Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  The Canning Tomb, also known locally as the Rock Tomb, is the largest known 19th century memorial in Texas County and is located near Licking. Thomas M. Canning is buried within the structure and his wife, Catherine Skelly Roy, is buried next to the rock tomb. Catherine’s sister’s child is…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School crowned Mr. John Tyree and Miss Abbie Sullins as the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, January 20, between the junior varsity and varsity games against the Richland Bears. It was a full evening, also including a 50/50 raffle and a Booster Club silent auction fundraiser featuring…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Read a summary of the 2023 State of the State Address by Governor Michael L. Parson. Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Aunt Kay’s Place is having a Fish Fry on…

By Shari Harris, Publisher After graduating from Licking High School in 1978, Teresa Edgerton stepped right into Cosmetology School at Rolla College of Hair Styling. Her career followed her from Rolla to the St. Louis area, and now back to her hometown. The opening of Teresa’s Hair Salon in Licking in November 2022 marks a…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On January 19, 2023, at approximately 1:14 a.m. a Texas County Deputy patrolling Route B in the Houston area observed a vehicle failing to dim it’s headlights as it approached. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Mustang and contacted the driver of the Ford. The…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Memorial Post 6337 held the 2022-23 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet Monday evening at the VFW Hall. Students from three area schools were recognized for their participation and winning essays. The evening began with a plentiful and appetizing buffet that included pork, lasagna, chicken pasta salad,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) is sponsoring the movie “Lifemark” at the Melba Theatre. See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored…

Cabool PD On January 3, 2023 Cabool Police were called in reference to a possible hidden camera in the ladies’ restroom at Casey’s General Store East. Officers responded and located a camera in a ceiling vent. The camera was seized. The investigation showed the owner of the camera to be a Casey’s employee, who was…

Submitted HOUSTON, Mo. – The Houston Lions Club held its ninth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Event on January 6, 2023. All Texas County law enforcement departments were invited to the event for lunch and to receive a certificate of appreciation for their service. The Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch was sponsored by Simmons Bank in Houston,…