Douglas County
Covering Ava’s Tracks: Jon Cluff researches the 1910-1935 Ava-Mansfield train
by Doug Berger It has been over 110 years since the first railroad locomotive rolled into Ava. It was a time when the horse was still important to transportation of people and materials in the area. But today it is a modern technology which is helping with rekindling an interest in the railroad that operated…
Read MoreCircuit Law Day
During Circuit law day on February 2, 2021, the following defendants were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Jarred L. Coddington, 25, Thornfield, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for Stealing $25,000 or More after admitting to violating his probation. Coddington is presently serving a 9 year sentence in the Arkansas Department of Corrections…
Read MoreStorm Siren Testing
Ava’s storm sirens will be tested on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather the tests will be the held the next day, Thursday, February 11th.
Read MoreVaccine Clinic Completely Booked
According to the Douglas County Health Department, “the COVID vaccine clinic for this Saturday at the MOCH Wellness Center is full. We cannot accept anymore appointments. We hope to receive more vaccine in the near future to hold additional clinics.” Follow the Health Department Facebook Page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyHealthDepartment
Read MoreGlade Top Trail Run Scheduled for October 9
The next Glade Top Trail Run will be held Saturday, October 9th, 2021. The run, normally held in the spring, is being moved to the fall to address COVID-19 concerns. The 2022 run will again be held in the spring. All runners already entered from the 2020 and Spring 2021 race will be deferred on…
Read MoreAva School Board and Mayor Are Only Local Races
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now five candidates for the two seats opening up. Jason Churchill and Carole Floyd join Chance Dry, Rory Boeddeker, and incumbent Deana Parsick on the ballot. Skyline and Plainview will have no elections as their expiring incumbents have refiled with no competition. The Ava city ballot…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Votes to Allow Homeschoolers to Participate in MSHSAA Activities
The Ava R-1 School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. Principal/Director Reports Ava Elementary School Principal Dr. Clint Hall mentioned the coverage Mrs. Lawlers class recently got in the Herald for the facemask experiment they were doing. Middle School Principal Patty Nelson highlighted recent donations from Walmart. Ava…
Read MoreCircuit Law Day January 21, 2021
During Circuit law day on January 21, 2021, the following defendants were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Daniel Wier, 21, Ava, was ordered to serve 120 days in prison after admitting to violating his probation. Wier was ordered to complete the Institutional Treatment Program while in the Department of Corrections. The original offense occurred…
Read MoreCedar Gap: Once Home to Memphis Colony: Now a 430 Acre Conservation Area
by Doug Berger Cedar Gap is known to many people just by the highway sign along Hwy. 60 several miles west of Mansfield. A limited number of the travelers on Hwy. 60 have ventured off the highway to see what remains of the community which was once a thriving railroad depot, summer resort area and…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Day Closures
The Martin Luther King holiday is being observed Monday, Jan. 18, with most financial institutions and government agencies closing their doors for the holiday. Locally, offices in the Douglas County Courthouse and City of Ava will close for day, along with the Douglas County Library. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, consequently post…
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