The Madison County Genealogical and Historical Society (MCGHS), formed in 1981, documents and maintains records of local history including genealogy and history.
Throughout June and leading up to July 4, Huntsville residents and businesses have responded to Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson’s invitation to participate in a celebration of the 250th anniversary of America.
After debating how many banners at a business are too many at its regular meeting Monday, the Huntsville Planning Commission resolved to address the issue again at its ad hoc meeting on Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. at Huntsville City Hall.
During its regular meeting on June 18, the Huntsville Water Utilities Commission considered compensating Butterball after a test on the city water system disrupted service to the plant on June 9.
The Grigg Family has been named the Farm Family of the Year for Madison County by the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program operated by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Family of the Year …
The potential need for business permits in the Town of St. Paul dominated the June meeting of the St. Paul Town Council.
The Madison County Water Facilities Board (MCWFB) voted to renew Rick Gurley to serve another seven-year term and approved its 2025 audit at its regular meeting on June 9.
The Kingston School Board approved several agreements between individuals and organizations throughout the region that the new Kingston School District believes will be beneficial in preparing to open this fall.
Construction is in full swing on upgrades to the City of Huntsville’s wastewater treatment plant on State Highway 23 north of Huntsville, that will increase its capacity by more than double.
The Huntsville Fire Department Swift Water Rescue team rescued a 17-year-old girl, who was trapped in the middle of a strong current in the White River at Crosses on June 9.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office purchased a new inmate transport vehicle and plans to purchase more patrol units as preparations continue for opening the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.
Madison County Judge Larry Garrett and Madison County Sheriff Ronnie Boyd have differing opinions on how soon the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center will open.
Local celebrations leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence began on Sunday with a Flag Day ceremony at Polk Square.
Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson is asking local businesses to decorate their storefronts red, white and blue to commemorate an ongoing series of celebrations marking America’s 250th year of independence on July 4, 2026. Dotson issued an announcement on Friday to give the community a sense of what is being planned and how they can participate.
Huntsville School District and the newly formed Kingston School District officials reported preliminary proficiency data from the 2025-2026 school year’s ATLAS tests.
The Madison County Planning Board discussed progress on developing policies to govern land splits, septic tank requirements and setback regulations during is regular meeting on June 2, but took no official action.
The Huntsville Planning Commission reviewed an ongoing development with Kent Smith’s property on Crossbow Road, took no action, but advised they will have to approve the final plat.
A Huntsville woman was arrested and charged with her first DWI after informing police she’d had only one drink.
The City of Huntsville’s capacity to provide water service and protect its critical infrastructure, especially the airport, will be enhanced in the near future — thanks to a $3 million appropriation secured by Congressman Steve Womack for the city’s water utility.
At the Huntsville School Board’s regular meeting in June, the board congratulated and thanked several administrators who are leaving the district in July, making the June meeting their last.