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Licking Downtown, Inc. is holding their second annual Fish Fry to benefit the Licking Mill on Saturday, February 25, at the Licking VFW Hall. The food and festivities begin at 4 p.m. The featured entertainer for the evening will be Herman Hall, originally from Licking, who delights his audiences with his “The ‘50s at 70”…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff John W. Curtis, who was required to register as a sex offender in Texas County, has been arrested in St. Francois County and extradited to Texas County. Curtis was reported missing by family members in 2018, after he had failed to have contact with anyone for approximately two…

By Shari Harris, Publisher North Star Equity Group LLC announced the acquisition of Licking Residential Care Center on February 1, 2023. In addition they acquired three other local long-term care facilities – Salem Residential Care Center, Salem Care Center and Seville Care Center, all located in Salem. Licking Residential Care Center is a 34-bed residential…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Remember your loved ones on Valentine’s Day by shopping at our local florists. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Licking Downtown will hold the 2nd Annual Fish Fry to benefit The…

Allen J. Long, 56, of Licking, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Monday morning on Highway 32. The accident occurred one-half mile east of Licking, at 6:05 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) report indicates Long was walking in the roadway when a westbound 2021 Peterbilt, driven by Dallas T. Southards, 48,…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kay Sullins opened Aunt Kay’s Place on September 10, 2022, much to the enjoyment of local appetites. “I have always wanted to have my own restaurant and the time was right to do it,” said Sullins. With Sullins’ years of experience, the daily specials are delicious and varied for…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A mother and daughter duo, Sheresa and Chris Triplett, with SheeKota Gott, opened a local location of Little Bit Country Boutique in cooperation with the opening of Aunt Kay’s Place in September 2022. “Many years ago we used to attend the George Strait Team Roping and there were always boutique…

Licking High School junior Sami Hall competed again this year at Zone Level in the American Legion Department of Missouri 89th Annual High School Oratorical Scholarship Program contest. Hall placed second in the contest and earned another $16,000 scholarship from Drury University, renewable for four years. Last year Hall went all the way to the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Licking Downtown will hold the 2nd Annual Fish Fry to benefit The Licking Mill. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week, sponsored…