Museum Board of Directors welcomes new members
By Sandra Campbell Naramore, Board President/Administrator The Texas County Museum of Art and History wrapped up another successful year at their board meeting the evening of December 30, 2024. The last board meeting of the year was the first for our new members. Introductions all around didn’t take long as most of us have been in…
Read MoreLicking Wildcat Basketball wins at Houston
By Coach Phillip Gambill LICKING 87, HOUSTON 66 HOUSTON, Mo. – On Friday, January 3, the Wildcats traveled to Houston to play the first game of the new year. The Wildcats came out strong, leading the Tigers 20-6 at the end of the first quarter. Licking kept up the pace as they outscored Houston in…
Read MoreNoah Coleman Chapter donates to Phelps Co. R-III
Coming events: January 9, 2025
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 16. KENNY HOOD BENEFIT FISH FRY & RAFFLE A benefit fish fry and raffle will be held from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, January 17th, at Fox Fire House. Dine in or to-go plates…
Read MoreClassifieds: January 9 – 15, 2025
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Read MoreObituary – Betty M. Koch
Betty Mae (Earp) Koch, 96, died on January 4, 2025, at The Bluffs Skilled Nursing in Columbia, Mo. She had lived with her daughter and son-in-law from November 2022 until December 24, 2024, when she became ill. Betty was born in Storden, Minn., on April 14, 1928, to Oscar Pete and Lillie Mae (Adcock) Earp.…
Read MoreObituary – Kenneth E. Hood
Kenneth Earl Hood “Spare Tire,” age 62, was born May 19, 1962, in Corning, Arkansas. Kenny was the second eldest son of Darrell E. and Patricia E. (York) Hood. Kenny passed away on December 29, 2024, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Kenny was baptized in the early 1980s by Pastor Lenzie King in Pigeon…
Read MoreObituary – Steffan Willbanks
The world is a sadder place with the loss of our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Steffan who left this world on November 24, 2024. He will always be remembered for his quiet spirit, kind soul and willingness to help a friend. He had a jovial spirit with a shy smile and worried about…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 2, 2025
The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on…
Read More2024 Year in Review – January through June
January: Texas County Law Enforcement and First Responders reported 260 children participated in the Shop with a Hero program. New to You, featuring clean, quality used clothing, was highlighted as a new business in Licking. Iona Wampner celebrated her 100th Birthday. A public meeting was held in Roby to discuss a proposal to close the…
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