the historic Licking Mill. A day of activities, vendors, music and more is planned, so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day. The Opening Ceremony and Military Tribute will start at 9 a.m., with Licking FFA…

Arts Rolla! held the First Friday Opening of the art exhibit featuring the works of Current River Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art & History and the Ozark Heritage Artists. Nearly 100 pieces of art were on display at The Centre, the recreational complex in Rolla, with works by several Licking and Salem…

A Salem man accused of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child regarding an incident that occurred in Licking on September 3, 2024, has pleaded guilty and received a sentence of four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. An officer of the Licking Police Department was dispatched to the Old City Park in Licking on September…