A Douglas County deputy and an Ozark County dispatcher rescued a child Thursday that had been swept away in a culvert at a popular swimming hole. The incident happened near State Highway PP. Deputy ...

Douglas County investigators said a woman was critically injured during an officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened on Wednesday around 6 p.m. Deputies attempted to arrest the woman wanted on ...

Audrey Faye McVay, 95 years, 10 months, and 8 days old, entered Heaven on March 4, 2025, at her home with family by her side. On April 27, 1929, Faye was born in Mansfield, Missouri, to George and ...

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a burglary on Feb. 16; ultimately, three individuals were taken into custody. Arrested were Joshua R. Melton, Ciara Dianne Ellis, and Dustin Benson. On ...

A video was recently posted on youtube of a visit to the Ava Police Department by a man who proclaimed himself a journalist and a First Amendment Auditor. He had a confrontational meeting with the ...

The Benedictine’s of Mary is an order of Catholic cloister nuns that follow the rule of St. Benedict which focuses on prayer and work. Their days are spent in prayer and maintenance of their community ...

Maddox Wade and Hannah Evans earned Academic All-State honors in Cross Country for the 2021 season. To earn this honor, a runner needs to have a 3.6 cumulative GPA or higher and have competed in a ...

Jefferson City – Governor Mike Parson announced that the Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force has released its final report of recommendations to support small businesses across the state. In the report ...

DONATION: The Douglas County Community Foundation recently awarded $2,000 to the Ava Area Animal Welfare League, Jr. (AAAWL,Jr.). AAAWL, Jr. partners with local veterinarians to expand access to ...

She is survived by her children: Marie Jones, Carmen Summers and Lyndell Jones all of Springfield. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, her brother Denzill Turner and his ...

The 2021 Ava High School commencement ceremonies were moved to the high school gymnasium Saturday evening due to inclement weather. The ceremonies were also presented on the screen at the Ava ...