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Two Arrested Following Early Morning Drug Raid in Squires
Two Douglas County residents were arrested early Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, following the execution of a narcotics search warrant in the Squires area, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chris Degase reported that deputies served the warrant April 21 off JJ Highway, where methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and firearms were seized. Taken into…
Read MoreShnurfy’s Hosts Mother’s Day Event
Shnurfy Goods will host a Mother’s Day celebration on Friday, May 1, beginning at 10 a.m. at its storefront in downtown Ava. The event will feature a variety of vendors and activities, offering shoppers a chance to find gifts and enjoy a festive atmosphere ahead of the holiday. Highlights include permanent jewelry by Claire, a…
Read MoreScarlettMania deemed a success
A near-capacity crowd filled the Ava High School auditorium Saturday for ScarlettMania, a wrestling event held in support of Scarlett Hall. Pictured top left is Hall with her care team; top right shows Hall prior to the accident with her mother and brother in wrestling gear; and below is live action from the event (bottom…
Read MoreCity of Ava | The Board of Aldermen | Agenda for Tuesday, 4-28
CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA 404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608 April 28, 2026 5:00 PM Call to Order: Mayor Roll Call of aldermen: III. Approve or Amend Agenda: Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2026 Public address to the board: Diana Middleton; Matthew Rowe Order of Business:…
Read MoreCity Leaders, Advocates Mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ava
Ava Mayor Kirk Pueppke (left) signs a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month while Brenda Lewis of Christos House (right) looks on. April has been officially proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ava, as city officials and local advocates work to raise awareness and support prevention efforts in the community. Mayor Kirk…
Read MoreWear Blue this Sunday: Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday
April 26 is Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday The Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Committee asks people to wear blue on Sunday April 26 in recognition of those who are affected by child abuse. The idea is to promote awareness of how serious this problem is. The hope is that individuals and…
Read MoreAva Airport to Gain Weather System as Police Unit Targets Warrants
After Mayor Pueppke performed the swearing-in ceremony of City Clerk Welsh, Welsh performed the swearing-in ceremonies for all newly elected officials, as well as the approved nominations recommended by Mayor Pueppke. The Ava Board of Aldermen met April 14 at City Hall, certifying election results, approving agreements related to airport improvements and infrastructure, and…
Read MoreTexarkana Arrest Leads to Return on Douglas County Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County probation violation warrant was arrested April 7, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ross Rains was taken into custody on an active warrant for violating probation related to a prior conviction for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. According to authorities, Rains pleaded…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Douglas County Capias Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County warrant was taken into custody April 15, 2026, in Greene County by members of Operation Relentless Pursuit and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ronnie Collins was arrested on a capias no-bond warrant for stealing a motor vehicle. The charge stems from an…
Read MoreDouglas County Warrant Leads to Arrest of Texas Man
A Texas man was arrested on a Douglas County warrant stemming from a 2025 investigation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Demeng Childress, 57, of Terrell, Texas, was taken into custody on charges of stealing a motor vehicle and first-degree property damage. Authorities said the charges are connected to an incident investigated by Deputy…
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