Area News
Cabool Woman Arrested Following Unreturned U-Haul Investigation
A Cabool woman was taken into custody last week following an investigation into an unreturned rental truck located at a rural Douglas County residence. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted on Feb. 18 regarding a U-Haul box truck that had not been returned after the rental period had expired. The vehicle,…
Read MoreStorm Spotter Training Planned
The Ava Rural Fire Department will host a Storm Spotter Training class on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Copeland Cafeteria, located at 1400 Lyle St. in Ava. The training is open to the public and is designed to help community members learn how to safely identify and report severe…
Read MoreMissouri Cattle Report: Feeder Prices Climb in South-Central Region
Cattle markets across south-central Missouri continued their upward trend during the week ending Feb. 23, with feeder cattle prices holding steady to higher and demand remaining strong as producers look ahead to spring grazing season. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Weekly Market Summary, feeder cattle sales in south-central Missouri markets, including West Plains…
Read MoreA Special Prom Night Begins with Community Care
DOCO, Inc., prom-goers are preparing for a night filled with confidence and sparkle, thanks to the generosity of MK’s Blooming Blessings & More and Impressions Floral, who have set up donation accounts to help provide dresses, suits, and tuxes. Community members wishing to give can donate directly through these businesses or contact the DOCO office…
Read MoreSmoke Call Upgraded to Fire on Sunday
Firefighters work the scene at a residence on Sunday evening after the Ava Rural Fire Department responded to reports of smoke inside the home. The residence sustained severe smoke and heat damage. The Ava Rural Fire Department responded to a report of smoke inside a residence on Sunday evening at approximately 8:05 p.m. According…
Read MoreLove in Action This Valentine’s Season
Members of the VFW Auxiliary 5993 distributed cupcakes Saturday morning to residents at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center and Ava Place as part of a Valentine’s Day outreach effort. Pictured from left to right are Christy Rawlins; Anita Holt, president; Lynda Meacham; and Gail Huffman, secretary/treasurer. Acts of service, remembrance, and neighborly care…
Read MoreTwo Douglas County Men Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on State Highway W in Dora on the night of Monday, Feb. 12, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs and multiple firearms. According to a probable cause statement filed by Sgt. Aaron Box, deputies and…
Read MoreDouglas County Deputies Arrest Man on Felony Warrant
Douglas County deputies arrested a 43‑year‑old Ava man on Saturday, Feb. 10 after locating suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a vehicle inventory, according to a probable cause statement filed by the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy James Pueppke reported seeing a white Dodge truck known to be operated by Jacob James parked at Plummer’s convenience store…
Read MoreDeadline Nearing: Final Week to Register for Ava Spring Soccer
Registration forms and fees must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 23. Families across Ava are encouraged to act quickly as the registration deadline approaches for the City of Ava’s 2026 Spring Soccer program, a popular youth sports offering that serves dozens of local children each spring. Ava City Parks officials reminded families this week…
Read MoreMultiple Sentencings, Pleas Entered During Douglas County Law Days
According to two separate press releases issued by the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, several defendants were sentenced or entered guilty pleas during Circuit Law Day proceedings held Feb. 3 and Feb. 5, 2026, in Douglas County Circuit Court before the Honorable Judge Craig Carter. Feb. 3 Circuit Law Day During proceedings on Feb. 3,…
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