Area News

MoDOT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Major winter weather is forecast for much of the state beginning overnight Tuesday and continuing through the end of the week. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges people to stay off the roads if at all possible during the periods of ice and snow. If you must travel this week,…

MSHP WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains on January 12, 2022. The remains were discovered on the state right of way on U.S. Highway 60 near Winona, Mo. An autopsy…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Ryley Wallace is battling cancer and once again the community came out in full force to help someone in need, this time Wallace and his family, with much needed assistance. Sandy, Gerald, and their son, Justin Jennings, organized the Ryley Wallace benefit that was held Saturday evening at The Grand…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield continues with the greatness theme in “Greatness Grows,” while Larry Dablemont shares a dream of “A Special Place to Remember a Better Time.” Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett recognizes the past and current years’ challenges and how electronic services at…

DHSS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires’ disease among previously hospitalized patients at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo. The first case occurred in May 2021. The source of the bacteria that caused these individuals to acquire infection is under investigation. Out of…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Last week’s frigid temperatures and potential for inclement weather occurred at an opportune time for local school districts, as many dismissed classes beginning Wednesday. The break came as students and staff were battling a variety of illnesses, including COVID, influenza and other viruses. Though student attendance at Licking R-VIII on Monday,…

Office of Governor, Michael L. Parson JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson delivered the 2022 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly on Wednesday, January 19. Following a recap of 2021 and Missouri’s Bicentennial year, Governor Parson proclaimed that Missouri is strong today and will be even stronger tomorrow. Governor Parson’s…

MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (January 25, 2022) – Route AE in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. Bridgework will be conducted at various locations between Route AH and Route M. Weather permitting; work will take place Monday, Jan. 31…