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This barn was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene.

Arson suspected in structure fire

Arson may be the cause of a barn that burned Monday night within the Huntsville City limits, and while firefighters were engaged, a second fire materialized.

Two men face charges of rape in separate cases

Defendants in two separate rape cases, one involving a juvenile victim, will be arraigned in the Madison County District Court on Dec. 10.
Fire blackened this field and went into the trees, spreading to between 15 and 20 acres Monday afternoon.

Madison County goes red on drought map due to lack of rain

As parts of the nation battled the impact of hurricanes, the problem in Madison County isn’t too much water, it is drought due to the lack of rain.
A Huntsville volunteer live-in firefighter was terminated from his position after trying to drive this fire truck carrying a full load of water across a field next to Taco Bell in the early morning hours of Oct. 6.

Firefighter terminated for gross misconduct

A Huntsville volunteer live-in firefighter at Station 2 has been dismissed after crashing his personal vehicle, then getting a fire truck stuck in a field near Taco Bell in the wee hours of Oct. 6.

St. Paul strengthens trash ordinance

ST PAUL – A town ordinance regarding dilapidated houses or unkempt yards needs more teeth before it can be enforceable, the St. Paul Town Council agreed during the council’s Oct. 8 meeting.

Huntsville School District testing a new schedule

Huntsville School District has received more positive feedback than complaints after transitioning to a four-day school week in August, giving students and staff a day off on Monday.
Sports
MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Tough night in Gravette for Eagles

Huntsville junior Zack Cousins prepares to take a handoff from Marcus Shepherd while running a jet sweep.
Huntsville encountered the toughest defense it has faced thus far this season, sustaining a 55-7 loss in 4A-1 Conference football at Gravette on Friday.
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The Kingston boys golf team finished in a tie for seventh place with Viola on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the 1A State golf tournament in Blytheville.
The Booger County Bass Club competed in a fishing derby at Table Rock Lake at Branson, Mo. on Oct. 5.
Elkins raced out to a 44-0 first half lead and handed Lincoln a 58-0 loss to stay unbeaten in 4A-1 Conference football action Friday.
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Bobby Keith Sliger
Bobby Keith Sliger, 88, of Witter; passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center, in Fayetteville. 
Junior Dale Ingram
Junior Dale Ingram, 84, of Eureka Springs; passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Berryville. 
Dixie Lorene Howard
Dixie Lorene Howard, age 97, of Huntsville, passed away on Oct. 12, 2024. 
Mikel Shepherd
Mikel Dee Shepherd, 48, of Elkins, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at his home. 
Virginia Alyne McLoud
Virginia Alyne McLoud, 89, of Huntsville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Countryside Assisted Living. 
Opinion
Opinion

Untold story from legend of Coach Charles H. Berry

The legacy of coach Charles H. Berry, one of Huntsville’s resident living legends, along with Tommy Tice, now at Farmington, and retired boys basketball coach Jim Stafford, continues to grow.
Opinion

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 17, 2024

County needs fire protection Dear editor:   Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:43 p.m., the Huntsville Fire Department was paged to assist the Witter-Aurora Fire Department with a large field on …

Funding public education and state agencies

Legislative budget hearings have begun at the state Capitol, in preparation for the 2025 regular session that begins in January.

Improved Travel Preparation Tools a Welcome Development

With the holiday season approaching, it is nice to have some good news to report for international travelers.
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