Obituary – Norma J. Dotson
Norma Jean Dotson, 87, of Rolla, Missouri, passed from this life on July 16, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1937, in Newburg, Missouri, to Carl William Turner and Oleta Thelma (Ray) Turner. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Jack Dotson; a son, John Crawford; and her sister, Anita…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 17, 2025
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Read MoreNew speed limits for Licking streets
During the July meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen, Ordinance 672 was passed unanimously by the board. This ordinance re-established speed limits for the streets of Licking, effective immediately. Streets around parks, or narrow congested streets may be limited to 15 mph, residential areas will primarily be limited to 20 mph, and the remainder…
Read MoreMany earn awards at the 2025 Texas County Junior Livestock Fair
A week of fun (and hard work) at the Texas County Livestock Fair came to an end with Saturday’s awards ceremony, MU Extension presentations, a tractor parade, the Farmer Appreciation Dinner, and the annual Livestock Sale. Youth spent the week cleaning stalls, preparing for shows and tending to their prize animals and their hard work…
Read MoreA “Wonder”ful Vacation Bible School
By Samuel Antle The sun set on Wonder Junction last week at First Baptist Church’s vacation bible school (VBS). Prospectors, rangers, and wranglers (pre-K and kindergartners, first through third graders, and fourth through sixth graders respectively) gathered to learn about the wonder that is Jesus. From July 6 through July 10, the children were led…
Read MoreTrivia Night fundraiser for PRC
A Trivia Night fundraiser was held on Saturday evening, July 12, with proceeds going to the Pregnancy Resource Center of South Central Missouri. Seven teams participated in the event, which took place at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium, and over $1,200.00 was raised. The next Trivia Night for the Pregnancy Resource Center will be held on…
Read MoreComing Events: July 17, 2025
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. MO STREAM TEAM OUTING The public is invited to attend free educational sessions at Montauk State Park promoting the conservation of Missouri’s beautiful streams at the Ozark Fly Fishers 15th Annual Missouri Stream Team…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 17-23, 2025
Yard/Garage Sales: Yard Sale: Multi-family, Friday, July 18 at Houston Housing Authority. Name brand clothes, shoes, household items, and area rug. H/13/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors Rick Gunter, Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 10, 2025
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Read MoreLicking celebrates Independence Day
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual celebration of July 4th in Licking was held Saturday evening at Deer Lick Park with food, live music and a crescendo of fireworks. Vendors opened at 5 p.m., offering burgers and hot dogs, freshly squeezed lemonade, ice cream, sno cones and more. Face painting by the McConnells, free bottles…
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