Douglas County
Missouri Ozarks Community Health Announces Expansion of Ava Clinic
Missouri Ozarks Community Health is excited to announce an expansion of the clinic in Ava is now underway. The project will include several changes, most notably a dedicated space for behavioral health and substance use treatment services. “The demand for behavioral health services has grown dramatically in our communities,” said Randall Gann, CEO of Missouri…
Read MoreVanzant Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
A Douglas County man is facing multiple charges after a late-night traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to a probable cause statement filed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joshua Lee Dunstan of Vanzant, Missouri, on February 5, 2026, after observing his vehicle fail to stop…
Read MoreAuthorities Seize Meth, Firearms in Vera Cruz Search
Roger Wall Douglas County authorities say a weeks‑long covert narcotics investigation led to the service of a search warrant at the residence of Roger Wall near Vera Cruz early February 3. The Douglas County/Ava Multijurisdictional Task Force and the COMET Drug Task Force executed the warrant around 6 a.m. According to Sheriff Chris Degase, investigators…
Read MoreDCCF Opens Spring 2026 Grant Applications
The Douglas County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check to Ava High School for its 3D Printer Project. The DCCF is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round. All applications are due by March 31, 2026. The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community…
Read MorePair Arrested Following Reported Store Theft
Two individuals were arrested on November 14, following a shoplifting complaint at Dollar General and subsequent drug-related discoveries. Dollar General employees reported a male and female shoplifting from the store and leaving in a silver Ford Mustang. Officers located the vehicle shortly afterward in the parking lot of Signal and made contact with Todd Hull,…
Read MoreFamily Reports Threats, Charges Filed
A Springfield woman was arrested after deputies say she threatened family members and a local pastor in a series of alarming messages following her mother’s death. Read this week’s issue of the Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreNevada Couple Charged After Highway Stop
A traffic stop in Ava turned into a double arrest after deputies say a Nevada couple was caught driving the wrong way and found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Read this week’s issue of the Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreTwo arrested in crash that shut down school
A man and woman from Lebanon were arrested after crashing their vehicle near Skyline School, prompting a temporary lockdown as one suspect fled the scene. See this week’s Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreDouglas County Man Determined to be the Murderer in a 19-Year-Old Cold Case
A man once arrested for the murder of an Ava bartender has now been connected to a 2006 homicide in Wisconsin, authorities report. See this week’s Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreCounty Plans Flu Vaccine Events
The Douglas County Health Department will offer two upcoming flu vaccine clinics for residents and employees of Douglas County. Vaccines will be available at Ava City Hall on Monday, Oct. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m., and at the Douglas County Courthouse on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. Flu consent forms may…
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