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Voters will decide the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail funding May 13.

Millions Invested, No Operating Budget: Voters to Decide Fate of New County Jail

More than $12.3 million not counting what county staff has done to prepare utilities has been invested in a jail facility that still needs voter approval to operate.

Rural water sets first rate increase to begin in July

The Madison County Water Facilities board (MCWFB) approved a series of rate increases with the first to be implemented July 1 at its regular meeting on April 8.

Governor steps in, supports amended bill

With three members of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ cabinet joining her, Rep. DeAnne Vaught (R-Horatio) amended Senate Bill 290 to exclude existing moratoriums in the Buffalo National River and Lake Maumelle watersheds from the new moratorium protocols the bill seeks to implement. 

State investigates death of woman at Pettigrew home

On Friday, a woman was found dead inside a residence at Pettigrew, sparking an investigation into the cause of death.

City to host town hall on County’s proposed jail tax

Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson will moderate a town hall for the May 13 special election 1-cent Maintenance & Operation (M&O) tax for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail.

Sex offenders busted for non-compliance

Two sex offenders were arrested recently in Madison County and charged with violating their reporting requirements and one allegedly had drugs in his possession.
Sports
MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Huntsville Baseball and Softball Players of the Week April 17, 2025

Huntsville Baseball and Softball Players of the Week April 17, 2025
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Huntsville’s track and field program has several athletes with a chance to qualify for state coming into the final week of the regular season. Coach Deon Duncan is optimistic that some of …
Neither Huntsville team was able to get a win at Gentry on April 10, although the boys team played the Pioneers to a draw. Huntsville (2-6-3, 0-4-3 4A West) and Gentry played to a 0-0 tie with …
Huntsville stopped a 3-game losing streak by scoring 5 runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull off a 7-3 road win at Elkins on Friday. The surge erased a 3-2 Elks’ lead and …
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Mrs. Ann Warren
Mrs. Ann Warren, 98, of Huntsville, Ark. passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. 
Timothy Earl Seigal
Timothy Earl Seigal, 69 of Huntsville passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.
Bobby Lee Gabbard
Bobby Lee Gabbard, 61, of Combs; passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. 
Dannie Eugene Clark
Dannie Eugene Clark, 78, of Japton died Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home. 
CR Lance
CR Lance, 63, of Huntsville, Ark. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Opinion
Opinion

Smile and wave boys, diffusing road disputes

One of the many hats that City Planning Director Jennifer Thomas wears is that of a Realtor at Lindsey & Associates, Inc. of Rogers.
Opinion

Letters to the Editor, April 17, 2025

Dangers Of Second Hand Smoke Dear Editor, Did you know there is an Arkansas State Law that says you cannot smoke with a child under the age of 14 in your car? Arkansas ACT 811 of 2011 …

Legislative session winds down for 2025

The Arkansas Legislature is set to recess the regular session of the 95th General Assembly this Wednesday, April 16 at the close of business.

State Senate in Review

Arkansas is at the center of a national battle between local pharmacies on the one hand, and on the other hand a giant industry known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). It is a battle of economic life and death.

Finding hope and resilience amid natural disasters

Extreme weather and natural disasters are familiar to Arkansans. We have lived through tornadoes, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and even earthquakes that damage property, change communities and in some cases injure or cost lives. These events are never easy to endure.
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