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Republicans carry Madison County

Republican candidates carried Madison County in every contested partisan race in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, with 5,216 voters casting ballots.

Madison County casts 2,737 early votes

Madison County voters cast 2,737 early ballots ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, representing 24.2 percent of the county’s eligible voters, according to the Madison County Clerk’s Office.

Kingston seeks court action over tax revenue

The Kingston School Board voted Monday, Oct. 26, to seek an injunction stopping Madison County from distributing an estimated $325,000 in disputed property tax revenue to the Jasper School District.

City committee considers pay raises

Huntsville’s Salary/Budget Committee considered employee raises and a proposal to increase Fire Chief Kevin Shinn’s annual salary to as much as $25,000 during its meeting Thursday, Oct. 29.

County panel recommends 5 percent employee raises

The Madison County Budget Committee recommended a 5 percent wage increase for county employees and discussed a six-figure proposal for aerial mapping during its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Airport commission eyes terminal expansion

The Huntsville Airport Commission discussed expanding or replacing the airport terminal and adding space for aviation education during its Tuesday, Oct. 27, meeting at city hall.
Sports
MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Green Forest holds off Eagles 24-21

Huntsville scored a late touchdown to cut a 10-point deficit to three, but Green Forest recovered the ensuing onside kick and held on for a 24-21 victory Friday, Oct. 30, at Eagle Stadium.
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St. Paul girls basketball coach Kipp Upton says improved shooting will be essential as the Lady Saints work to take advantage of a deeper roster this season.
The St. Paul boys basketball team won consecutive road games to improve to 3-2, and coach Bruce Dunlap says teamwork will determine how much success the Saints have this season.
Jacob Leopard’s 24-yard field goal split the uprights as time expired, lifting Huntsville to a 38-35 victory over Lincoln in 4A-1 Conference football action Friday at Wolfpack Stadium. …
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary Lee Todd
Mary Lee Todd, 81, of Marble, Ark., passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark., surrounded by her loved ones.
Michael L. Kulka
Michael L. Kulka, age 53, passed away Oct. 13, 2026, in a tragic fire at his home in Wesley, Ark. 
Roberta Charity Appleton
Roberta Charity Appleton, 101, of Huntsville; passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Countryside Assisted Living. 
Georgia Whiteley
Georgia Whiteley, 77, of Huntsville, Ark., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. 
Gary Donald “Zeke” Williams
Gary Donald “Zeke” Williams, 73, of Delaney, Ark., passed away on Oct. 22, 2026. 
Opinion
Opinion

Taking things for granted

There are few sounds less reassuring on a Monday morning than a computer server trying, and failing, to come back to life. Ours at the Carroll County newspaper office in Berryville sounded a …
Opinion

Reviewing state agency budgets

With the 2027 Regular Session just a few months away, members of the General Assembly spent another busy week at the Capitol reviewing state agency budgets and examining ways to address prison overcrowding.

Arkansas names 2026 Gem schools, awards nearly $7 million for academic excellence

The Arkansas Department of Education has announced the 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools, recognizing 167 public and public charter schools for strong academic achievement, notable student growth, and steady improvement over multiple years.
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