Area Sports and Education

Texas Co. AL Post #41 Boys and girls from around the state attend American Legion Boys/Girls State each summer to learn about the city, county and state political process. Four Texas County youth have been chosen to attend. American Legion Post #41 has selected from Houston High School, Bennie Cook, Zander Riggs and Aubrey Crockett,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Girl Scouts #751 held their annual Emergency Komfort Giveaway (EKG) on Saturday, May 21, at Emmett Kelley Park in Houston. First responders from the City of Houston Fire Department, Licking Police Department, Houston Police Department, Manes Fire Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Department and Texas County Sheriff’s Department were expected…

Parents, grandparents and other family members gathered at the FEMA gymnasium on Wednesday evening, May 18, for the Wildcat Early Learning Center graduation ceremony. Excited graduates scurried around the lobby in preparation for the event, eager to show their parents their artwork and their friends. A multi-color archway of balloons greeted those entering the gym,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Fourth through sixth grade students, their families and friends gathered at the Sherman Hill Field House on Monday, May 16, for the 2022 Licking Elementary Spring Concert “Forward.” Elementary Music Director Mrs. Kerri Chafin led speakers, soloists, and combinations of the classes through four pieces, and offered individual music awards and…

By Coach Steve Rissler Three Licking tracksters earned the right to compete with the best at the 2022 MSHSAA State Track & Field Championships. The meet was held over two days at Adkins Stadium on the campus of Jefferson City High School. On day one, sophomore Finley Sullins started the action for LHS in the…

By Coach Harv Antle HARTVILLE, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats advanced to the championship game of the Class 3 District 9 Tournament at Hartville by virtue of an 8-1 victory over the Mansfield Lions on Monday afternoon, May 16. Licking struck first with two first-inning runs. Cole Wallace singled to lead off in the bottom…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The 90th Annual Licking FFA Banquet was held on Friday, May 6, at the Sherman Hill Field House. FFA members, advisors and their loved ones gathered to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the FFA and to celebrate the honors earned by the FFA members throughout the year. Kindal Sevedge demonstrated…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Theatre returned to Licking on Thursday, May 12, when the Licking High School Drama Club presented “the renowned play” “Shhh! Don’t Say It!!!” The play, written especially for the LHS Drama Department by Danette House, was directed by LHS Drama teacher Briana Link, with LHS Drama students performing and providing behind…

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