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Corps Accepting Quotes on 2019 Attendant Positions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock District, Corps of Engineers is accepting price quotations for 2019 summer gate and park attendant positions. If you are interested in summer gate or park attendant positions, solicitations are posted at https://www.fbo.gov/index There is one solicitation for all positions within the Little Rock District. More than 35 positions…
Read MoreMax & Wanda Murphy Begin 45th Year as Realtors
1974. The kids play with $1.99 Magic 8 Balls, $12.99 Tonka trucks, and a $14.99 Hasbro Inchworm. Dad shows off his $199.99 Casio Casiotron LCD digital watch (good thing he’s making more than the $2 minimum wage). A new $2,527 Ford Pinto sits in the driveway, Consumer Guide recently assured readers that the car “has…
Read MoreFuture Wildcat: Ava’s Kate McDonald to Further Education, Play Volleyball at Culver-Stockton College
By Jason Hoekema Another Ava High School student will be moving on to continue their education and compete at the collegiate level. Kate McDonald signed a letter of intent to attend and compete for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Culver-Stockton is a private school, but does participate in the Heart of America Athletic Conference of…
Read MoreFree Reign: Ava Bears Roll Past Lutie High For 8-5 Record, Swofford Returns With 13 Points
THEODOSIA – Out for two game, Nate Swofford made an in-game appearance for 13 points before taking time to continue recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Hollister on Jan. 4. “I think physically he’s close to 100 percent,” said coach Mike Mallow. “It kind of takes you time to get back in the rhythm…
Read MoreNew Massage and Facial Studio Opens in Ava
by Michael Boyink If the idea of talking with lawyers ties you all up in knots, take heart. Divine justice has arrived in Ava. Originally built in the 1970’s for local attorney Dan Wade, the building at 223 South Spurlock Street (next to Haro Brothers restaurant, across from the courthouse) is now home to the…
Read MoreStill Growing: Bradleyville Eagles Drop Road Game Against Mansfield, Gaining Experience at 7-6
By Jason Hoekema MANSFIELD – The Bradleyville Eagles are a team that is still growing and gaining the experience to fill the bench with seasoned athletes. Since their 95-70 losing run-in with the Ava Bears on Dec. 11, the Eagles have since matured and become better ball players who have pulled seven wins this season. …
Read MoreAva Bears Sport Shirts for Cervical Cancer Awareness
January is cervical cancer awareness month and the Ava Bears will spotlight it by wearing these special warm-up shirts for their home game Friday night against Sparta beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreWinter Ice Storm Hits Ava and Surrounding Area
According to reports, certain areas spanning from Dogwood to Sparta were cited as receiving a heavier glaze of ice during the recent winter storm. This photo was taken at Dogwood Hill on Sunday, Jan. 13, and all the trees were still completely covered with a solid sheet of ice. Electrical lines and trees throughout the…
Read MoreFiling for Spring Election Closes With Several Names Added to Ballot
Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 2, closed this week with several new names added to the list of contenders for public office. For the office of Ava Mayor, candidates opting for the position are East Ward Alderman Burrely Loftin, Lonnie Atchison, and Kenny Thompson. Three candidates…
Read More‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ Eclipse Occurs This Sunday Night
by Michael Boyink 2019’s only total lunar eclipse will happen this Sunday night. The edge of the moon will first enter the shadow of the Earth at 8:36 p.m. The moon will be completely within the Earth’s shadow by 10:41 p.m., with the moment of greatest eclipse happening at 11:12 p.m. So much for the…
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