The Madison County Quorum Court tabled discussion of a sales tax to fund the new county jail and sheriff’s office until the July meeting, by which time County Judge Larry Garrett, County Clerk Austin Boatright and Sheriff Ronnie Boyd should have an accurate sense of how much it will cost to operate the jail on a per-bed basis.
The personnel subcommittee of the Madison County Quorum Court met on June 10 in the courthouse courtroom to discuss a new policy proposed by County Clerk Austin Boatright that would phase out employee use of paper time slips and transition instead to electronic timekeeping software implemented by the clerk’s office.
The St. Paul Town Council approved Mayor Ron Springston moving forward with getting a contractor to make repairs to the handicap parking areas at Town Hall and the St. Paul Community Center.
Madison County Recycling & Solid Waste will hold a free bulky items and electronics day on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 at the facility on Madison 6553 near Mitchusson Park.
A Marble resident is providing lawn care to needy individuals as part of a personal ministry in Madison County.
The plans for a batting practice facility took a small but significant step forward during the June 6 Huntsville School Board meeting despite the motion from one board member to table the project until the district’s interim superintendent begins in July.
The annual kickoff party for the Madison County Library’s Summer Reading Program on June 5 was a success, said Angela Porterfield, library director.
The Huntsville City Council on Monday agreed to have a resolution drawn up for its next meeting that will establish a tiered schedule of discounts on building permits that will be offered to homebuilders.
The Huntsville Planning Commission at its regular ad hoc meeting last week approved an ordinance establishing a flood damage protection plan. The ordinance will go to the Huntsville City Council at its next meeting for final approval.
Kingston and Jasper residents will have the opportunity to receive valuable — and free — medical services in July thanks to the Ozark Innovative Readiness Training Mission, July 16-25.
Beaver Watershed Alliance celebrated War Eagle Appreciation Day on Polk Square in downtown Huntsville rather than Withrow Springs State Park on Saturday, June 1.
The National Weather Service in Tulsa confirmed an EF1 tornado struck Clifty at 2:15 a.m. on May 26, causing significant damage to homes and other structures in the area. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced that President Joe Biden has approved the state’s Major Disaster Declaration request, which “will allow us to have a significant increase in resources to communities impacted by the storms.”
War Eagle Appreciation Day, set for Saturday at Withrow Springs State Park, will mark its 20th year of celebrating War Eagle Creek and its natural resources.
The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday night voted to table a decision on an ordinance providing for the establishment of a flood damage prevention program. Jennifer Thomas, planning director, said Madison County is looking at “mirroring” the city’s ordinance, if and when it is approved by the planning commission.
Kenny and Rebecca Emitt were named the 2024 Farm Family of the Year, sponsored by the Madison County Extension Service.
A thunderstorm containing high winds swept through northern Madison County early Sunday, toppling trees and causing widespread property damage in Clifty and Forum. Withrow Springs State Park is also temporarily closed as a result of damage. Clifty was without power as of Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has yet to make a determination as to whether the storm contained any tornadoes.
Helping Huntsville High School seniors find their way into the workforce or chart a path through college played a part in Stetson Ledbetter being named Educator of the Year for 2024 by students and fellow faculty.
The Huntsville Fire Department is working to develop a training facility behind Fire Station 2 in response to increased call volume, said Fire Chief Kevin Shinn.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a man wielding a gun at the baseball fields at Withrow Springs State Park Monday night.
A crowd of local veterans gathered in Polk Square on May 18 in a special Memorial Day ceremony.