VFW holds VOD and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 held their annual awards banquet for winners of the local Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests on Monday, February 17. Three students from Raymondville School and three students from Success School were awarded first, second and third place awards in the Patriot’s Pen competition. One…
Read MoreWilliams Family Veterinary comes to Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher Monday, February 10, marked the opening of a veterinary service in Licking. The City of Licking awarded Williams Family Veterinary with a conditional use permit to open a veterinary clinic inside the city limits on January 24. Currently with locations in Mountain Grove and Ava, Williams Family Veterinary has begun operations…
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Domestic Assault arrest
Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On February 22, 2025, at approximately 2:32 a.m., Texas County deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on Hawkeye Road in the Solo area. The initial report was that there was a dispute, and several shots had been fired. Deputies responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. After…
Read MoreLadycats finish week 1-1
Coach Steve Rissler LICKING 41, DIXON-NEWBURG 26 LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats faced off with the combination of Dixon and Newburg last Monday. The seniors were honored in between the boys’ and girls’ games. Licking dominated early, jumping out to an 18-2 advantage in the first quarter. Both teams struggled to score…
Read MoreWildcats win on Senior Night
By Coach Chris Harris LICKING 70, NEWBURG 47 LICKING, Mo. – Senior night was on Monday night, February 17, and the Wildcats hosted conference opponent Newburg. In the varsity game the Wildcats started off slow offensively, only scoring eight first quarter points but held Newburg to nine. In the second quarter the offense got hot…
Read MoreComing Events: February 27, 2025
GOSPEL SINGING The Ernie and Jason Couch Revival will be at Anutt Community Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 28 (weather permitting). All are invited to attend. FFA COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The Licking FFA Chapter will host a community breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1. All are welcome to attend. MRFD CHILI &…
Read MoreClassifieds: February 27 – March 5, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: Seasoned Firewood, 12”-16.” $50/rank delivered locally. 573-247-6052. L/9/2tp For Sale: Duck eggs and sometimes chicken eggs. 417-260-3027. H/45/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now…
Read MoreObituary – Alfred G. Cunningham
Alfred Gene Cunningham, age 75, passed away February 20, 2025, in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born January 29, 1950, in Summersville, Missouri, to Eddie and Levidia (Kirkman) Cunningham. Alfred was a 1968 Licking High School graduate. He married Lois (Yarnell) Cunningham on January 13, 1972. Alfred enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, working on cars…
Read MoreObituary – Brent M. Shores
He lived. That’s all you really need to know about Brent Shores. From the moment he was born three months premature on September 27, 1986, to the moment he took his last breath on February 20, 2025, Brent lived. What is shocking to many, is that he wasn’t supposed to make it to 38 years…
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