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Licking artist Billie Jean Blaylock Boley won first place with her creative work of fiber art at the Rags to Art fiber art show that was held in West Plains during Dolly & Porter Days, October 2 and 3. The art exhibition was inspired by Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” and entries were required…

The Hock family lost their home to fire on Wednesday, September 30. The house and garage, located just across from Licking’s Old City Park, were a complete loss. In addition, the family dog would not exit the home and was lost in the fire, and at least two vehicles were involved in the blaze. Jory…

The 63rd Rose Holland Trout Derby was held this past weekend at Montauk State Park. Great weather contributed to a large turnout for the event, which is an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraiser. This year a total of $16,923.00 was raised for the AHA, another record breaking amount for the derby. Events began on Friday…

Editor’s Note: Incumbents and candidates for opposed races at the county level and the District 143 State Representative race have been asked to submit a short article regarding themself and their campaign. This week’s incumbent and candidate are competing for the office of State Representative – District 143 in the General Election on Tuesday, November…

The second annual Suicide Prevention Walk was held Wednesday, September 23, around the perimeter fence of South Central Correctional Center (SCCC). SCCC staff, members of local law enforcement, and members of the community gathered to show their dedication to preventing suicide and walked the one mile trek, which contained educational information about suicides along the…

Licking VFW Post #6337 held their annual Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags on Wednesday, September 23. Over 250 flags were retired during the ceremony, and more than 70 students from fifth grade classrooms at Licking, Raymondville and Success schools participated in the event. Veterans conducted the formal ceremony to remove the flags from service, then…

Editor’s Note: Incumbents and candidates for opposed races at the county level and the District 143 State Representative race have been asked to submit a short article regarding themself and their campaign. This week’s incumbent and candidate are competing for the office of Texas County Presiding Commissioner in the General Election on Tuesday, November 3,…