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MMRA comes to Edgar Springs
The Mid Missouri Rodeo Association (MMRA) held their last rodeo of the season before their finals on Friday and Saturday at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena. Events included Pole Bending, Mini Bronc Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Mutton Bustin, Calf Riding, Youth Bull Riding, Junior and Open Bulls, Barrel Racing, Goat Tying and Chute Doggin.…
Read MoreIn this edition: September 25, 2025
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Read MoreFun for all ages at the mill
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Fall Festival was held Saturday at the historic Licking Roller Mill. The day was full of events, including music by Michael Connor, who entertained in the morning and in the afternoon. The Licking FFA held a tractor show, with seven tractors entered. This year’s hog calling contest had more entries…
Read MoreTrucks and tractors pull for FFA
R&S Track hosted their second FFA Truck & Tractor Pull of the season on Saturday, in Licking. The event was a combined Southern Missouri Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (SMTTPA) and Mid Missouri Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (MMTTPA) pull. It was a good turn out for the evening, and fans lined the hill and…
Read MoreVFW respectfully retires flags while educating students
By Shari Harris, Publisher Members of Licking VFW Post #6337 and their auxiliary hosted an official Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, and invited fifth grade students from Licking, Raymondville and Success Schools, along with students from Raymondville Christian School, to attend. More than 70 students participated and 160 flags were retired from service. A…
Read MoreIn this edition: September 18, 2025
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Read MoreOpen House highlights firefighter equipment and skills
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Rural and City fire departments held an open house on Saturday at the Fox Fire Station. The public was invited into the fire station for demonstrations and one-on-one chats with firefighters, Texas County 911 dispatch and LPD officers. Three firefighters demonstrated a “bunker drill” where they donned full firefighting…
Read MoreService in the Park held by Licking Ministerial Alliance
The Licking Ministerial Alliance held their annual Service in the Park on Sunday evening at Licking’s Old City Park. Over 50 people brought lawn chairs and settled in for an evening of worship. The Ministerial Alliance offered a free hot dog meal to all before the service. Pastor Russ Stigall, of Boone Creek Baptist Church…
Read MoreBreakfast Fundraiser well attended
Licking man arrested on charges of child molestation
Justin Leyburn, age 24, of Licking, was arrested on September 8, 2025, and charges were filed the following day stemming from a 2022 incident involving a 13-year-old female. Charges included Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person Less Than 14 Yoa, Possession of Child Pornography – 1st Offense, and Child…
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