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Photos by Shari Harris

  Route AJ in Texas County reduced for pavement repairs WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – Route AJ in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with intermittent lane closures as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route FF to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting;…

PWSD #4 RURAL WATER We have issued a Boil Water Advisory due to a water line break. The areas affected are Pigeon Creek Road, Cadle Road, Pursifull Road and Part of Highway 32 East. The following steps should be taken: Boil water vigorously for 3 minutes prior to use. Use only water that has been…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Houston American Legion Post #41, Licking VFW Post #6337 and Cabool VFW Post #473 joined together to host an Armed Forces Appreciation Day veterans fair at the Texas County Fairgrounds Saturday. The event was held to “help as many veterans and their families as possible” and to “ensure that every veteran…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Get the kids signed up for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. The Rodeo is coming to town! See the schedule of events. The Licking Cemetery Board will be receiving donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. See…

A Licking Police Officer successfully deployed spike strips, deflating two of the tires on a stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit that passed through Licking on Friday afternoon. At approximately 3:50 p.m. the officer was notified that a vehicle reported stolen from Dent County was being pursued by Dent County deputies toward the City of…

This year’s annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo is just around the corner, with the Outlaw/5J Rodeo Company prepared to bring some of their best stock, Announcer Chris Pyle returning to what he has called one of his favorite rodeos, and Barrel/Funny Man Josh Foster readying himself to entertain the crowd. Foster has been on…

Photos by Christy Porter

    Photos by Christy Porter

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Jim Hood and Jim Stephens were thanked for their many years of loyal and faithful service upon their retirement from the Licking Cemetery Board on May 15. Board President Rick Mosher presented both with certificates and gift cards. Hood has served on the board for over 32 years, since July…