Area News

William Robbins, 38, of Edgar Springs, was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday, December 22, for the charges of leaving the scene of an accident – accident resulting in death and tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution, and for a felony warrant for probation violation. David E. Davis, 83, of…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff On December 20, 2023, Texas County deputies were dispatched to County Line Road in the Dunn area for a trespass complaint. While responding to the area deputies observed a Dodge truck matching the description of the suspect vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on MM Highway with the…

Merry Christmas from The Licking News!

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Christian Church will host a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day. The TCMH Family Clinic in Licking wishes all a Merry Christmas! Seasons Greetings from Progressive Ozark Bank in Licking, and see their holiday hours! See this week’s…

At the December 12 meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen, Licking Chief of Police Pat Burton presented Meritorious Service Awards to two men, LPD Corporal Kenny Santee and citizen Will Foster, who risked their own lives in saving a man who was trapped inside the house that exploded on Myers Street. The December 1…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Edgar Springs Rural Fire Protection District hosted their annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa Saturday. Children lined the parade route, eager to collect candy and to see the fire trucks and other entries, and don’t forget Santa and Mrs. Claus. After the chill of the morning, a warm breakfast…

By Shari Harris, Publisher This year’s Licking Elementary Christmas Program, “A Merry Christmas Story” was held Monday, December 4, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Elementary Music Director Kermit Lonning led the students of Kindergarten through Third Grade classes, and Wildcat Early Learning Center Director Teresa Clonts and Mrs. Kandace Liveoak guided the preschoolers through…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week The Licking News shares Christmas greetings from area businesses with Licking R-VIII second grade students’ artwork and Kindergarten letters to Santa. Licking Christian Church will host a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day. The VFW Auxiliary will…

Grinch nabbed before mischief began The Grinch continues community service

Submitted JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “I am proud to accept the role of Commissioner of Education for Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I will continue to serve as senator of the 33rd Senatorial District through the Second Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. While finishing my term, I plan to develop an…