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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The one-room and two-room schoolhouses were more than a place of learning; they were also a central part of the community, a place where relationships were built and where many of the community events took place. Oftentimes they served a dual purpose, both equally important, and that was as a…

On Wednesday, January 10, Texas County deputies arrested Leslee Cook, of rural northwest Texas County (formerly of Salem), on suspicion of Second Degree Child Molestation. Texas County Prosecuting Attorney Parke Stevens filed a complaint on January 11, 2024, seeking charges against Cook of Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person…

FBI, Kansas City Division KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The FBI is warning parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online activity that may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acts. Sextortion involves an offender coercing a minor to create and send sexually explicit images or video.…

At the January business meeting of the Licking R-VIII School District Board of Education, members were recognized for their volunteer service on the board. School districts across the state honor the contributions of their boards each year during the month of January. The Board heard and approved several program evaluations during the meeting on Monday,…

  A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss changes to the hours of operation of the South Gate of Fort Leonard Wood. State representatives Bennie Cook and Bill Hardwick and community members have organized the meeting. Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General Major General Christopher Beck and other FLW leadership plan to be in attendance.…

  In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2023 Year in Review: October – December, wraps up this week; we’ll now be making highlights for 2024! See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored by Hawn Law Office, Elementary Learner of the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2023 Year in Review: July – September, continues this week; watch for more highlights of the past year. Iona Wampner will celebrate a century of treasured moments and love on Saturday, and you’re invited. Progressive Ozark Bank shares…

Shari Harris, Publisher Sherrill Township sent a letter to Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in September, notifying them that the Township would no longer be providing maintenance services for Shafer Road, in north central Texas County. Shafer Road travels from Highway 63 at the north city limits of Licking, past George O. White State Forest…