Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Grady Rae’s
General surgeon signs contract
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Sherry Phippen, MD, a board-certified general surgeon, has signed a three-year contract with Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH), board members heard at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Phippen brings over 30 years of experience in general surgery to TCMH, with 23 of those years practicing in Rolla. Phippen is a fellow…
Read MoreComing Events: July 3, 2025
RT. 63 CAR CLUB CAR & BIKE SHOW The 41st Annual Route 63 Car Club Car and Bike Show will be held on Saturday, July 5, at the Old City Park in Licking. Registration for cars opens at 7:30 a.m., judging begins at 9 a.m. (must register by 11 a.m.) Bike registration begins at 8…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 3-9, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: 644 Lull Telehandler $12,500 obo. 573-247-7482. L/26/2tp For Sale: Green Beans, eggs, homemade noodles & more. Daybreak Farm 573-729-2760. Wed 8am-12pm. Licking Farmer’s Market, 108 S. Main St. L/27/2tp For Sale: Silent Auction. Storage Unit containing household items. Viewing Monday, July 7, 2025. 417-926-7800. H/11/1tc For Sale: Books make great gifts!…
Read MoreObituary – Janice “Diane” Perry
Diane was called to Heaven at 1:03 p.m. on June 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and 30 days. At Diane’s side was her husband of 63 years, Thomas Perry, along with their dear friends Deacon Gary Gorman, and his wife Norma, as well as Pastor…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 26, 2025
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Read MorePullers return to Licking for FFA Pull
The Licking FFA Truck & Tractor Pull was held on Saturday at R&S Track on Shafer Road. WW Productions put on the pull, and the Stubborn Mule MiniRods also took to the course for an evening of pulling entertainment. A good crowd turned out for the event, and volunteers were busy. Roy and Shellie Ogden…
Read MoreGorman earns Songbird Award, Rookie Talent at Miss Missouri’s Teen
Miss Texas County Teen Aubrey Gorman traveled to Mexico, Mo., to compete at the Missouri Military Academy in the 94th Miss Missouri Teen competition. The pageant culminated in the crowning of the 2025 Miss Missouri Teen and Miss Missouri on Saturday, June 14. Aubrey Gorman is the daughter of Kenny and Kristie Gorman, of Licking.…
Read MoreLocal senior citizens receive support from Intercounty Electric
Recently, Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association presented checks totaling $28,000 to eight local senior centers. These senior centers provide programs and services for local seniors. Each of the eight centers received $3,500 to assist in their efforts to enhance the levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction for seniors in their area. One of IECA’s…
Read MoreMembers and advisers celebrate Missouri FBLA State Leadership Conference
Submitted by Stacie Hutsell, LHS FBLA Adviser SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,200+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the State Leadership Conference April 13-15, 2025, to celebrate the 66th year as an organization. Members and advisers gathered in person to expand their leadership knowledge, compete in various events,…
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