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A Willow Springs woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on three charges, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Nikki R. Rogers, 35, of Willow Springs, is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful possession of a weapon and having illegal window tint. She was taken to the Howell...

A Houston businesswoman has won a scholarship to participate in the 2022 Neighborhood Leadership Academy, University Extension said. Shari McCallister was selected. The Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects resources at the University of Missouri- St. Louis — Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension — with neighborhood leaders from across Missouri to learn together through a hybrid project-based curriculum, developing the skills and building the networks necessary to create healthy, vibrant and whole communities.

One person received moderate injuries Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Houston, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Tpr. Marty Wiseman said the accident occurred when a southbound 2011 Ford Edge driven by Misty L. Mills, 50, of Independence, Ark., was stopped in traffic due to congestion and was struck in the rear by a 2009 Kia Sedona operated by Braydon K. Duryea, 24, of Republic.

A Mountain View woman was charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a man on County Road 3530. Amanda L. Elliott faces charges of first degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, third degree assault of a special victim, and resisting/interfering with arrest. According to a...

The Tyrone Fire Department called the Raymondville Fire Department for mutual aid at a reported trailer fire on Wednesday. The call came at about noon to the 5300 block of Highway 137.

Texas County Memorial Hospital received their designation as a “Level III Stroke Center” hospital after a thorough review by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) Time Critical Diagnosis Unit. The designation was first given to TCMH in 2014. Every four years the hospital goes through...

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:. The August Licking R-VIII School Board meeting is reviewed, as is the August Licking Board of Aldermen meeting. The MSHP reminds parents and motorists to keep safety in mind with the beginning of the school year.

This story has Unlimited Access. Please support our commitment to public service journalism. Subscribe now. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is planning a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at First Baptist Church in Cabool. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the...

The Willow Springs Elementary School cafeteria was brimful of Bear's fans Saturday for the second annual fundraising dinner and auction. This year's fare was pulled pork for the adults and hotdogs for kids. The football players resumed their role as the evening's waiters, doling out plates and drinks in their jerseys.

Members of the Houston City Council approved a tax levy and heard a report Monday from a council committee tasked with looking at projects that could be funded under the American Rescue Plan Act. The city’s assessed valuation in 2022 was pegged at about $29.9 million, up about $500,000 from...

Between 300-400 participants at the Licking Assembly of God Back-to-School Bash had a fun time on Saturday evening. “It’s not charity, it’s community,” said Senior Pastor Paul Richardson. “We want to help give students in our school district a great school year.”. Richardson and Outreach Pastor...

Multiple rounds of rainfall will continue to impact the county Tuesday morning into Wednesday. Expect widespread totals of 1-3 inches, the National Weather Service said, with localized area of greater than 3 inches. Localized flooding may develop where rain moves over the same area.

This story has Unlimited Access. Please support our commitment to public service journalism. Subscribe now. A Cabool man will be inducted Oct. 19 into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. John Mark Hale is in his 49th year on the football coaching staff at Cabool High School. CEO and Executive...

Houston, MO. – A two-vehicle crash near Houston has sent three people to the hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred on Saturday, August 13 at 7:42 a.m. seven miles west of Houston on MO 38. A 2008 Ford Ranger driven by Donald Allen,...

Bryce Duddridge and Linda Benyo with a score of 32; Kyle Wake and Michele Meyers with a score of 32; Wendy Willard and Gibby with a score of 37; Barb Tate and Buster Graves with a score of 38. Payne Hole was #5. Ben Knight won Closest to Pin, Second Shot, Hole #6.

A Bronze Star medal was recently given to the Licking VFW Post #6337 in the hope of locating the owner or family members. An inscription on the reverse partially reads George Foster. Please call the VFW at 573-674-4214 with any information.

Three persons were injured — one of them seriously — in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Highway 38 west of Houston, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Sgt. Dale Pounds said a northbound 2008 Ford Ranger driven by Donald Allen, 73, of Cabool, pulled out of a driveway into the path of an eastbound 2006 Dodge Ram operated by Joni L. Huff, 40, of Bucyrus.

Members of the Texas County Commission met Aug. 10-11 to transact business, according to recently released minutes. •Met with employee Dewayne Goforth, road sign employee, about payment; discussed any issues reported on the recent Road Rally in the county; and reviewed bids and contacting references about resurfacing parking lots. •Held...

CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol release preliminary information regarding a crash where three teens died east of Jerico Springs, Mo. on Thursday, August 4. The single vehicle crash involved a 2006 Toyota Scion with five male teens, traveling westbound on State Hwy B. The driver,...

Owners: Mitch Hughes, Chantil Richards, James Richards and Justin Richards. Location: Summersville, Mo. History: Texas County Stockyards, LLC., has been in business in Summersville, Mo., since the 1950s. In April, Mitch Hughes, Chantil Richards, her husband James and son Justin took over the sale. Chantil and Mitch worked for the previous owners, and Mitch leased the small animal sale before taking over the facility.