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Board approves 4-day school week

The Huntsville School District will have a four-day school week next year after the Huntsville School Board approved the change in a 5-1 vote. Board President Whitney Comer voted against the motion and Board Member Natalie Swafford was absent.

A home on North College Street was damaged by a falling tree in Thursday's storm. No injuries were reported.

Storms down trees in Huntsville

Though two homes were damaged by falling trees, there was little damage and there were no reports of flooding in Huntsville or Madison County overnight Thursday as thunderstorms made their way across Northwest Arkansas.

Ordinance will set forth how city does business with employees, officials

The Huntsville City Council on Monday night heard the first reading of an ordinance specifically permitting city employees to do limited business with the city, an action recommended by City Attorney Jessica Fritts. A section of the ordinance permits the city to pay Police Chief Todd Thomas $4,550 for his work restoring the Basham Building.
Road graders work on a county road damaged in January's inclement weather.

Road work

Though Madison County received its share of road damage due to inclement weather in January, it will not receive federal funding for repairs as the State of Arkansas overall did not meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s aid threshold. However, the county will be reimbursed by the state for any needed repairs.

Landmark Huntsville home site of design conference event

Approximately 100 people with the Texas Society of Architects visited a Huntsville home sitting atop Governors’ Hill built by world renowned architect E. Fay Jones as part of their 2024 Design Conference, which took place in Northwest Arkansas on March 1-3. 
Weekly Poll Question

Online Poll, March 14, 2024: What’s your favorite Spring Break destination?

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MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS
Brett Nelle slings the ball to first base to try and tag a Providence player.

Eagles thump teams as Tampa trip nears

The Huntsville Eagles ousted Pottsville 8-6 on Wednesday, March 6.

More Local Sports

Lady Eagles fall despite outhitting Elkins

The Huntsville Lady Eagles fell 23-8 to Elkins on March 8, despite outhitting the Lady Elks six to five.

Eagles track looking forward to ’24 season

Huntsville’s track and field program is already in high gear, with the team competing thus far in Farmington and Green Forest. Deon Duncan and Brian Garrett, co-head coaches, say they are excited about the season ahead.
Brady Bolinger keeps the community in mind.

Senior Spotlight: Bolinger pairs tenacity for sports with gaining workforce experience

Hard work and passion fuel Huntsville High School Senior Brady Bolinger on the court and field. He plays second base and occasionally pitches for the Eagles baseball team and shows skills as guard on the Eagles basketball team. He is also a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and interns part time at Ducommun in Huntsville. 
Dax Wiggins fires one in from the mound during Friday’s home game against the Ozark Hillbillies.

Eagles win Northwest Arkansas High School Showcase, beat Ozark, Russellville

The Huntsville Eagles got out to a 5-run lead in the first inning and held on for a 6-5 victory over the Ozark Hillbillies on Friday. Ozark closed the gap by scoring on a solo home run, a single, and a double.
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Timmy Douglas Stroud
Timmy Douglas Stroud, 60, of Huntsville passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home.  
Gary Harvey
Gary Harvey, 71, of Huntsville passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. 
Larry W. Joyner
Larry W. Joyner, 80, of Rogers, Ark., died March 3, 2024, in Fayetteville.
Alvie Cardon Johnson
Alvie Cardon Johnson, 92, of Pettigrew; passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Fountain, Minn. 
Marty Gillespie
Marty Gillespie, 63, of Huntsville passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale. 
Opinion
Opinion

It’s economic development

The City of Huntsville on March 4 revealed the results of a survey taken by city and county residents. I won’t repeat all the results here but I will give an amateur opinion based on what the city learned from the survey.
Opinion

Letters to the Editor, March 14, 2024

Working for the opposition Dear Editor,   As a Republican, I’d like to thank Pattie Shinn for reconfirming Bob Barton’s letter to the editor. Any time someone from an …

Examining state spending

Legislators held budget hearings to scrutinize every spending category in state government, in preparation for the fiscal session that begins April 10.
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