Douglas County
Early Morning Drug Raid in Ava Leads to Two Arrests, Meth Seized
Two Ava residents were arrested following the execution of a narcotics search warrant in the early morning hours of April 23 on Jefferson Street, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officers reported that as they approached the residence, a male subject later identified as Brandon Hurst, 37, of Ava, was standing in…
Read MoreTwo Arrested Following Early Morning Drug Raid in Squires
Two Douglas County residents were arrested early Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, following the execution of a narcotics search warrant in the Squires area, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chris Degase reported that deputies served the warrant April 21 off JJ Highway, where methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and firearms were seized. Taken into…
Read MoreScarlettMania deemed a success
A near-capacity crowd filled the Ava High School auditorium Saturday for ScarlettMania, a wrestling event held in support of Scarlett Hall. Pictured top left is Hall with her care team; top right shows Hall prior to the accident with her mother and brother in wrestling gear; and below is live action from the event (bottom…
Read MoreWear Blue this Sunday: Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday
April 26 is Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday The Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Committee asks people to wear blue on Sunday April 26 in recognition of those who are affected by child abuse. The idea is to promote awareness of how serious this problem is. The hope is that individuals and…
Read MoreTexarkana Arrest Leads to Return on Douglas County Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County probation violation warrant was arrested April 7, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ross Rains was taken into custody on an active warrant for violating probation related to a prior conviction for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. According to authorities, Rains pleaded…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Douglas County Capias Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County warrant was taken into custody April 15, 2026, in Greene County by members of Operation Relentless Pursuit and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ronnie Collins was arrested on a capias no-bond warrant for stealing a motor vehicle. The charge stems from an…
Read MoreDouglas County Warrant Leads to Arrest of Texas Man
A Texas man was arrested on a Douglas County warrant stemming from a 2025 investigation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Demeng Childress, 57, of Terrell, Texas, was taken into custody on charges of stealing a motor vehicle and first-degree property damage. Authorities said the charges are connected to an incident investigated by Deputy…
Read MoreFrom Banquet Plans to Patriots Parade, Chamber Maps Out Busy Spring
The Ava Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, April 14, at the Ava Lions Club, with Executive Director Judy Shields leading discussion on upcoming events, business updates and community initiatives. Shields highlighted the Chamber’s Spring Membership Banquet set for Saturday, April 25, themed around the 250th birthday of America. Members were encouraged to sponsor and decorate…
Read More“Who Can They Tell?”: Community Urged to Protect Vulnerable Children
The “Go Blue” Child Abuse Awareness activities continue through the month of April. If you drive through the square in Ava you should see the posters featuring the words, “Safe Kids Bloom” with the brightly colored flower blossoms painted on them, there should be a banner, some blue lights, and several pinwheels spinning away. All…
Read MoreTurkey Season Approaches for Douglas County Outdoorsmen
Missouri’s spring turkey season is set to open for adult hunters later this month, with area residents preparing to head into the woods across Douglas County and surrounding Ozarks counties. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the regular spring turkey season will run from April 20 through May 10, following the youth portion held…
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