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Charles Coger, who has served as manager of the Huntsville Airport for 40 years, poses in front of a new sign naming it “Charles Coger Field at the City of Huntsville Municipal Airport.” Mayor Travis Dotson made the designation on Dec. 12.

Airport recently named for its visionary planner Charles Coger

One of Huntsville’s visionary pioneers, Charles Coger, received crowning recognition when the city’s airport was recently named after him.

Trial for Chenoweth delayed by two days

Jury selection for the capital murder trial of Hunter Nolan Chenoweth on Tuesday was postponed two days when Circuit Court Judge Joanna Taylor appeared in Huntsville with little voice. A pool of …

Rabold sees new charges after fleeing

A former Madison County resident has been charged with fleeing and disorderly conduct after trying to run away from circuit court.

Barksdale family considers legal action

Taylor Barksdale’s family retained attorney Sammi Wilmoth to look into possible legal actions against “individuals and entities” responsible for incidents surrounding Barksdale’s death on Aug. 5.

House fire destroys Parker home in Witter area

A house fire destroyed the family home of Bob and Holly Parker on Whorton Creek in the Witter area on Jan. 18.

Attorney General: mowers used for upkeep around chicken houses exempt

State Senator Bryan King (R-Green Forest) touted a victory for poultry farmers in securing an Attorney General’s opinion that would exempt zero-turn mowers used to upkeep grass around chicken houses from state sales tax.

Police want to know good guys with guns

Knowing the difference between good and bad guys and being able to identify armed first responders embedded within schools is critical knowledge for law enforcement and firefighters.
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Lady Eagles drop road games at Berryville and Shiloh

Huntsville’s Maggie Ritchie and Alexis Pillow defend the perimeter against the Lady Saints.
Huntsville traveled to Berryville for a 4A-1 battle with the Lady Eagles suffering a disappointing 37 to 46 loss.
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Huntsville flew into Berryville for a 4A-1 conference battle carrying away a 59-44 victory.
Kingston hosted Jasper on Jan. 14. The final score of the junior girls game was Kingston 13, Jasper 61. Keirra Williams led the team with 5 points, followed by Mesa Villines 4, and Neveah Humphreys 4.
Huntsville jumped all over the visiting Lady Lions and defeated Gravette, 58-21, to snap a 2-game losing streak in a 4A-1 Conference girls basketball game on Jan. 17.
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Travis Lee Smith
Travis Lee Smith, 42, of Branson; passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home in Branson. 
Cherri Dodd
Cherri Dodd, age 65, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, with her husband Roger at her side after a short battle with cancer. 
John Michael Kisor
John Michael Kisor, 69, of Wesley, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. 
Nancy Sue Ogden
Nancy Sue Ogden, 63 of Huntsville; passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. 
David Chaple
David Wade Chaple, 82, of Huntsville; died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. 
Opinion
Opinion

Asking for one more miracle

When Marsha Fitch Shaver was inducted into the Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, those present wouldn’t have known she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August.
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The turtle on the fence post and the status quo that caused the current crime crisis

Senator Dale Bumpers used to say that when you see a turtle on a fence post, always keep in mind that it didn’t get there by itself.

Setting the Agenda for 2025

The 119th Congress is officially underway and we have a big agenda to tackle to help Arkansas and the rest of our country succeed.
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