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Huntsville sophomore Blake Cline tries out a backhoe simulator with Skills USA student instructor Jordan Grover, a senior, guiding him as sophomore Dominic Davis watches during a tour of the “Be Pro, Be Proud” mobile workshop housed in a semitruck. The Career Technical Education complex hosted the event on March 12.

Tech and training comes to town

An 18-wheeler rolled onto the campus of Huntsville High School at the Career Technical Education Center (CTE) on North College Street on March 12 and set up shop, showcasing a simulated on-the-job experience for various trades.

City-wide cleanup planned for April 5

The annual spring “Huntsville City Clean Up” is scheduled for April 5, weather permitting.

County opposes moratoriums on farming in Arkansas watersheds

The Madison County Quorum Court approved a resolution expressing opposition to moratoriums in the Buffalo National River watershed at its regular meeting on Monday.

Planning board: blanket zoning might serve the county’s interests

The Madison County Planning Board considered the impact of adopting a blanket “Agricultural” zone county-wide during its March 12 meeting.

Three vehicle wreck clogs traffic

A three vehicle accident involving a Madison County Road & Bridge service  pickup, a dump truck and a semi-truck clogged traffic Monday morning on State Highway 23.

High fire danger, burn ban implemented

On Friday, Madison County Judge Larry Garrett implemented a “Burn Ban” due to “extreme fire danger” and  “local conditions and circumstances that present a hazard to the health and safety of county residents.
Sports
MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Two Eagles sign with William Woods

Huntsville seniors Caden Smith and Taten Scates each signed a national letter of intent to play men’s college basketball for William Woods University at Fulton, Mo. on March 12 at the AT & …
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Bank of 1889 recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Huntsville Wrestling program. Pictured left to right are Coach Deon Duncan, Teresa McCoy, Mikaela Nodine, Comallita Blackston, Payton Sumrall.
Huntsville absorbed a pair of nonconference softball losses to Class 6A Springdale (15-0) on Friday and Class 5A Alma (16-1) on Monday. Huntsville freshman pitcher Mallory Harvey (12 runs, 9 …
The Huntsville boys soccer team sustained a 6-0 loss at home to defending state champion Dardanelle on Thursday. The loss, in which Sand Lizards (6-1, 2-0 4A West) scored all of their goals in the …
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
CR Lance
CR Lance, 63, of Huntsville, Ark. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Gertie Burnett
Gertie Burnett of Old Alabam, Ark., passed away March 13, 2025, in the Earlene Howard Hospice Home at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. 
Douglas Ross Sharp
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Ross Sharp, 71, of Tontitown, who passed away on March 9, 2025. 
Sheryl Lynn Ruff
Sheryl Lynn Ruff, 63, of Huntsville; died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. 
Glen “Blackie” Canion
Glen “Blackie” Canion, 86, of Huntsville; passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice Home, Fayetteville. 
Opinion
Opinion

No Tazers, just donkeys

The annual “St. Paul Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Donkey Basketball” fundraiser featuring Dairyland Donkey Basketball stock drew a large crowd in the high school gym on Friday.
Opinion

Letters to the Editor, March 20, 2025

Questioning a   divine right to rule Dear Editor: By 1770, the American colonies were involved in an intense theological debate that dramatically shapes our lives today. Many of the …

Nine weeks into legislative session

Last week, the 95th General Assembly completed the 9th week of the 2025 Regular Session. We are scheduled to adjourn the session on April 16. The legislature will be in recess the week of March 24 – 28 and will resume on Monday, March 31.

Senate in Review

The Senate passed legislation with far-reaching changes in how state-supported colleges and universities divide state aid, and how students qualify for scholarships.

Easing tax burden on small businesses and farm families

Arkansas farmers and small business owners work tirelessly to live the American Dream. These hardworking men and women rise early and go to bed late — all after a long day’s work.
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