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Circuit Law Day
During Circuit law day on February 2, 2021, the following defendants were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Jarred L. Coddington, 25, Thornfield, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for Stealing $25,000 or More after admitting to violating his probation. Coddington is presently serving a 9 year sentence in the Arkansas Department of Corrections…
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First Southern Baptist Church to Host Chamber Luncheon
The next Chamber Luncheon with be held on Tuesday, February 9th, at 12:00pm. It will be hosted by the First Southern Baptist Church in their fellowship hall. Luncheons are complimentary. Masks are welcome but not required.
Read MoreHypothesis to Result: Ava 3rd Graders Use Experiment Results to Conclude Facemasks Reduce Spread of Germs
by Michael Boyink\[email protected] The results are in. Based on experiments that are observable and repeatable. The hypothesis, created by Mrs. Lawlers 3rd…
Read MoreLeland Barnes, Inc. Closes: Brothers retire after decades of service to the Ava area
by Michael Boyink\[email protected] The exact number of years takes a conversation. “When you get so old you forget,” says Doyle Barnes. But…
Read MoreAva’s Rita Fancher Paints on Rocks, Spoons and Buildings
by Doug Berger Ava area artist Rita Fancher remembers the first painting she ever made. “It was very Ozarkian. It was a little cabin. That’s in England now. My nephew has that,” she stated. “I grew up just outside of London, about 20 minutes on a tube train, and you could be at the National…
Read MoreStorm Siren Testing
Ava’s storm sirens will be tested on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather the tests will be the held the next day, Thursday, February 11th.
Read MoreVaccine Clinic Completely Booked
According to the Douglas County Health Department, “the COVID vaccine clinic for this Saturday at the MOCH Wellness Center is full. We cannot accept anymore appointments. We hope to receive more vaccine in the near future to hold additional clinics.” Follow the Health Department Facebook Page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyHealthDepartment
Read MoreAva City Council: Sidewalk Repair, Boom Truck Repair, Committee Appointments
On Tuesday, January 26th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reported that the city funds were in good shape. She reminded the board that the balances were not a cash balance, but rather the value of city liabilities subtracted from the value…
Read MoreAva School Board and Mayor Are Only Local Races
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now five candidates for the two seats opening up. Jason Churchill and Carole Floyd join Chance Dry, Rory Boeddeker, and incumbent Deana Parsick on the ballot. Skyline and Plainview will have no elections as their expiring incumbents have refiled with no competition. The Ava city ballot…
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