Area News

By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 40 people were present for this year’s Lighting of the Mill on Saturday evening. Carols were sung, hot cocoa warmed hands and stomachs, and cookie treats were enjoyed by most. Licking’s annual guest Mr. Santa Claus attended the event. Mr. Claus assisted with caroling then visited with children and the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Christmas Celebration will be held December 2; activities include shopping at the bazaar, Santa, a Fish Fry, toy giveaway and the parade! A drawing for twin quilts and teddy bears for kids birth to 10-years will also…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Assembly of God held their annual Community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day with over 200 friends dining together in fellowship. Pastor Larissa Satterfield welcomed the attendees and gave a prayer of thanksgiving before friendly volunteers served from a bountiful buffet. Diners enjoyed a feast from a selection of turkey,…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Forty-nine staff Veterans and 73 Veteran offenders with honorable discharges were recognized for their military service at a ceremony held Wednesday, November 15, at South Central Correctional Center-Licking. Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections Case Manager II Joseph Satterfield performed a Veteran roll call followed by a moment of silence for those Veterans…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Lighting of the Mill will take place on Saturday, with Santa, caroling, cookies and more. Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church invites you to The Wanda Mountain Boys southern gospel ministry on Sunday. The Licking Christmas Celebration will be held December…

By Shari Harris, Publisher  The Board of Aldermen met at the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, November 14, for their regular business meeting. Items of note during the meeting included an ordinance passed by a 2-1 vote (quorum) to add a question to the ballot for the April election regarding imposing a sales…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Comer family, Robert, Tina and daughter, Natalie, didn’t plan to be the new owners of The Resort at Boiling Springs when they bought a home on Highway BB a few miles from the Big Piney River. But when the opportunity presented itself, it was more than they could resist. The…

By Shari Harris, Publisher “Thankful for a Burden” was the message by host Pastor Rob Lilly at the Licking Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church of Licking. Each of the pastors of the alliance’s member churches provided Bible readings as well, with Beth Chilton and the choir leading the…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff On November 18, 2023, Texas County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Deer Run Drive in the Licking area for a reported arson. The owner of the residence reported to responding deputies that a male identified as Michael Clouse had been a guest staying temporarily. The owner…