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A rescheduled Madison County Quorum Court meeting held on Jan. 20 turned into a question-and-answer session between the justices and elected officials with about 40 spectators watching.

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) plans to begin operating the Madison County Senior Center on Feb. 2 if all the logistics, including obtaining insurance are in place according to Director Brad Bailey.

A combination of powdery snow and sleet made it harder for crews to clear road surfaces across the county.

State, county and city governments, along with schools across the region prepared for a winter storm predicted to bring snow, possible freezing rain and sleet into Arkansas.

The Huntsville Water and Sewer Commission heard a recap of its 2025 operations from Executive Director Sean Davis during its Jan. 15 meeting.

During its Jan. 13 meeting, the Madison County Water Facilities Board learned the rehab on the Bohannan water tank has been completed.

About a dozen guests from all over Madison County attended the St. Paul Town Council meeting on Jan. 13 to hear from Madison County Judge Larry Garrett speak about controversy surrounding the recent proposed zoning requirements.

Madison County is served by two constables, one serving as South Township Constable and the other North Township Constable. Constables are non-paid, elected positions that have law enforcement power. 

Madison County Chief Deputy County Clerk Dolly Parsons and Deputy County Treasurer Michelle Neal Gardner say they want to earn the position of Madison County treasurer because they want to continue serving the people in their community. 

The long-awaited opening of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center will likely wait a little longer as another inspection has not been scheduled.

Shoe prints left at the 100 North Gaskill Street helped identify a suspect in connection with the burglary of three Huntsville businesses on Dec. 3, 2025. 

A potential new subdivision on North Gaskill Street moved one step closer to fruition after meeting with the Huntsville Planning Commission during its Jan. 14 ad hoc meeting.

St. Paul 2026 Homecoming Queen Kate Wasson was escorted by Braylon Harp during the ceremony.

One person died after a 2009 Ford Focus traveling northbound on Highway 45 attempted to cross U.S. 412 at Hindsville and was struck by a 2020 Chevy Equinox.

During its Jan. 13 meeting, the Madison County Water Facilities Board learned the rehab on the Bohannan water tank has been completed.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) recently announced a “Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card” is now available. The card, which is the result of Act 621 of 2025, makes it easier for Arkansas farmers to obtain certain sales tax exemptions at the point of sale.

After spending nearly two-and-one half hours in executive session, the Huntsville School Board voted to offer Superintendent Jay Chalk a new three-year contract at its February meeting. The decision …

The Huntsville Planning Commission discussed building permits for two properties on Lavonna Loop and one on Tonya Loop in a subdivision being constructed by Terry Presley at its weekly ad hoc …

Three public hearings dominated the discussion and preceded Monday’s regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council, which concluded with Mayor Travis Dotson’s State of the City Address.

Editor’s Note: The Madison County Record is covering local races on the March 3 ballot.

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