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Ava Was Home To World’s Oldest Living Person
by Michael Boyink [email protected] There was a period of time. Almost a year. From November, 1982 until October, 1983. Special months for one notable person living in Ava. During that timeframe she could lay claim to a title very few others in Ava, Missouri, or the world can claim. The Gerontology Wiki is “a collaborative…
Read MoreCMU Dean’s List
Central Methodist University announced recently the students included on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. The following local students were among those recognized: Colton Skyles (Ava) — senior; physical education Taylor Dial (Ava) — senior; business
Read MoreCircuit Law Day May 19, 2021
During Circuit Law Day on May 19, 2021 the following defendants were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Boyd L. Mobbs, 51, Ava, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License after admitting to violating his probation. The original offense occurred in September of 2019 and was…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day May 20, 2021
During Associate Court Day on May 20, 2021, there was a total of 112 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 34 felony cases, 67 misdemeanor cases and 11 infractions. There were 24 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 20 failure to appear warrants were issued. Eleven cases…
Read More8th Grade Graduation
On Monday, May 17, the 8th grade class at Plainview School graduated and are heading to the Ava High School next year. They are, (above) left to right: Noah Morrell, Natalie Jenkins, Garrison Honeycutt, Emma Smith, and Heath Kirklin. (Below) Natalie Jenkins, daughter of Matt and Holly Jenkins, is the Valedictorian and Emma Smith, daughter…
Read MoreAva City Council Tables CoC Agreement, Renews Fairgrounds, Landfill, Community Center
On Tuesday, May 25th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year would be available for review on Monday, June 7th. The budget totals up to $12,043,416, which City Treasurer Peggy Porter said was “fairly high,…
Read MoreAva R-I School Board: New Elementary School Principal Hired, Teacher Pay Package Modified
5/10 Meeting The Ava R-I School Board held a special meeting on May 10th. During that meeting the board voted: 3-4 against hiring James Lafferty as the Ava Elementary School Principal. Voting in favor were Lowell Strong, Troy Tredway, and Dan Johnson. Voting against were Mark Henry, Chance Dry, Brandi Stanifer, and Seth Thompson. 4-3…
Read MoreAva R-I School Board: New Elementary School Principal Hired, Teacher Pay Package Modified
5/10 Meeting The Ava R-I School Board held a special meeting on May 10th. During that meeting the board voted: 3-4 to hire James Lafferty as the Ava Elementary School Principal. Voting in favor were Lowell Strong, Troy Tredway, and Dan Johnson. Voting against were Mark Henry, Chance Dry, Brandi Stanifer, and Seth Thompson. 4-3…
Read MoreScheming Seniors
These graduating seniors have all announced plans for their future. Allyson Roberts will attend Drury University to pursue a degree in Film Studies. Allyson is the daughter of Airin & Justin Bassett and Terry Roberts. Grace Mathews will attend Missouri State University to pursue a degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. Grace…
Read MoreVoice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen Winners
Seventy-Six students from the Ava Middle School participated in the 2020-2021 VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest with the theme “What is Patriotism to Me?” Ava VFW and Auxiliary winners were: 1st Place Christopher Maddox Wade, 2nd Place Hunter Adams, 3rd Place Alexis Philpott. (Pictured Above) Scott Huffman, District 18 Commander, Billy Joe Holt, Post 5993…
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