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The City of Huntsville is growing not only in terms of population but also with the possibility of annexing additional land, according to Mayor Travis Dotson.

407 Dance Company hosted their annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars on Aug. 17.

Citizens of Huntsville will have the opportunity to view and give feedback on new floodplain maps via a link that will soon be available on the city’s web site, Mayor Travis Dotson said.

The Huntsville Parks Commission will ask the Huntsville City Council for additional funding to finish work on the Basham Building, which the city is utilizing for public events.

Thomas and Pinto make the rounds at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab in Huntsville, pausing to accept pats on the head from residents who light up as the dogs approach.

The 101st edition of the Madison County Fair is set for Aug. 28, with exhibits being moved into buildings on Sunday, Aug. 25.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday night rejected a request from the Japton Volunteer Fire Department to place the department’s dues on annual property tax statements.

The Madison County Quorum Court sent the question of how to fund the operation and maintenance of the jail to the voters on Monday night.

The public is invited to participate in the Dine N’ Dash Silent Auction and Lunch on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Huntsville First Presbyterian Church Hall. The fundraiser will benefit the Madison County Health Coalition (MCHC), grant coordinator Cassie Smith said.

The Huntsville School District is a major step closer to owning additional land after the Huntsville School Board and landowners for the house at 504 Cain St. met in the proverbial middle on price. 

Two members of the Huntsville City Council met the Aug. 7 reelection filing deadline for cities with mayor-council forms of government. One alderman said he was unable to meet the deadline and another city councilor has decided to retire. One seat is vacant after the alderman moved out of the city.

The Huntsville City Council met in regular session for about an hour Monday night to work through an agenda that ranged from discussion of the fire department’s long-awaited new engine to aldermen who filed or did not file for reelection to their positions.

The Huntsville School District won a grant that will allow a school-based community health clinic on the campus of Watson Primary School, the Huntsville School Board learned during its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

As a humanitarian and community servant, Patricia “Pat” Grubbs of Huntsville left behind a treasure trove of fond memories in Huntsville, where she spent decades as a business operator, volunteer and city council member.

Officials with the Huntsville and Jasper public schools say they are looking forward to the start of the new scholastic year.

One St. Paul Town Council member resigned and another was appointed last week in a combination of two meetings.

The North Arkansas Livestock Auction celebrates an auspicious milestone this year with its 65th anniversary, owner Kirk Powell said.

Last week, Dan Dotson rode 40 hours on a Harley Davidson motorcycle from southern California to Madison County. His wife, Laura, flew from California to Springdale to join up with him at his cousin Phil Bolinger’s home near Kingston.

The Huntsville Police Department honored the career of Lt. Daniel Rivera on Aug. 1 with a reception celebrating his retirement after 20 years on the force.

A groundbreaking was held on Friday, Aug. 2 for the City of Huntsville’s new splash pad in College Street Park.

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