Area Sports and Education
Beta Club members compete in Nationals
By Candice Shepherd The Licking Elementary Beta Club went to the National Elementary Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, June 21-23. This year’s convention was themed “Wired for Success” and featured national academic and arts competitions and the Beta Serves Project. Throughout the week, our students demonstrated leadership, teamwork and excellence while competing alongside talented students…
Read MoreYouth Tour students travel to nation’s capital
IECA One hundred and ten high school students participated in Missouri’s 63rd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. The local Intercounty Electric delegates were Cara Nelson, Mountain Grove; Natalie Grow, Plato; Ashton Stoney, Rolla; Ivan Brooks, Salem; Gabriel Adams, Saint James; Madi Bell, Summersville; Emma Walls, Cabool; Lillian Godi, Licking;…
Read MoreWILDCATS THIRD IN STATE!
After a disappointing loss to Blair Oaks in the semifinal round of the Class 3 State Tournament last week, the Licking Wildcats rallied to defeat Scott City and bring home the title of Third Place. The young Wildcats, with two seniors and a single junior on the roster, rolled into Ozark on Wednesday, June 3.…
Read MoreTwo Lady Wildcats chosen for 1st Team All District Softball Team
The Missouri Class 2 District 3 2026 All District Softball Team has been announced, and two Licking athletes are included in the roster for 1st Team, with five other Lady Cats chosen for 2nd Team. Those named to the 1st Team include: Pitchers – Alaina Norris, Salem; Annalise Gobin, Bourbon; Lilly Kincaid, Houston; and Kimree…
Read MoreLicking Junior High students receive honors
Licking Junior High students assembled on the final day of school for an awards ceremony. Class officers for both the seventh and eighth grade classes were recognized for their service this year. Seventh grade class officers included: President Atlee Nelson, Vice President Brenlynn Moncrief, Reporter Ashlin Sparks and Secretary/Treasurer Schyler Sullins. Eighth grade officers recognized…
Read MoreFinal Four Bound!
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Torch Run travels through Licking
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” This is the Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath, introduced by Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. This oath continues to be said today, and t-shirts worn by those participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run, held in Texas County…
Read MoreLHS Track and Field stars go to State
Four members of the Licking High School Track & Field team, their managers, coaches and families traveled to Jefferson City for the Class 2 Track & Field Championship Meet on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23. Senior Jadyn Barnes made her fourth straight trip to the podium in Javelin, bringing home a third place medal this…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball wins fourth consecutive District title
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreMembers and advisers participate in FBLA State Leadership Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,400+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the State Leadership Conference April 12-14, 2026 to celebrate the 67th year as an organization. Licking R-8 High School chapter participated in State Leadership Conference by participating in eight events. While no one made it to the…
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