Classifieds: August 20 – 26, 2026
Yard Sale: Large Yard Sale: Near Montauk at Bradshaw residence on Hwy 119. Priced to sell. Glass table w/umbrella, chair & ottoman, lots of Home Interior décor. 8am-? Aug. 21-22. L/33/1tp Estate Sale: Saturday, Aug. 29, 8am-6pm, MU Extension Center, 114 W. Main, Houston. Men’s clothing 4X, 5X & 6X. Ladies’ clothing. Quilting books &…
Read MoreObituary – Sylvia “Nadine” Craft
Sylvia Nadine Hadley Daniel Craft, age 85, passed away August 12, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. On April 29, 1941, Sylvia Nadine was born at home in Kinderpost, Missouri, to her proud parents, Bertha Mae and Leslie Hadley. This tiny blessing would be known as Nadine and was welcomed by her older siblings, Herbert and Lenora.…
Read MoreTexas County Primary Election sees nearly 29% turnout
Over 5,000 ballots were cast in Texas County during last week’s Primary Election. With 17,207 voters registered in the county, this was a 28.95% turnout. In the state-wide election, State Auditor candidates Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican), Quentin Wilson (Democratic) and Dustin Coffell (Libertarian) each won their party’s election and will face off in November. In Congressional…
Read MoreA fun history trip across the ocean
Sandi Scurlock, Reporter The Wildcat Travel Club, composed of group leader Suzie Blackburn, several students, parents and other adult community members, went on a trip to Paris, France, and London, England, the week of July 20-27. To see places one has only read about or seen on television was amazing, especially for someone who has…
Read MoreA Music Man on Main Street
Franky C is a country and gospel music singer who is mixing old and new at his location at 120 South Main Street, in Licking. The Evening Stage combines the traditional sound of classic country music with the technology of today, livestreaming his original songs and covers on TikTok several times each week. After about…
Read MoreComing Events: August 13, 2026
JH ORIENTATION/ LEAD OPEN HOUSE Families of Licking Junior High/High School students needing assistance with registration can come to the Science Building from noon to 6 p.m. on August 13. Also on that date, Junior High Orientation for incoming 7th grade families will be at 5:30 p.m. at the JH gym, and Alternative/LEAD Open House…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 13 – 19, 2026
Yard Sale: Multi-family Indoor Garage Sale: Wed-Fri, Aug 12-14, 8am-? 109 Cedar Street, old American Legion building. Tons of toys, shoes and clothing, 2T through women’s 2XL, a few men’s clothes. Household items. L/32/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 2-bottom plow $500, 5 ft. bush hog pull-type $750, front bale spike & back bale spike $250,…
Read MoreObituary – Joan Santee
Joan Santee passed away July 28, 2026, at Licking Residential Care; which she called home for the past four years. Joanie, as most everyone knew her, was born Joan Sharlene Henderson on February 2, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington, to Wesley LaVern “Vern” Henderson and Marie Idell Merth. Joanie grew up in Pendleton, Oregon, and married…
Read MoreObituary – Cathy A. Dye
Cathy Ann Dye, 74, of Licking, Mo., passed away August 2, 2026, with her husband at her side. Cathy was born on February 21, 1952, in Craddock, Mo., to Bill Black and Millie Jean (Bauer) Black, as the second of four children. She was united in marriage to Earl Dye on November 10, 1987. They…
Read MoreObituary – Harvey E. Sullins Sr.
Harvey Everett Sullins, Sr., was born March 5, 1939, to Clabe and Clara Mae Sullins of Kinder Post in Licking, Missouri. He stepped into God’s glory peacefully and without pain at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, on August 5, 2026, at the age of 87. While in the hospital; God allowed many family members…
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