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By Shari Harris, Publisher The name says it all – “Triumph” Sports – triumph in Christ, triumph in sports, triumph in life. The baseball and softball training facility located south of Licking at the junction of Highway 63 and State Route BB offers the opportunity for all three. Owners Cole and Megan Roark believe their…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association turned 87 years old this year, and it continues to distribute power to a multi-county area of south-central Missouri. Their Annual Membership Meeting, held Friday morning at the Old City Park in Licking, featured their business meeting, entertainment, a health fair, a craft fair, a kids’ tent,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Fireworks Show will be held Saturday, and the Wildcat Travel Club is holding a Corn Hole Tournament in the afternoon. Buckner & Gately Auction Service is holding a large auction starting Saturday morning. Anutt Community Church announces…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking High School graduates from the classes of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1973 celebrants (by special invitation for their 50th year class reunion) met on Saturday afternoon for an LHS Mini Alumni Banquet at Fly Creek LLC. Visiting and laughter commenced among alumni prior to being greeted and given…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Children at the Licking Head Start happily enjoy busy days where it’s more than ABCs. Three- and four-year-olds are kept engaged while they learn to recognize the alphabet, learn colors, how to count to 20, and how to use scissors; just as importantly they learn social and emotional skills, and…

  By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. (June 21, 2023) – On June 20, 2023, it was reported to the Licking Police Department that Carey Atwood had been residing in the Hickory Manor nursing home since March 9, 2023. It was advised that Atwood was a registered sex offender, out of the…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking Water Project was reviewed at the June 13 meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen. City Utilities Superintendent Rodney Sullins and Engineer Terris Cates, of Integrity Engineering, updated the Board on the project, associated costs and how they would be paid, and anticipated timelines. The plans had…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: An LHS Mini Alumni Banquet will be held this Saturday; find out how to RSVP! Anutt Community Church announces more upcoming Gospel Singin’, and Jim and Audrey Friend are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. The Wildcat Travel Club is…