Evans crowned 2026 Homecoming Queen

Huntsville High School senior Bella Evans was named the 2026 Huntsville High School Homecoming Queen. Bella is the daughter of Josh and Staci Evans. She was escorted Friday night by her father. See …

Napolitano pleads not guilty to murder in shooting death of twin brother

Joshua Gennaro Napolitano, 22, entered a not guilty plea Oct. 13 in the alleged shooting death of his twin brother, Darrell Napolitano, at a residence on Madison 2361 in the Kingston area on Aug. 28.

History, mystery meet at new Huntsville festival on Friday

Huntsville’s history and its lingering mysteries will share the spotlight Friday, Oct. 23, when the inaugural Crossroads Lore & Legend Festival brings an evening of free family activities to the downtown square.

JPs approve sale of Tahoe to City of Huntsville

The Madison County Quorum Court approved selling a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe to the City of Huntsville for $54,710, the county’s purchase price, during its meeting Monday.

Kingston School District receives almost $88K from Arvest, State

The Kingston School District has received two grants totaling nearly $88,000 to support student tutoring and improvements to school facilities, the Kingston School Board learned during its Oct. 12 meeting.

Vehicle jumps curb, crashes into CS Bank after rolling across Walmart parking lot

Twice since Aug. 16 an unattended vehicle rolled across the Walmart parking lot, gathered momentum, jumped the curb going downhill and struck CS Bank.

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MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Gentry hands Eagles 31-0 setback

Gentry scored twice in the third quarter to extend a 12-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat Huntsville 31-0 in the Eagles’ homecoming game Friday night.

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Huntsville places third at district tournament

Huntsville rallied after losing the first set to beat second-seeded Elkins and finish third in the District 4A-1 volleyball tournament last week at the AT & Georgia Mae Smith Activity Center.

Born throws seven TD passes as Elkins routs Prairie Grove

Senior quarterback Austin Born threw for a career-high 430 yards and seven touchdowns as Elkins defeated Prairie Grove 56-26 at home Friday.

Gravette hands Huntsville third shutout loss

Gravette scored four touchdowns while running just one offensive play in the opening minutes of a 70-0 victory over Huntsville in 4A-1 Conference football action Friday at Lion Stadium.

Grateful for the welcome

When I purchased The Madison County Record in June, I knew I was taking on an important responsibility. A community newspaper belongs, in a very real sense, to the people it serves. My name might be on the ownership paperwork, but this newspaper’s purpose is to serve the people of Madison County.

Expanding efforts to reward and retain high-performing educators

Arkansas is expanding its efforts to reward and retain high‑performing educators, unveiling a major increase in merit‑based bonuses from the 2025–26 school year.

Answering the call: Ensuring veterans have somewhere to turn

Our nation’s commitment to the men and women who serve in uniform does not end when they take it off. We have a responsibility to ensure they can access the care and benefits they have earned through their service, including accounting for the diverse challenges these heroes face.

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.