“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” This is the Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath, introduced by Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. This oath continues to be said today, and t-shirts worn by those participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run, held in Texas County…

Four members of the Licking High School Track & Field team, their managers, coaches and families traveled to Jefferson City for the Class 2 Track & Field Championship Meet on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23. Senior Jadyn Barnes made her fourth straight trip to the podium in Javelin, bringing home a third place medal this…

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,400+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the State Leadership Conference April 12-14, 2026 to celebrate the 67th year as an organization. Licking R-8 High School chapter participated in State Leadership Conference by participating in eight events. While no one made it to the…

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Members of the Licking Junior High chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Middle Level recently showcased their business experience and leadership skills at the Missouri FBLA Middle Level State Leadership Conference. The conference, which drew top-performing middle school students from across the state, featured dynamic competitive events, leadership development workshops,…