Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center will host its 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, June 26, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2004 Crestview Drive in Ava. The annual event is known as one of the largest fireworks displays in Douglas County, drawing families from across the area for an evening of food,…
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At DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop located at 1306 Prince St. in Ava, work can look like building pallets, snapping Easter eggs, washing trays, destroying outdated beverages for recycling, printing shirts, folding towels, cleaning offices, shredding paper or serving ice cream. But to Executive Director Dawn Cox, the work is also something more. It is dignity.…
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The Ava Board of Aldermen delayed final action Tuesday, June 9, on a proposed data center moratorium, giving residents another opportunity to comment before the ordinance returns to the board. The proposed data center moratorium is expected to come back before aldermen at the next regular meeting, set for Tuesday, June 23, at 5 p.m.…
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Jennie Gardner, 46, was arrested June 3 on a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear in a possession of a controlled substance case. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Gardner failed to appear in court on April 1, 2026. The original case was investigated May 9, 2023, by Sgt. Box after methamphetamine was…
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An Oklahoma man faces felony charges after Douglas County authorities responded to a report of property damage involving farm machinery. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Chris Degase, Lt. Nelson and Detective Long were dispatched to a residence on K Highway at approximately 2 p.m. on June 10 for a report of a…
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From the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department: On June 12, 2026, at approximately 2052 hours, Sgt. A. Box, Deputy Evans, and Deputy Wilson attempted a warrant service on N Highway. Upon arrival, two subjects with active warrants fled into the woods. Sgt. Box deployed into the woods with K-9 York, who began an immediate track.…
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An Ava man is facing multiple charges following a reported physical altercation on A Highway. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Aaron Box and Deputy Sam Evans were dispatched at approximately 7:56 p.m. on June 9 to a report of a physical altercation between two male subjects. While deputies were responding, the sheriff’s…
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AVA, Mo. — An Oklahoma man faces felony charges after Douglas County authorities responded to a report of property damage involving farm machinery. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Chris Degase, Lt. Nelson and Detective Long were dispatched to a residence on K Highway at approximately 2 p.m. on June 10 for a…
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AVA, Mo. — Jennie Gardner, 46, was arrested June 3 on a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear in a possession of a controlled substance case. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Gardner failed to appear in court on April 1, 2026. The original case was investigated May 9, 2023, by Sgt. Box…
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