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Pair Arrested Following Reported Store Theft
Two individuals were arrested on November 14, following a shoplifting complaint at Dollar General and subsequent drug-related discoveries. Dollar General employees reported a male and female shoplifting from the store and leaving in a silver Ford Mustang. Officers located the vehicle shortly afterward in the parking lot of Signal and made contact with Todd Hull,…
Read MoreVFW Hosts Chamber’s November Meeting
The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce held its November luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at noon, hosted by VFW Post 5993 with the meal provided by the VFW Auxiliary 5993. Chamber Director Judy Shields opened the meeting by thanking the veterans present and offering warm Veterans Day greetings. She asked all veterans in attendance…
Read MoreChristmas Market in Elk Creek
Community members are invited to attend the Elk Creek Christmas Market on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Swisher Road Barn, located at 16220 Swisher Road in Elk Creek. The event will feature local vendors, seasonal goods and handmade items, offering visitors a chance to shop for unique gifts and…
Read MoreGlow Volleyball Youth Night Sunday
The Tread youth group at the First Baptist Church of Cabool will host a Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball Night on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Family Life Center, located at 810 Ozark Street. The evening will feature volleyball under black lights, along with board games and snacks for students to enjoy throughout…
Read MoreTea Party Brings Nutcracker Magic to Cabool
Parents and grandparents are invited to share a magical holiday experience with their little ones during the upcoming Tea Party with the Sugar Plum Fairy at the Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks. The festive event will take place Saturday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the studio, located at 2099 U.S. Highway 60…
Read MoreMOCH Turkey Trot Returns
It’s almost Turkey Trot time, and the Heart of the Hills Food Harvest needs your help. The annual MOCH Turkey Trot 5K is set for 9 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning at the MOCH Wellness Center, 603 West Broadway Avenue in Ava. Participants are encouraged to bring as many nonperishable food donations as possible,…
Read MoreCommunity Fellowship at FBC
The First Baptist Church of Cabool will host a fellowship meal on Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 12 p.m. at 801 Ozark Street. The meal will take place in the church’s Family Life Center (FLC) following the morning service. Church members describe the annual gathering as a meaningful opportunity to share gratitude, fellowship, and strengthen…
Read MoreDOCO Hosts 9th Annual Friends and Family Thanksgiving Lunch
DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop will welcome the community for its 9th Annual Friends and Family Thanksgiving Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, November 25, at 1306 Prince Street in Ava. The luncheon, open to the public, is a longstanding tradition that brings together employees, families, and supporters for a time of gratitude and fellowship. Organizers say…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff Links Ava Murder to Possible Multi-State Serial Killer
Renewed attention has turned toward an Ava cold case after authorities in Wisconsin officially closed a 2006 homicide investigation three weeks ago, a case Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase says links back to the same man he believes murdered a Mansfield woman nearly two decades ago. When Degase took office on January 1, 2009, he…
Read MoreArmed Robbery in Ava Suspect in Custody
Bryan Arnold On October 15, 2025, Bryan Arnold of Lebanon was arrested after a several-hour manhunt resulting in numerous felony charges, which included felony fleeing arrest, resulting in his incarceration in the Douglas County Jail. On November 4, 2025, the court ordered Arnold to be released from the Douglas County Jail on his own…
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