State Rep. Chad Puryear, R-Goshen, has officially announced he will seek re-election to House District 25.

Madison County officials are hoping grant money will help make improvements at the Wesley Community Center, one of five voting centers used during elections. The center, built in 1955, will need to be updated before it can continue as a voting center.

Kingston resident James Eaton said Monday he will seek the District 26 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives next year after incumbent Mark Berry of Ozark announced last week that he will not seek reelection.

The Madison County Election Commission last week voted to have voting centers open in Wesley and St. Paul for the annual school board election on May 9.

The Madison County Election Commission assigned new people to various duties during a brief meeting last Friday.