Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Amid much excitement the eagerly anticipated Texas County Memorial Hospital Surgical Center held a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening last Friday, March 29. TCMH Interim CEO Bill Bridges welcomed the many attendees and invited TCMH Chaplain President Leon Slape to offer an Invocation. “The strategic planning for this project began…

By Shari Harris, Publisher For travelers headed southbound on US 63 from Phelps County on the morning of Good Friday, thoughts of pressing tasks for the day ahead or life’s problems in general were replaced by joy and thankfulness, this year beginning just past the Sherrill Creek bridge. The Buckner family, gathered southwest of the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Area churches were in one accord in celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord at Easter services on a beautiful, sunny Sunday. Celebratory worship in the community included sunrise services, regular services, Bible study, free breakfasts and photo opportunities, as well as some special activities for the children, such as…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The American Legion Post 41-Houston held a Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day Friday. Veterans including those of other eras and many spouses also attended the event where they shared a free lunch, refreshments, games and social time. The Missouri Veterans Commission was available to assist with V.A. needs. Veterans support…

The Licking Cemetery Board hosted a fundraiser volleyball tournament Saturday in Licking. Teams were divided into three divisions, with the two older divisions playing in the Licking High School gymnasium and the younger division playing at the FEMA gym. Just under $3,000.00 was raised at the event, to help with maintenance at the cemetery. A…

  By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On March 28, 2024, at approximately 3:05 a.m. Texas County 911 dispatch received a report of a male stabbing victim being transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. Texas County Deputies responded to the hospital and spoke to a witness, who stated the victim had…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Ginger Duffey, Activity Director at Hickory Manor in Licking, was joined by Hickory Manor employee Brad Land and SCCC employees Pam Lewis and Vanessa Matzenbacher as they helped the Easter Bunny spread 4,500 eggs in three sections of Licking’s Old City Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Donations by Hickory…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See special invitations to attend Resurrection Services Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church and Licking Christian Church! The 2024 April Election Notices are posted for your perusal of what will be on the April 2 ballot. Hopyskitchen, featuring Caribbean…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance hosted a Community Resurrection Service Sunday evening at New Life Free Will Baptist Church. Congregants joined their pastors and all gathered in prayer, worship, song, praise, fellowship and eager anticipation to celebrate Christ’s victory over death, which will be celebrated worldwide on March 31. Pastor McConnell…

 By Shari Harris, Publisher When Tim Mooney pulled up to the ATM at Progressive Ozark Bank Monday afternoon, he had no idea that it was the last time he would be sitting in the driver seat of his pickup. As he put his wallet on the seat beside him to get his bank card, he…