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Ava Middle School MAP Testing Schedule

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) will begin for middle school students the final week of April. Following is the schedule for 5th – 8th grade. 5th Grade Science – April 26-27 Math –  April 29-30 ELA –  May 4-5 6th Grade ELA – April 27-28 Math – May 4-5 7th Grade ELA – April 27-28…

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American Legion Awards

The American Legion Post 112 in Ava recently honored local first-responders and a student with awards. The Post awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year to Reggie Johnson, Chief of the Ava Police Department. Firefighter of the year went to Curley Rawlins of the City of Ava fire crew. EMT of the year went to…

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Vaccinations Available in West Plains on Friday, April 9th

WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare and Missouri State University West Plains (MSU – WP) will partner to present a community COVID-19 vaccination event at MSU – WP’s Lybyer Technology Center on Friday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lybyer Technology Center is located at 605 W. Main St. in West Plains. …

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Storm Siren Testing

On Wednesday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M., the Douglas County Emergency Management staff will be testing the Ava storm sirens. In the event of bad weather the tests will be run the following day at the same time.

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Douglas County Offices Closed on Good Friday

Douglas County offices will be closed Friday, April 2 for Good Friday. The Douglas County Clerk’s office will be open for voting on Saturday April 3rd from 8-12. The Circuit Court will remain open on Friday. 

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