For 40-year Reunion Evangel to Welcome Original Football Team Members
SPRINGFIELD – The Evangel football program will honor the first teams in the program’s history, Sept. 8-9 with several activities during the weekend to celebrate 40 years of Crusader football. Weekend activities will begin Friday afternoon as members of the first Evangel football teams from 1977-82 are invited for the weekend. Registration is open to…
Read MoreTroop G Releases Stats On DWI Saturation In Howell County
Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information from a DWI saturation effort conducted by the Highway Patrol in Howell County. A total of 15 citations and 29 warnings were issued in conjunction with the operation conducted on Aug. 26. Also, one person was arrested for driving while intoxicated. This…
Read MoreAirPower History Tour Coming to Branson
Patriotic Festival and Squadron of WWII Planes Landing Sept. 13-17 Iconic B-25 Bomber “Yellow Rose” joined by other historic aircraft BRANSON – Branson Airport, Branson Veterans Task Force and The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) are partnering together to bring the Ozarks region an experience like none other. A “hands-on” history lesson and flying museum will…
Read MoreDouglas County Museum Celebrates Anniversary
Bevy Moore (standing at left in the photo above and shown in the inset at right) sang at the Douglas County Museum on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 19, for the museum’s 28th anniversary celebration. Most of the songs Bevy sang were original numbers she wrote herself, including the musical arrangement. CDs of her music were offered…
Read MoreBackpack Program Fills the Weekend Gap For Students
The BEAR Necessities: Backpack Program, formerly known as “Friday Feast,” is a program run by the Ava High School LEADs class whose mission is to alleviate the hunger of our students on weekends by supplementing their food sources at home with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food. Started by Liz Kyger, the program has been in place…
Read MoreYoung Ava Volleyball Team Is Working Hard To Improve
The Lady Bears volleyball team traveled to Springfield Tuesday night, Aug. 22, to take on the Lady Irish of Springfield Catholic. The JV started things off slow at first with a loss in the first set 12-25, but picked up some momentum in the second set with consistent serving from freshmen Paige Kimmons. The Lady…
Read MoreSoftball Lady Bears Are Off To Good Start This Fall
The Ava Lady Bears softball team is off to a good start this season with a record of 4-1. During the past week the Ava girls defeated Dora at home in extra innings, then went on the road this week to beat Norwood 7-2, and on Tuesday defeated Salem, 9-8, in nine innings. The girls…
Read MoreTruman State University to Celebrate 150 Years
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A state already rich in history will soon have another milestone to celebrate this fall when Truman State University reaches the 150th anniversary of its founding. Truman’s history predates some of the most recognizable aspects of Missouri’s history. The school was around before the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, as well…
Read MoreSt. Louis Developer to Complete Lake of the Ozarks Luxury High-Rise Condominium Complex
The Cypress at the Lake offers a limited collection of 61 residences with resort-style amenities ST. LOUIS – August 29, 2017 – St. Louis-based real estate development company, Cypress at the Lake, Inc. is set to complete construction on a 12-story luxury residential complex located at the 12 Mile Marker on the Lake of the…
Read MoreAttorney General Cites Resolution of No-Call Disputes
JEFFERSON CITY –– Attorney General Josh Hawley’s Office announced it has resolved its lawsuit with Charter Communications over alleged violations of state and federal No-Call and telemarketing laws. “This office conducted a thorough investigation and achieved a resolution that we believe will benefit all Missourians by preventing future unwanted telemarketing calls,” Hawley said. “I look…
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