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Community turns out for Auxiliary Chili Dinner and Auction
The Licking Fire Department Auxiliary Chili Dinner, Auction and 50/50 Raffle was held on Saturday at the Fox Community Room. Auxiliary members, volunteer firefighters and board members worked together to make the event a success. The community turned out for the event, and between meals sold and auction items, a little over $6,000.00 was raised.…
Read MoreLocal high school student’s class project becomes real campaign for Progressive Ozark Bank
Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that a marketing project created by a local high school senior will soon become part of a real advertising campaign promoting the bank’s Kids Grow Savings account. Amaya King, a senior at Licking High School, developed the campaign as part of her Applied Math class, where students were…
Read MoreHundreds attend Fisherman’s Breakfast
Licking man arrested for drug trafficking
Roger E. Burgess, age 59, of Licking, was arrested on February 20, 2026, by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department after a pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of State Route AY and Ashley Creek Road. The incident began when a gold-colored minivan fled from a Houston police officer during a traffic stop. A…
Read MoreCharges of Stealing and Trespassing filed against Licking man
Louis Gregory Jr., age 63, of Licking, was arrested on February 23, 2026, for charges of felony Stealing – $750 or more, and misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. A Licking Police Department officer was completing a security check and observed a white Ford pickup on the property of Current River Pole Mill on Staples Lane,…
Read More“How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
This question was posed to high school students in the Voice of Democracy (VOD) competition and to junior high students in the Patriot’s Pen competition, both hosted by Licking VFW Post #6337. Their annual VOD and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet was held on the evening of Monday, February 16. After a delicious meal, award winners…
Read MoreCommunity supports Mill fundraiser
The community stepped up to support the historic Licking Mill in a big way at the Fifth Annual Licking Downtown Fish Fry and Auction. Over $5,000.00 was made during the event,which included meals sold, the auction, donations, a 50/50 raffle, and t-shirt and hoodie sales. The generosity of everyone who participated—donors, bidders, diners, and volunteers—was…
Read MoreSCCC Awards Ceremony held
SCCC held an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 18, and several staff members received recognition for years of service, Distinguished Service Awards, Lifesaver Awards and promotions. Award winners were officially recognized and congratulated for their outstanding contributions in the past year.
Read MoreIn This Edition: February 26, 2026
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Read MoreIn This Edition: February 19, 2026
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