Madison County Third Judicial District Court is already poised to collect as much or more this year in fines over 2023, Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson told the city council at its April meeting, noting the role the efficiency of the court plays in collections.

The regular meeting of the Huntsville Water and Sewer Commission was held at the Huntsville Water Utilities office on Thursday. Commissioner Sean Ellis attended by phone. Zane Lewis and Spencer Briggs were present from McClelland Engineering. 

The City of Huntsville looks forward to completing a large project at the newly-christened College Street Park, where a splash pad and restrooms will be installed later this year thanks in part to a grant from the State of Arkansas. However, a second, somewhat smaller park project waits around the corner following a land donation from developer Terry Presley, who is building homes in his Highland Park subdivision on Missouri Street.

The triple murder trial of Hunter Nolan Chenoweth on Monday was continued until next year, causing Madison County Circuit Court Judge Mark Lindsay to say he was “disappointed” for both the prosecution and defense.

The Huntsville Academic Team competed in the Quiz Bowl State competition on Saturday, April 13. The team rated second based on wins and score after a perfect winning streak at regional completion. …

Kingston High School is proud to congratulate seniors Wade Bateman and Hunter Farrar on being selected by North Arkansas Community College to Weld in the USA Skills Welding Competition. Bateman is …

Kingston senior Sheridan Reynolds earned Silver in her FCCLA STAR event competition, Entrepreneurship Level 3. Her win secures her a ticket to FCCLA Nationals in Seattle, Wash., this summer. Sheridan …

Kingston senior Wade Bateman was a special guest at North Arkansas College’s Partnership Luncheon earlier this month.

Robert “Stud” Doyle Emery, 63, of Huntsville; passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home. 

Ira Edri Hawley, 83, of Fayetteville; passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home. 

Edith Marie Christian, 86, of Huntsville, formerly of Western Grove, peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home.

We are saddened to announce the passing of James “Jim” Kay Coger, Jr.; 67, of Springdale. Jim peacefully passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. 

The Kingston Yellow Jackets participated in the Jr. Goblin Rosson Invitational in Harrison on Tuesday, April 9.

Huntsville High School participated in the Junior Lion Invitational on Tuesdsay, April 9, in Gravette.

Huntsville High School senior Koral Garrison is zestful. Bubbling over with energy, she plays left, center and right field for the Eagles softball team. Outside of school, she works part time at Pizza Hut. 

Booger County Bass Club results, Bull Shoals, April 13, 2024:

The St. Paul Jr. Varsity Saints competed in the Clarksville Jr. High Panther Relays 2024 on Thursday, April 11, and the varsity Saints competed in the Clarksville Panther Sr. High Last Chance Meet on April 15.

Kennedy Smith drove in four runs on two hits to lead Huntsville’s Lady Eagles softball team past Elkins 9-3 on Tuesday, April 9. Smith hit a home run to center field in the fifth scoring three, walked in the third scoring one, and singled in the fourth scoring one.

The Gentry varsity soccer team tied a home conference game against Huntsville on Tuesday, April 9, by a score of 2-2.

Both teams were strong on the mound on Tuesday, April 9, but the Shiloh Christian Saints were just a little stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Huntsville.