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Lights, Camera, Murder: Mystery Dinner in Ava
Cross Point Church will host a Community Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ava High School, located at 640 N. Jefferson St. The Hollywood-themed fundraiser invites guests to step into an elegant awards-show setting filled with glamour, intrigue and suspense. Attendees will take part in an immersive, interactive…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indicts Roger Wall on Drug and Weapons Charges
Roger Wall Court records filed in Douglas County Circuit Court outlined formal charges, court supervision conditions, and an upcoming arraignment stemming from a weeks-long narcotics investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at the residence of Roger E. Wall near Vera Cruz earlier this month. A Douglas County grand jury returned an…
Read MoreAva Firefighters Assist Neighbors at Goodhope Barn Fire
Firefighters from the Ava Rural Fire Department assist at the scene of a late-night barn fire in the Goodhope area Thursday, helping with overhaul and water supply after an outbuilding was found fully involved. The Ava Rural Fire Department responded late Thursday night to assist the Goodhope Fire Department with a reported barn fire.…
Read MoreFrom Classroom to Print | Ava Students Become Published Author
Members of Mrs. Wilson’s Ava High School Creative Writing class who were recently published in the Fright Club: The Haunted Pages anthology include Abbygayle Aultman, 17; Emily Doisher, 17; Trevor Phillips, 16; Apiphani Smith, 17; Marissa Clark, 18; Colton Wiles, 17; Mason Kramer, 18; Zoe Shull, 18; Kaylie Swearengin, 18; and Kell Abraham, 18. …
Read MoreLaunchU Helps Turn Business Ideas Into Action
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) is now accepting registrations for LaunchU, a five-week, hands-on program designed to help aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs turn business ideas into action. LaunchU provides participants with structured guidance, practical tools, and one-on-one support aimed at building sustainable and profitable businesses. The program focuses on clarifying…
Read MoreSmart Start Workshop Helps Turn Ideas Into Businesses
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a free two-part workshop titled Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Tuesday, March 25, offering guidance for individuals interested in starting or strengthening a small business. The workshop is designed to introduce participants to the foundational steps involved…
Read MoreOzSBI to Host Hands-On AI Workshop March 4
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host the second installment of its “AI for Business” Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, March 4, offering local entrepreneurs and business owners a hands-on opportunity to explore practical uses of artificial intelligence. Titled AI for Business: Part 2 – Hands-On AI, the workshop…
Read MoreCity of Ava Invites Young Artists to Draw Their Way Into Summer Safety
While winter weather still keeps many outdoor activities on pause, the City of Ava, Missouri is giving local students a chance to think ahead to warmer days with its upcoming Summer Safety Contest. The contest is open to students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, including public, private, and homeschooled children. Participants are encouraged to draw…
Read MoreRural Ava Property Investigation Results in Mansfield Man’s Arrest
A Mansfield man was arrested last week following a trespassing and theft-related investigation at a rural Douglas County property. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Jessie Doherty, 45, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 after a warrant was served in connection with an incident reported earlier this month at a property located off…
Read MoreCabool Woman Arrested Following Unreturned U-Haul Investigation
A Cabool woman was taken into custody last week following an investigation into an unreturned rental truck located at a rural Douglas County residence. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted on Feb. 18 regarding a U-Haul box truck that had not been returned after the rental period had expired. The vehicle,…
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