During Circuit Law Day on September 28, 2026, the Honorable Craig Carter sentenced the following defendants: ...

Area livestock producers and farmers will have an opportunity to visit with University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking during the Ava Growers Market on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase is warning area residents about suspicious emails reportedly being sent from local email addresses. According to Degase, the emails may contain malicious software ...

An Ava man arrested late in September is facing additional felony charges after authorities reported finding firearms, ammunition and approximately five pounds of processed marijuana during a search ...

Two people faced multiple felony allegations after Douglas County deputies reported finding methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and firearms while serving an eviction at an Ava apartment Aug. 31. John ...

Families will have an expanded way to celebrate Halloween this year as Ava’s Trail of Treats returns for its second year Saturday, Oct. 31, at Ava City Park. The event will be held at Ava City Park, ...

Every baby deserves a warm start. The Southwest Missouri Chapter of Newborns in Need is once again joining chapters across the country for the annual Sleepers in September campaign, collecting infant ...

Houston, MO. – The Texas County Sheriff’s Department is currently seeking information on a man depicted in video footage. While the nature of what happened has not been shared, it has been stated this ...

The Ava Police Department recently announced the promotion of two officers and welcomed a new officer to the department. Jason Hoekema was promoted from corporal to sergeant, while Joe Dering was ...

As families prepare for Independence Day celebrations, safety officials are reminding residents that fireworks can bring excitement to summer gatherings, but they can also cause serious injuries, ...

At DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop located at 1306 Prince St. in Ava, work can look like building pallets, snapping Easter eggs, washing trays, destroying outdated beverages for recycling, printing ...

Poison hemlock, a plant that can kill livestock, is flowering and setting seed now in much of Missouri. While early control is recommended, it still can be managed with spot treatments or mowing, says ...