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06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Celebrating Memorial Day in Licking By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo by Shari HarrisLicking VFW Post #6337 conducted a tribute to slain defenders of our country’s freedom at the Memorial for the Fallen on Memorial Day. From left, Veteran Michael Mas, Cdr. Billie Krewson, and Auxiliary President ...

05/30/2026

Special Olympics Torch Run travels through Licking By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo by Katey WesleyThe Special Olympics torch runners gathered at a parking lot near Licking High School to begin the Licking leg of their run. “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Thi...

05/30/2026

LHS Track and Field stars go to State By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo courtesy of Licking Wildcats Track & FieldJadyn Barnes advanced to the podium for her fourth straight year at the State meet. Four members of the Licking High School Track & Field team, their managers, coaches and families trav...

05/30/2026

Drug trafficking among charges for two arrested on Shafer Road By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo courtesy of Texas Co. Sheriff’s Dept.Christy Cobble Photo courtesy of Texas Co. Sheriff’s Dept.John Paulson Arrests by the South Central Drug Task Force occurred on Shafer Road during the early morn...

05/30/2026

Wildcat Baseball wins fourth consecutive District title By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo by Shari HarrisThe Licking Wildcats defeated the Houston Tigers 5-0 on Wednesday, May 20, to earn their fourth consecutive District title. They advanced to State Sectional play, which was scheduled for Tuesday...

05/30/2026

Members and advisers participate in FBLA State Leadership Conference By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo submittedFrom left, Chris Ross-Leffler, J’sai Leahy, Sadie Hutsell and Paxten Keeney attended the State Leadership Conference in April. Also qualifying for State from Licking were Keely Gorman, ...

05/30/2026

Licking JH students make their mark at 2026 Missouri FBLA conference By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo submittedNatasha Ogden, left, and Sofie Hutsell at the Leadership Conference. Not shown was Malaina Lonning and Sophia Chambers, who also attended. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Members of the Licking Junior ...

05/28/2026

Rodeo weekend promises something for everyone By Editor | May 27, 2026 | 0 Photo by Shari HarrisThis Underground Railroad Quilt, made by members of the Licking High School Class of 2026 when they were in elementary school, will be auctioned at noon on Rodeo Saturday as a fundraiser for the Texas Cou...