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Virtual Classes Offer Tools for Diabetes Management
Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as those who care for someone with diabetes, are invited to participate in Dining With Diabetes – Online, a free, four-week virtual education program offered this spring. The program will be held Mondays, March 16, 23 and 30, and April 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, and will…
Read MoreWest Plains Micro Job Fair to Connect Douglas County Seniors with Employers
Graduating seniors from Douglas County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to connect directly with local employers during the Show-Me Careers: West Plains Micro Job Fair on Tuesday, March 24, at the West Plains High School Gymnasium. Business setup will run from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by student networking and interviews from 10…
Read MoreConsult veterinarians in spring management decisions for optimal cattle operation health and performance
“As spring approaches, cattle operations face a range of important management decisions,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Engaging your local veterinarian can provide guidance, as they possess the expertise required to support sound management choices that enhance productivity and profitability. Davis will address how veterinarians can be effectively utilized to advise on…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indicts Roger Wall on Drug and Weapons Charges
Roger Wall Court records filed in Douglas County Circuit Court outlined formal charges, court supervision conditions, and an upcoming arraignment stemming from a weeks-long narcotics investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at the residence of Roger E. Wall near Vera Cruz earlier this month. A Douglas County grand jury returned an…
Read MoreAva Firefighters Assist Neighbors at Goodhope Barn Fire
Firefighters from the Ava Rural Fire Department assist at the scene of a late-night barn fire in the Goodhope area Thursday, helping with overhaul and water supply after an outbuilding was found fully involved. The Ava Rural Fire Department responded late Thursday night to assist the Goodhope Fire Department with a reported barn fire.…
Read MoreLaunchU Helps Turn Business Ideas Into Action
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) is now accepting registrations for LaunchU, a five-week, hands-on program designed to help aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs turn business ideas into action. LaunchU provides participants with structured guidance, practical tools, and one-on-one support aimed at building sustainable and profitable businesses. The program focuses on clarifying…
Read MoreSmart Start Workshop Helps Turn Ideas Into Businesses
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a free two-part workshop titled Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Tuesday, March 25, offering guidance for individuals interested in starting or strengthening a small business. The workshop is designed to introduce participants to the foundational steps involved…
Read MoreOzSBI to Host Hands-On AI Workshop March 4
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host the second installment of its “AI for Business” Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, March 4, offering local entrepreneurs and business owners a hands-on opportunity to explore practical uses of artificial intelligence. Titled AI for Business: Part 2 – Hands-On AI, the workshop…
Read MoreCity of Ava Invites Young Artists to Draw Their Way Into Summer Safety
While winter weather still keeps many outdoor activities on pause, the City of Ava, Missouri is giving local students a chance to think ahead to warmer days with its upcoming Summer Safety Contest. The contest is open to students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, including public, private, and homeschooled children. Participants are encouraged to draw…
Read MoreRural Ava Property Investigation Results in Mansfield Man’s Arrest
A Mansfield man was arrested last week following a trespassing and theft-related investigation at a rural Douglas County property. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Jessie Doherty, 45, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 after a warrant was served in connection with an incident reported earlier this month at a property located off…
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