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Barrel racers from several generations competed on Saturday at the Licking Rodeo Arena. PeeWee Riders, Youth Riders and Adult Riders could compete for cash prizes in each of their categories and in an Open Category. First, second and third place prizes were awarded. Two hours of warmups were available to riders before the competition began.…

The sight of more than forty Model T Fords driving into Licking on Thursday morning, September 4, caught the eye of many. Forty-five members of the Heart of the Ozarks Chapter of the Model T Ford Club embarked on Wednesday on their four-day “Hillbilly Tour” centered around Rolla, each day heading in a different direction.…

Northwest Texas County celebrated the “Good Ol’ Days” on Saturday at the annual Roby Fair. The day began with breakfast and the start of the softball tournament at 7 a.m. The sides of Highway 32 were lined with people in time for the parade at 10 a.m., which made a round trip west from and…

The Licking Fall Festival “Pickin’ on the Porch” is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, on the lawn of the historic Licking Mill. A day of activities, vendors, music and more is planned, so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day. The Opening Ceremony and Military Tribute will start at 9 a.m., with Licking FFA…

Arts Rolla! held the First Friday Opening of the art exhibit featuring the works of Current River Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art & History and the Ozark Heritage Artists. Nearly 100 pieces of art were on display at The Centre, the recreational complex in Rolla, with works by several Licking and Salem…

A Salem man accused of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child regarding an incident that occurred in Licking on September 3, 2024, has pleaded guilty and received a sentence of four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. An officer of the Licking Police Department was dispatched to the Old City Park in Licking on September…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Church of Christ hosted a shoe drive, and on Saturday evening, they offered new shoes to Licking students through grade six at their shoe give-away. Children were excited to get the shoes. Some hopped around, trying out the springiness of new tennis shoes. Parents welcomed the help in preparing their…

The MC Cruise-In at Licking Sonic began their annual toy drive on Thursday, during their August event. Bikers who bring a toy receive a ticket for each toy brought to the event (maximum of five) and are entered into a drawing for prizes. This year’s prizes are a Carstens Beach Blanket, a Noco Genius 2…