The Ava Pride Band is preparing for the 2026–27 school year with a new student leadership team, a slate of award recipients, an upcoming band camp and continued fundraising for a planned trip to ...

Irvin Sheldon Reynolds, 87 years, 7 months, 13 days old, passed away on July 14, 2026, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri. On December 1, 1938, Irvin was born in Paola, Kansas, ...

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, ...

AVA, Mo. — Jennie Gardner, 46, was arrested June 3 on a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear in a possession of a controlled substance case. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, ...

On June 12, 2026, at approximately 2052 hours, Sgt. A. Box, Deputy Evans, and Deputy Wilson attempted a warrant service on N Highway. Upon arrival, two subjects with active warrants fled into the ...

Pictured above and below are scenes from the home of Nathan and Erica Hutchinson that sustained significant damage after its roof was removed during severe weather on Sunday, June 7. The damage ...

Christie Vauter, 45 years, 5 months, and 23 days old, passed away on, June 6, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. Christie was born December 14, 1980, in Wibaux, Montana to Michael ...

The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Joseph Waugh, of Caulfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Sherman and Deputy Ryan conducted ...

The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Gloria Barrett, of Bakersfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Moss and Deputy Phelan ...

A Theodosia woman was arrested April 15 after a warrant was issued following an investigation into an incident in the Dugginsville area. According to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant was ...

Members of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Tuesday, May 12, for the chamber’s monthly luncheon meeting. Missouri Ozarks Community Health sponsored the meal, with catering provided by ...

Ava Baseball claimed the SCA Championship with a 6-4 varsity win over Houston on Thursday, April 30. Congratulations to the Ava Bears on a championship season!