Legendary Fishermen Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin Accept National Conservation Awards
Awards ceremony in conjunction with the grand opening of Bass Pro’s Wonders of Wildlife and Aquarium and Museum SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Sept. 11, 2017 –– Hall of Fame Professional Bass Anglers Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin will receive the National Lewis and Clark Conservation Corps of Discovery Award at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Fish Story
Traveling can be a lonesome experience as any business traveler will tell you and so the Charleroi Airport near Brussels has devised a way to cheer you up. They’ll rent you a goldfish to keep you company for only a little more than $4.00 a night, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].…
Read MoreNo Smoking
Here’s another reason to quit smoking. A driver in Southend, England blew the doors and roof off her car when her cigarette ignited an aerosol can of air freshener, says the Association of Mature American Citizens AMAC]. Luckily, she suffered only minor injuries.
Read MoreIrresistible!
Good news for all chocolate lovers. The Swiss have come up with a fourth kind of chocolate to rival the flavors found in white, dark and milk chocolate, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It’s called Ruby Chocolate and it is made from the Ruby cocoa bean. Ruby Chocolate “offers a totally new…
Read MoreElectric Co-Op Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, Sept. 9 at The Mansion Theater
BRANSON – White River Valley Electric Cooperative will host the 78th Annual Meeting of Members at The Mansion Theater in Branson on Saturday, Sept. 9. WRVEC welcomes the American pop and country music duo the Bellamy Brothers as this year’s headlining entertainment. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and all WRVEC members and their families are…
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Ava VFW Post 5993 Auxiliary along with family and friends, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Patriot Guard Riders, Combat Veterans Motorcyicle Association, and UKSO and support staff were honored to be a part of the 1107th AVN Group Task Force Army Deployment Ceremony: Operation Spartan Shield. This is the fifth deployment to Kuwait. More than…
Read MoreMark Twain National Forest . . . Good Things For Our Neighbors to Know
ROLLA – For many people, owning a piece of property adjacent to the Mark Twain National Forest is the fulfillment of a dream. Residing next to a National Forest allows a homeowner to enjoy solitude, see abundant wildlife and view spectacular scenery daily. It is important for property owners to understand both the benefits and…
Read MoreTHE SNOOP with KEITH MOORE
Agriculture Pulls Together for Missouri’s Hungry Children One in five Missouri children live in homes where food is scarce. According to Feeding Missouri, that number can be as high as one in three in rural areas. Missouri’s rate of childhood food insecurity is among the highest in the nation. Over the summer, the state’s agricultural…
Read More72 Runners Participate In 2017 Silvey Stampede
Seventy-two runners stampeded the Ava track complex last Friday night at the 2017 Silvey Stampede. It was the 5th anniversary of the Stampede as the first year celebrated the opening of the new complex in 2013. Several runners from that first year were spotted with their 2013 shirt on, which read “Red dog” R.I.P. For…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Activity Report
During the week of Aug. 19 to 26, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received 127 Calls for Service and arrested and booked 13 individuals into the Douglas County Jail. At this time, there are 26 in custody. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like your help in locating the following individuals with active warrants out…
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