Ava’s storm sirens will be tested on Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the tests will be the held the next day, Thursday, June 17th, 2021.
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During a special meeting the Ava R-1 School board approved the following staff changes for the 2021/2022 school year: Hires: 7th Grade Math – Annette Copeland Elementary Math Intervention – Brandy Harvill 4th Grade – April Nash Middle School Math Intervention – Sabrina Lafferty HS SPED – Ginessa McFarlin HS SPED – Cindy Hailey HS…
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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Dean’s List honorees for the 2021 spring semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Dean’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 4.0 grade point average for…
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According to the National Weather Service, the hottest weather of the year is expected from Wednesday – Friday of this week. “Hot and humid conditions to (expected to) develop rapidly Wednesday into Friday with heat indices approaching 100 degrees. Added concern that the recent rainy, mild conditions haven’t offered a chance to become acclimated to…
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The 42nd annual 3-Year-Old Futurity and Spring Show of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association is under way at Ava and will continue through Saturday night. The Spring Show opened on Tuesday with the annual Youth Seminar, and classes began showing on Wednesday morning in the Versatility Arena on the association’s showgrounds just north…
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On Father’s Day weekend – June 18, 19 and 20th – the Discover the Ozarks Festival will take place in Ava and surrounding areas. Started as the “2500 Miles of Arts and Culture” event in 2018, Discover the Ozarks is firing up again this year after being canceled due to COVID in 2020. Activities offered…
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Diplomas for the Ava High School Class of 2021 will be ready on Monday, June 14th. Graduates should call the Ava High School office ahead of time to inquire about any account balances. Also, graduates need to bring their assigned Chromebook. Serial numbers will be checked, restrictions lifted, and then the Chromebook will be…
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On Tuesday, June 8th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Attendance Alderman Keith Jones and City Attorney Larry Tyrell were absent. Councilmen present were Billy Stewart, Noel Dye, and Stan Lovan. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said the city ended May “doing well” with $3.9 Million in…
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Eight Ava R-I Band students have been selected to march and play in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 25 in New York City. Selected band members include (in no particular roder) Rachael Elliott, Laurynn Brooks, Jansen Breshears, Camryan Bishop, Qwynn Gieber, Abby Hartley, Bethany Menke, and Harley Yocum.
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, six people died in traffic crashes over the 2021 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 28, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2021 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 270 Injuries…
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