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Huff Defeats Bethel Teammate, Earns Bassmaster Classic Berth
As No. 6 seed, Huff takes the win over teammate and friend, No 2 seed Carter McNeil. SPRING CITY, Tenn. — All week long, Cody Huff was the most impressive angler in the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket, and the Bethel University angler concluded his championship run through the tournament at Watts Bar Lake on…
Read MoreBus Route Owners Association, Ava R-I School Board to Meet Sept. 11
Meeting is open to public. On Wednesday Sept. 11, the Ava School Bus Route Owners Association will be meeting with the Ava R-I School Board to discuss transportation. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the board room beginning at 6 p.m. The is an open, public meeting but only…
Read MoreDouglas County Museum Celebrates 30 Years
By Sally Hicks Thoughts of yesteryear came to mind as colorful quilts flapped in an August breeze on the porch of the Wilson House at 401 East Washington Avenue on Saturday, August 24th. Ice cold lemonade courtesy of the local Town & Country Supermarket and sweet treats provided by museum volunteers were on hand to…
Read MoreReminder: 7th Annual Silvey Stampede Is This Friday Night
The Ava Cross Country team is hosting the 7th annual Silvey Stampede at the Ava football and track complex Friday, Sept. 6 before the home football game that evening when the Ava Bears face the Hallsville Indians. The cost to participate is $10 for school age students and younger; $12 for adults. The fee includes…
Read MoreNew Wayfinding Signs
Michael Boyink/Herald New wayfinding signs were recently installed on popular routes into Ava and point to locations of interest for travelers. The signs were the result of a project started last February by then-mayor David Norman. (Above) This sign is on Route 5 southbound on the north side of town. (Below) This one is on westbound…
Read MoreGifts of Warm Recognition and Appreciation
J. W. Jenkins of Ava, above, center, had an early surprise for his 80th birthday when he received a beautiful patriotic quilt made by his youngest sister, Karla Roller, above right. J. W.’s daughter, Melissa Eller, above left, embroidered the label for the quilt. The quilt signifies his honorable service in the U. S. Navy…
Read MoreMissouri REALTORS® July Market Statistics Report
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for the month of July. During the month of July, 8,211 homes sold in Missouri. The total sales volume topped $1.7 billion, and homes sold at a consistent pace in July, staying on the market for…
Read MoreNo Deal: City of Ava Rejects Offer to Lease Former Rawlings Building to Potential Medical Marijuana Business
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] In a closed session during the regularly-scheduled August 13th meeting, the Ava Board of Alderman voted to decline a proposed lease of the former Rawlings building at 504 NW Springfield Road. The lease offer came from Show-Me Natural Gardens, a local effort which, according to its Facebook page, “aims to be…
Read MoreAg Industry Tour for FFA Students Focuses on Horse Industry
Local FFA students who participated in the 2nd Annual Ag Industry Trip sponsored by the FFA Booster Club are shown above. They are, from left, Kennedy Meyer, Celia Fossett, Devin Rowe, Ethan Tucker, Laynie Isaacs, Caitlin Welch, Lauren King, trip chaperone Dwain Turner, Jordan McChesney, Annalisa Lee, and Brent Lakey, FFA sponsor. The industry tour…
Read MoreLocal Residents Chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Douglas County
The Shannon family has been selected as the 2019 Farm Family for Douglas County. In the photo above from left to right, are J.D., Shyann, Weston, and Shannon Shannon; back row dignitaries, from left to right, Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for MU Extension & Engagement, & Chief Engagement Officer, UM System; Blake Hurst, President, Missouri…
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