Firefighters from some 28 different departments were dispatched to a major brush fire last Thursday that involved more than 1,200 acres at the Douglas, Christian, Taney county line. After more than a week of triple-digit temperatures, low humidity, and no significant rainfall for an extended period of time, vegetation had…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Floaters fishing our local rivers are catching bass and an occasional walleye on the Rebel Crawdad. Green, brown or red plastic crawdads are all working. Early in the morning and again at dusk the Zara Spook Puppy in either clear or white are…
From the Douglas County Health Dept. A bat sent to the State Public Health Laboratory this spring by the Douglas County Health Department tested positive for rabies. A follow-up investigation was conducted by the health department to identify any persons or animals that may have come in contact with the…
From the Douglas County Health Dept. In the United States, ticks are responsible for more human disease than any other insect. Tick-borne diseases are also known as zoonotic diseases. A zoonotic disease is an infectious disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans. Ticks are very effective transmitters of…
Although we have finally seen a break in the extremely hot weather, and even if you think you’re getting used to the triple-digit temperatures, you need to watch out for signs of heat-related illness. Forms of heat-related illness include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says Tammy Roberts, University…
Dear Editor, This letter is being written to my non-Catholic brothers and sisters because we are all under attack from our own government. Many of you probably know about the Health and Human Services mandate that says that all insurance plans must cover contraceptives, sterilization, and pills that cause abortions.…
Additional feedback from anglers, plus biological data, will determine the future of the increasingly popular fishery at Bull Shoals Lake. THEODOSIA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is continuing to assess the potential for stocking a limited number of striped bass in Bull Shoals Lake and welcomes additional comments…
Three people died in traffic crashes during the 2012 July Fourth holiday counting period. The counting period began at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 4. The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked 99 crashes in which three people died and 45 were injured. Troopers…
JEFFERSON CITY – Flames and black smoke pour out of a room while the heat is felt 50 feet away. Often this is a nightmare faced by someone watching their home burn. In this case, the room was set ablaze on purpose. It’s a special “burn cell” that’s part of…
Tilley cites cost and timing as reasons for his objection JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley turned down the request of Lieutenant Governor candidate Brad Lager to call a special session regarding the Obamacare mandates. “With all due respect to Senator Lager, I cannot support a special…
Mary Alice Cox, age 82, of Ava, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 in Cox Health, Springfield. She was born Feb. 11, 1930, the daughter of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. On July 17, 1947 she was united in marriage to Ruben Cox at Mountain Home, Ark. She…
Helen Marie Harley, 92, of Hartville, passed to heaven on July 10, 2012 at Ozark Community Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Helen was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Lutie, Mo., to Charlie and Effie (Nooncaster) Haskins. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Harley and Linda Hensley both of Hartville; seven grandchildren;…
Burl Maggard, 81 of Bradleyville, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his residence. Visitation for Mr. Maggard will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the White River Association Youth Camp, Taneyville with the…
I learned some of the greatest lessons in life from my parents, Sunday school and the Andy Griffith Show. I am fortunate to be able to visit with my mother almost daily, I attend Sunday school regularly, and thank goodness, the Andy Griffith Show is still on TV, although Griffith passed…
ROLLA – A new wildfire was burning on Mark Twain National Forest lands near Centerville last Thursday. The Low Gap Fire, estimated at 50 acres, was reported July 4. The wildfire was burning in heavy fuels created by a 2009 windstorm event. The heavy mass of dead timber left by…
Rolla, MO –Firefighters have completed mop-up work on Mark Twain National Forest’s East End and Madison wildfires. Both fires are 100%, and the danger of fire escaping containment lines has been greatly reduced. Both fires will remain in patrol status for the next few days. The 622-acre East End Fire…
JEFFERSON CITY – Several measures carried through the Missouri Senate by Sen. Jay Wasson, R-Nixa, received the governor’s executive approval today on Tuesday, adding these to the list of legislation that will take effect on Aug. 28. House Bill 1323, which contains a provision found in Senate Bill 758, sponsored…
A July 2 wreck on Highway K, at Smackout, sent two Seymour residents to the hospital. The Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred at 4 p.m., just across the county line in Webster County, four miles south of Seymour. The investigating officer, Tpr. Justin Piccinino, said a 1997 GMC Savana,…
Wright County Farm Bureau will host a political forum on Thursday, July 19, at the Wright County Courthouse in Hartville. The program will begin at 7 p.m., and all candidates for county offices have been invited to attend. The list of candidates includes candidates for circuit judge of the 44th…
Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways confirmed today that Southwest Airlines will be officially arriving in Branson, Missouri in 2013. Branson Airport and Southwest Airlines officials have amended their original agreement with AirTran Airways and signed a multi-year agreement with Southwest Airlines. Most likely in the first…
In response to the MoDOT article about putting signs along road right-of-ways, I would rather see signs than weeds, brush, trees growing to block the view of cars when pulling out of my driveway. MoDOT wants people to pick up trash, but they can’t walk through the waist high grass.…
Bad Taxes & Downright Dangerous Taxes I hate taxes. They pull resources from our families, from our small businesses and from our local economy, putting hard-earned dollars into the hands of federal bureaucrats. Every dollar the government takes from us is a dollar less we can invest in our children’s…
COLUMBIA – Drought-stricken forages that accumulate nitrates can kill grazing livestock, quickly, warns a University of Missouri plant scientist. “We’re getting reports of cattle dying,” says Rob Kallenbach, MU Extension forage specialist. “As hot weather without rain continues, we expect to hear of more death losses. It happens at the…
After months of planning, research, and time well spent, the new billboard in south Ava on Highway 5 has been installed and extends a warm greeting of “Welcome to Ava” to passersby. The new sign not only welcomes people to our wonderful town, it also showcases some of its businesses,…
The Ava High School class of 1952 was honored a the school reunion held Saturday, June 23, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava. Those who signed the guest book included: Aletha (Kastning) Sullivan Arnold and Doris (Smith) Heard Barbara (Day) Rowe, Ben Meeker, Betty (Lisby) Melton, Bill and…
COLUMBIA – An arid spring brought only 4 inches of rain to Missouri in May and June. Normal rainfall is 10 inches, says a University of Missouri climatologist. We have a 6-inch moisture deficit going into what are normally the hottest and drier months of summer, says Pat Guinan with…
Greene County’s Fair Grove Farmers’ Market Named Missouri Farmers’ Market of the Year JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler has named the Fair Grove Farmers’ Market the state’s best in 2012 – an honor awarded each year to a farmers’ market that sets the example of…
MISSOURI, July 9 – Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.41/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the…
FORSYTH, Mo. –– Final plans for 2012 original exhibits at the White River Valley Historical Society (“WRVHS”) and the Branson Centennial Museum are currently underway, according to WRVHS Managing Director Leslie Wyman. “While we have a large number of photos and objects in our collections for the remainder of this year’s exhibits,…
Due to the great response to the Friday night music events on the square, programs have been scheduled for July 17 and again on July 24. Entertainers are invited to come down to the square and join in the informal musical program on Friday evenings. The Douglas County Fair opens…
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