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Heartfelt Yuletide conversation

Santa Claus was the main draw during the annual Huntsville Christmas parade and this boy was among scores of children eager to take their picture with Santa and tell him what was on their wish list. …

Superintendent search enters the final stages

The search for a new Huntsville School District superintendent is getting closer to being over as the Huntsville School Board selected for interviews four candidates out of 19 applications.

Gauging wind turbine impact

Madison County has been drawn into the global debate hashing out the pros and cons of the wind farm impact as turbines tower over rural landscapes.

King: Fluoride use should be local determination

A flurry of bills was introduced in the state senate by State Senator Bryan King (R-Green Forest) and one in the house by State Representative Chad Puryear (R-Hindsville).

EMS requests new ambulance, protective gear

Madison County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Keith Edmonds went over his wish list during a county budget committee meeting on Nov. 20.

District set to break ground on new activity complex

The Huntsville School District is a step closer to having a new baseball/softball practice facility after the Huntsville School Board approved the plans at its regular December meeting.

Hidden costs of embracing wind farms

Proponents of wind turbines and wind farms promote financial opportunity, property rights and exploring social justice and environmental justice as benefits of the industry.
Sports
MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

Eagles grapple with Trojans and Wampus Cats

Quentin Cornett competes for Huntsville against Conway’s Marco Rivera Suarez.
Huntsville wrestlers grappled against the Trojans of Subiaco Academy and Wampus Cats of a Conway JV squad during a three-way meet on Dec. 3.
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Averie Dunn will compete in cross country at Central Baptist College of Conway. Kassidy Oberan signed a national letter of intent to play college softball for CBC.
On December 3, Huntsville drove out of the hills to Clarksville and secured a 61-43 victory to bring home.
Huntsville beat both Clarksville and Greenland decisively in girls basketball action to start December.
Local Obituaries
Obituaries
Jerry Chester Hawkins
Jerry Chester Hawkins, 91, of Huntsville; went to join his wife to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at his home in Huntsville surrounded by his loved ones. 
Betty Jewel Faust
Betty Jewel Faust, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family at Willard Walker Hospice House and ascended to her eternal home in heaven to be with Jesus. 
Virginia Lee McElhaney
Virginia Lee McElhaney, 93, of Fayetteville; passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Ciel of Fayetteville.  
Georgia Faye Wolfe
Georgia Faye Wolfe, age 87, a resident of Farmington, Ark., passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. 
Claude Russell Osborn
Claude Russell Osborn, 84, of Witter; departed this world on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at his home. 
Opinion
Opinion

Use time capsule training camp

What if high school coaches could translate student-athletes into a time capsule for about two weeks by holding overnight camps that involve farm chores in addition to sports training?
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Lack of notice muddies the waters

It seems clandestine matters are always going on with the Buffalo National River. 

State focuses on closing revolving door of crime

The state Department of Correction has been in the news recently because of its efforts to build additional prison space, in order to improve public safety.

The Be Vigilant Against Scams This Holiday Season

It is the season of giving but, unfortunately, it is also open season for criminals who take advantage of kindness and generosity.
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An avid traveler, Pearl Young – waving at the top of the stairs – traveled to Hawaii on a UND alumni trip in 1960.
Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.
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