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The first of at least two phases of relief for victims of flooding in central Texas rolled out of Madison County at noon on Friday with another group leaving Monday to counteract the devastation.

The Huntsville splash pad is now open and in operation. Rules and parking information have been established by the city.

Legislative Audit findings released July 10 were reviewed by the Huntsville City Council during its Monday night meeting, but the transactions in question have been accounted for and no wrongdoing was reported.

Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Cooper Smith has been promoted to sergeant effective July 10, according to Madison County Sheriff Ronnie Boyd.

The community level of family enjoyment and kid friendliness reached a whole new level in Huntsville with the grand opening of the splash pad at the College Street Park on Friday evening.

Huntsville City Police found a West Fork man lying in a ditch next to an empty bottle of Jim Beam, he claimed he was there to watch a fire, but the lack of a fire and other evidence contradicted his claim.

The Huntsville Water Commission approved a plan for the utility to explore the purchase of the former Today’s Bank building from Mayor Travis Dotson at 1937 Highway 412B for $318,000 plus closing costs during a special lunch hour meeting on July 9.

The 28th annual Madison County rodeo kicks up the dust at Sky High Arena in Huntsville on July 25- 26.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating ongoing vandalism and what the Aurora Cemetery board considers unconscionable behavior at the Aurora Cemetery.

The government of Madison County will host a public meeting in the courthouse on July 21 at 6 p.m. to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities.

Owning a business wasn’t a long-term plan for Valerie Russell. Her new business, Chillbillies Shaved Ice, is more of a spontaneous summer opportunity. 

A concerned father’s call enabled the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to solve a kidnapping in about an hour, place a suspect in custody and free the female over the Fourth of July weekend.

A local contractor, insurance agency and a church are taking the lead of Huntsville efforts to lend some relief to people in Kerr County, Texas devastated by flash flooding.

Madison County’s Kiwanis Club celebrated its 50 years of service in 2025. 

Huntsville Fire Chief Kevin Shinn put the brakes on a proposal by the school district to use electronic control for accessing gates around school property due to safety concerns and fire code.

Legislation passed by the 95th General Assembly opened the door for Kingston schools to form its own district after 20 years of operating as part of the Jasper School District.

Members of the community not only watched the fireworks display at Mitchusson Park on the Fourth of July, but also enjoyed the activities the park offers, including informal games of basketball and baseball.

ROGERS—GiveCamp NWA, a nonprofit organization based in Springdale, is currently seeking other nonprofits in need of a free website and social media presence.   Between now and July …

Arvest announced on Monday that the bank’s 15th annual Million Meals campaign raised $10,000 to benefit the Madison County Senior Center.

Fayetteville attorney April Rye Shy announced her candidacy on June 25 for Juvenile Judge in Washington and Madison Counties. Shy is running for Circuit Judge, Division 3.

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