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FDA Alerts Consumers About Unauthorized Fraudulent COVID-19 Test Kits
Statement From Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug Administration, Stephen M. Hahn M.D.; and Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs – Office of Regulatory Affairs, Judith A. McMeekin Pharm.D. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively and aggressively monitoring the market for any firms marketing products with fraudulent coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic, prevention…
Read MoreMissouri State Parks Remain Open, Closing Visitor Centers and Park or Site Offices
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAR. 19, 2020 – Out of an abundance of caution, Missouri Department of Natural Resources announces Missouri State Parks will temporarily close visitor centers, park offices and site offices to walk-in foot traffic through April 30. The closures are effective as of Friday, March 20. This measure is to protect visitors and…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police Dept.
Calls By Type March 15 – March 21, 2020 Alarm – 5 Animal Call – 5 Assist Agency – 1 Assist Agency (DCSO) – 2 Assist Agency (MSHP) – 1 Assist Person -2 Check Building – 1 Check Vehicle – 3 Check Well-Being – 3 Civil – 2 Community Policing – 5 Disturbance, General –…
Read MoreSenator Jason Smith – An Invisible Enemy
Over the past week, the severity of risk posed to our country by the coronavirus outbreak came into sharp focus. President Trump has held daily briefings from the White House with Vice President Pence and a slew of leading experts from around the federal government to keep the American people constantly informed. In a sign…
Read MoreFEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
FEMA has now created a public access site for the verification of facts on the coronavirus. The website also references information about the spread of the virus. The FEMA page (https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control) is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Rumors can easily circulate within communities…
Read More2 Women Sentenced to 5 Years, Court Business Now Handled by Video
On March 9, Yellonda Adams, 43, Dora, was sentenced to 5 years in the Department of Corrections through the Institutional Treatment Center for violating her probation. She was on probation for Possession of Methamphetamine. The original offense occurred in August of 2019 and was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. On March 20, Brandy…
Read MoreMarie Sherman
Eunice Marie Sherman, 88 years, 10 months, 15 days old, of Ava, Missouri passed on to Heaven on March 19, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with her family by her side. Marie was born May 4, 1931 in Mansfield, MO to Clarence E. and Edna Esther (Freeman) Liles. Marie was a housewife and…
Read MoreGo Blue Update
Go Blue committee members are currently working to modify activities for April, according to the pandemic mandates set in place. Since Ava schools will not return until at least April 6th, the Pinwheel Garden and April 3rd activities for 2nd, 4th, and 6th-grade activities will be rescheduled or canceled. In addition, Ava High School art…
Read MoreDrury Moves to Test-Optional Application Process for Fall Due to Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 24, 2020 — Drury University will become a test-optional institution beginning with applications for the Fall 2021 academic year. Going “test optional” means scores on standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT are not required for admission. Most selective universities require a test score in order to apply. “This move is…
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