Area Sports and Education

MFA Oil Foundation COLUMBIA, Mo. – The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Phelps County R-III School District to assist with purchasing STEM Course related items. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to non-profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees.…

By Sandi Scurlock, Reporter A little piece of New York nightlife was brought to Licking on Monday, October 28. The LHS Concert Band and the various choirs presented “A Night on Broadway.” Memorable hits from Broadway shows were performed under the direction of Mrs. Briana Link. The Jazz Band set the tone, performing “All That Jazz”…

The Licking Lady Wildcats volleyball team ended their regular season with a home match against Mountain View/Liberty, two days after traveling to Mountain View for a tournament. Licking Varsity fought through five sets against Liberty on Monday, October 21, but came away with a loss, 21-25, 25-20, 25-18, 18-25 and 15-10. Aubrey Gorman returned and…

Submitted In the heart of Missouri, nestled in the county of Phelps, you will find Edgar Springs – a small town that has one of the best small schools in the state. Phelps County R-III School was built in 1965 as a result of the closing of one-room schools in the Edgar Springs area. Today,…

Licking High School has been awarded a $20,000 grant to provide for the new Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Principals of Biomedical Science class and help with sustainability support to the Human Body Systems class. The district began the PLTW program in the 2023-’24 school year and will continue this program to support building students’…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Nine LHS volleyball seniors were honored Thursday evening between the Junior Varsity and Varsity matches against Salem. Harlie Buchanan was escorted by parents Donald and Christina Buchanan. She has been playing volleyball for seven years. She is also involved in Art Club, Science Club, NHS and Student Council. In the future,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Thursday afternoon was a busy one for Licking Cross Country Coach Kayla Lewis, Asst. Coach Ashley Ingram and Athletic Director Phillip Gambill. The Licking Invitational Cross Country Meet was held at Deer Lick Park and remained nearly on schedule, despite several buses of students who were attending the meet being delayed en…

  LICKING 3, STEELVILLE 0 LICKING, Mo. – Tuesday night the Licking Lady Wildcats took on the Steelville Lady Cardinals. Coaches, players and fans showed their appreciation on MSHSAA Official’s Appreciation Night to officials John Jordan and Mandy Lindsey. Licking defeated Steelville in three straight sets, 25-20, 25-8, 25-12. Jadyn Barnes had three aces and…

By Coach Cole Roark LICKING 11, STOUTLAND 1 LICKING, Mo. – After two losses to Gainesville and Van Buren, the Wildcats went 4-0 on the week to bounce back and get back to their winning ways. On Monday, Licking played their final home game of the 2024 fall season. Licking defeated Stoutland convincingly, with an…

    The Wildcat Cross Country teams traveled to St. James on October 1. High school medal winners included Levi Stout, who finished 10th with a time of 18:52, and Ethan Stout, who set another personal record for a 5K, finishing 11th with a time of 18:58. Titus Scavone was also in the top 20,…