Everett Family Volleyball Team
Pictured above are members of Mandy Hampton’s family team that participated in the annual Mandy Hampton Memorial Volleyball Tournament, sponsored by her grandmother, Mabel Everett. All but one, Sierra Boatman, are Mabel’s grandchildren. Pictured are, back row (from left): Drake King, Chance Pewton, Jasper Nelson, Sierra Boatman. Front row (from left): Jesse Everett, Aaron Everett,…
Read MoreDugger Report 1.15.2016
The Missouri House is back in session! Due to term limits, this will be my final session serving as a State Representative in the Missouri General Assembly. This year I will again be focused and determined on passing Voter Photo ID legislation. I have sponsored House Joint Resolution 53, which is a constitutional amendment that…
Read MoreBradleyville Girls Take Consolation
After losing to Blue Eye in the first round of the Sparta Tournament last week, the Bradleyville Lady Eagles defeated Sparta and Verona to claim the consolation championship on Saturday. Team members pictured are, from left, front row: Mariah Clemans, Casey Ridings, Emily Todd and Kylie Winkles. Back row: Coach Autumn Thomas, Kyiah Trent, Ericka Cook, Dorian…
Read MoreBradleyville Eagles Take 2nd at Seymour
The Bradleyville Eagles took second place in the Seymour basketball tournament last Saturday. Team members are, from left (back row): Assistant Coach Mike Wanner, Caiden Cash, Trey Boyd, C.J. Horsey, Hayden Crouch, Ronnie Maggard, Alex Lehmann, Keylan Beeler, and Coach Josh Hume. In front are Cole Thomas (left) and Tyler Boyd.
Read MoreBears Drop Road Games To Mansfield, Conway
The Ava Bears made the short jaunt up Highway 5 to Mansfield for non-conference basketball action last Friday night, but when they got there it was no cake walk for the Bears. Mansfield held a 3-point lead, 24-21, at halftime, but turned it on in the second half to pull out to a 57-37 win.…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Dept. Has Busy Start to New Year
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department hit the ground running to start the new year. On Jan. 1, Sheriff Chris Degase and Deputy Taylor Wallace conducted a traffic stop on Highway K that resulted in arrrests. Michael Royston, Seymour, was arrested on multiple warrants and cited for DWI. Deputy Gabe Stroud also conducted a traffic stop…
Read MoreKinsey Thompson Awarded Scholarship to Attend Southeast
CAPE GIRARDEAU –– Kinsey Thompson of Ava, Mo. has received the Residence Life Leadership Award to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2016-17 academic year. Thompson, the daughter of Kelly and DeAnn Thompson of Ava, will be a 2016 graduate of Ava High School. For more information, visit www.semo.edu.
Read MoreMOCH Facility In Mansfield Remodeled
Missouri Ozarks Community Health (MOCH) has recently completed renovations of the Mansfield Clinic. Financial support for this project was aided by the Affordable Care Act, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) – Facility Improvements (P-FI) Grant through HRSA. This funding, originally announced in August 2014, awarded approximately $35.7 million to support 147 health centers in 44 states…
Read MoreAva To Host Coffee and Conversation Jan. 20 — With Lunch Provided
Are you interested in helping Ava students and addressing unmet needs associated with hunger, health and hygiene? If so, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, community members are invited to attend a Coffee and Conversation and learn about Care to Learn, and the group’s mission and vision for the Ozarks. Care to Learn is a non-profit founded…
Read MoreLooking Backward 1.14.2016
25 Years Ago January 10, 1991 Ava Mayor Bud Norman said this week that the city is spending approximately $1,000 per day on materials and labor associated with the stubborn winter storm that has its grips on the area. Not since 1972 has the city had such an accumulation of ice to contend with,…
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