Area News

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Elementary fourth grade students took a walking field trip around downtown on Monday, May 24. Along with their teachers and assistants, Ms. Autumn Case with Crystal Keller; Ms. Andrea Coffey; and Ms. Kendra Goforth with Kayla Kinder, the three classes rotated visits learning about three area venues on…

As we honor our military veterans, many chose to also place flowers at the memorial monuments of their loved ones. Sarah Anson, owner and manager of Phelps County Monument Company in Rolla shared some useful tips for care of the stones. Never place anything that could rust on the stone; this includes metal, such as…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. HOUSTON, Mo. – On May 20 and 21 the Texas County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of air conditioner units stolen from the Raymondville and Licking area. The thief targeted two churches and a volunteer fire department building. Deputies began an investigation and located a person of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Mayor Keith Cantrell hosted the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, May 19, at the Fox Fire Station Community Room. Minister Rick Mosher, Licking Christian Church; Pastor John and Gina Jordan, Rock Springs Baptist Church; Pastor Meri Wrest and Ministry of Helps Larry Wrest, Destiny Worship Center; and Pastor Wayne Carrigan,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation protecting our freedoms because FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. Rick Mansfield contemplates “Beauty or Beast – the Balance” in nature, and Larry Dablemont describes…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher Whether you went Thursday to see the Pony Pulls, or Friday for the Team Roping, or perhaps Saturday to see Strongman Steve lift 260-pounds with his teeth, the 2021 Raymondville Picnic was designed to entertain. Live music each night included Larry Martin & Country Revival, Garold McCoy & South 63…