Area News

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: On our webpage, you’ll see that the Licking R-VIII School District will hold their public hearing to set the property tax rate on August 14 at 5:45 p.m. Boone Township’s will be August 13 at 4 p.m. The Texas…

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  TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Following the monthly meeting of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 30, the board announced that Interim CEO Bill Bridges has been appointed the permanent Chief Executive Officer of TCMH, effective immediately. Bridges has been serving as the interim CEO at TCMH since February 6,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A demonstration of the new Tek84 Body Scanner installed at the entry of South Central Correctional Center was held Wednesday, July 31, for guests and media. August 1 was the “go-live” day for use of the more thorough technology at SCCC and three other prisons across the state. Passing through the scanner…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A Missions Seminar was held Saturday at Boone Creek Baptist Church. The Woman’s Mission Union (WMU) seminar offered break out sessions throughout the day, with information on reaching different groups, as well as information on missions, not only abroad, but in local churches and communities. Thirty-five women attended from Licking and surrounding…

  The Restorative Justice Organization at South Central Correctional Center (SCCC) has donated numerous items so far this year. Restorative Justice Gardens have donated over 1,149 pounds of fruits and vegetables to Salem Food Pantry, Rolla Mission, and Texas County Food Pantry since they started harvesting in June. Restorative Justice continues to support the Texas…

  By Shari Harris Publisher The unofficial results have been published from the August 6, 2024, primary election for Texas County and for the State of Missouri. Texas County saw 29.09 percent of registered voters make their way to their polling locations. In state-wide contests, overall results were as follows: U.S. Senator – Josh Hawley…

  In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will be having a sale this weekend. See what’s on their listing. The Election Notice and sample ballot will be found on B3 this week. Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 and No. 4…

    By Shari Harris Publisher Ladies’ Night Out was hosted by Licking Assembly of God on Friday evening, July 26. The evening began with a picnic lunch of hamburgers and french fries, with a choice of cobbler desserts. Fun and games followed, with teams vying for prizes in challenging contests involving bunny hopping and…

  By Shari Harris Publisher Todd Fudge began beekeeping in 2020, and in 2023, he and wife Kristy Fudge opened Licking MO Honey to sell honey and beeswax products. Their business saw a 67 percent increase in honey production from 2023 to 2024, and it continues to grow. Licking MO Honey currently sells honey and…