Avoid heat-related illness Excessive heat watches and warnings in effect in much of Missouri.
BUTLER, Mo. — Even if you think you’re getting used to the sweltering weather, you need to watch out for signs of heat-related illness. Forms of heat-related illness include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says Tammy Roberts, University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist. Heat cramps are usually a result of…
Read More2017 Demolition Derby
A big crowd was on hand at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Saturday night for the demolition derby, and the crowd was not disappointed as every event provided plenty of action and hard hits.
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2017 Demolition Derby Winners
Booger County Cousins Reunion Held
The Booger County Cousin Reunion was held July 7-8 at the Lions Club Building in Ava, Mo. The cousins are all grandchildren of the late George and Maggie (Hicks) Pool and the late Oriville and Hazel (Sherrill) Bushong and Hazel (Pool) Bushong. Oriville and Hazel (Sherrill) Bushong had eight children: Jesse, Willard (Buck), Bentley, Bernice,…
Read MoreNew MU School of Medicine Partnership with Indian Company Could Help Produce Holistic Medicine Treatments Aimed at Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes
COLUMBIA – Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. Originating in India more than 5,000 years ago, this holistic medicine system uses herbal compounds, special diets and other health care practices to augment conventional preventative and disease treatments. Now, Kattesh Katti, a researcher at the University of Missouri, has developed a…
Read MoreAborn Charged
On July 17, James Lee Aborn age 66, of Ava, was arrested on charges of Felony Murder 2nd Degree, Felony Armed Criminal Action x 2, and Felony Assault 1st Degree or Attempt. James Aborn’s bond has been set at $250,000 cash only. On July 17, 2017, David James Aborn age 39, of Madison County, Montana,…
Read MoreWright County to Introduce 4-H Shooting Sports Program
Seeking Adult Volunteers and Youth Participants The shooting sports project includes many options for 4-H members. Youth learn safe gun handling skills and sound fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of caring and knowledgeable adult volunteers. A 4-H member may only be enrolled in a 4-H shooting sports project if it is led by a…
Read MoreOTC to Host Community Listening Sessions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Technical Community College will host a series of public listening sessions in July and August to seek the community’s input as it develops and revises the college’s strategic plan to reflect education and training needs of southwest Missouri. Community members are encour-aged to attend to learn more about OTC and provide…
Read MoreWildflower Walk Offered July 15 at Prairie State Park
JEFFERSON CITY – The prairie will be ablaze with summer color during the free wildflower walk July 15 at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines. The guided walk will begin at 10 a.m. from the park’s Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center. The walk will take participants among green grasses and colorful wildflowers as they learn about the…
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