Following are individual results for Ava Swim Team members at the first meet of the season, held last Saturday at Seymour. Ava, under coach Lucas Tabor, placed 3rd in the meet. Individual Medley–8 & under girls: 3rd, Mackinley Goss; 9-10 boys: 2nd, Cade Pinckney; 11-12…
The first-degree murder trial of Christopher Jorgensen, 30, of Ava, is set to go to a jury trial in Clinton next week. Jorgensen is one of five people charged in the murder of Kenny Stout, 17, of Ava, in December 2011. Based on a change…
The 2013 3-Year-Old Futurity and Spring Show of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association closed last weekend with the crowning of new Futurity champions. In the open show that brought down the curtain on this year’s event, Pinky Tuscadero, owned by Therese Murray, of…
Agriculture in Douglas County is supported by both large and small farm enterprises. In an effort to recognize successful farm families in the county, the Douglas County Extension Council recently honored two farm families with the presentation of Century Farms signs by Douglas County Program…
The weather of the past two weeks has hardly seemed like spring, but we know it can’t be too many weeks away. With spring comes the threat of thunderstorms, dangerous lightning, flash floods and damaging winds. Although that type of weather can occur at any…
A drive along Old Highway 5 north of Ava Tuesday morning revealed the beauty of a winter landscape. This area received a snowfall accumulation of about one inch, and roads in this area were pretty well clear, with only spots of slush and ice. The…
Town & Country Bank’s Route 60 Showdown games delivered moments of great basketball action and free giveaways for fans on both sides of the contest. In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, the Mtn. Grove Lady Panthers defeated the Ava Lady Bears…
Highway 76 Bryant Bridge Will Be Closed June 19-26
Route 76 in Douglas County will be closed as contractor crews perform maintenance and sealing of the…
First of Stout’s Alleged Killers Goes to Trial Next Week in Clinton
The first-degree murder trial of Christopher Jorgensen, 30, of Ava, is set to go to…
Election Hearing Postponed Until Wednesday, July 3
The hearing to determine if the Tuesday, April 2, Ava Municipal Election was valid, was…
