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Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson told the Huntsville City Planning commission during its Oct. 15 weekly ad hoc meeting that he anticipates two voluntary annexations.

New housing could be on the horizon for Huntsville, according to Mayor Travis Dotson, who was in contact with developer Paul Israel.

The City Water and Utilities Commission approved the final draft of the bond ordinance for a wastewater project loan in the amount of $7.5 million at its regular meeting on Oct. 16. Executive …

A Huntsville woman was arrested on third-degree battery charges for allegedly hitting her sister with a phone and bloodying her head after the sister and her boyfriend argued.

Motorists using State Highway 74 will see construction as an alternate bridge and temporary detour at Holman Creek one mile southwest of Huntsville.

New American with Disabilities Act compliant public bathrooms have been added to upgrade the Georgia Mae Smith Memorial Park. 

A new high school for the Huntsville School District would likely cost about $46 million with the state providing about $10.6 million, Superintendent Jay Chalk informed the Huntsville School Board during the board’s work session Monday.

The Madison County Quorum Court approved a request from the City of Huntsville to balance the costs of operating Madison County District Court at its regular meeting Monday night.

Barring further delays, the double-murder trial of Samuel Oliver Simmons will begin on Monday with jury selection in the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville.

A one-cent sales tax in Madison County took effect Oct. 1 and will be used to fund the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. 

Madison County voters registered as Democrats can no longer ask for a Republican ballot and vote in the Republican primary under new rules established by the Arkansas Republican Party. 

Planning for service roads to restrict the number of driveways accessing U.S. 412 on the north side of the highway will promote traffic safety was the consensus of an Oct. 8 Ad Hoc meeting.

The Madison County Planning Board heard complaints from Wesley area residents concerning a tiny house subdivision they said has drainage and other issues at its regular meeting on Oct. 6.

The Madison County Planning Board voted at its Oct. 8 meeting to approve its draft regulations for wind turbines and a set for solar developments and forward those to the Madison County Quorum Court.

The Madison County government is working out the financial and administrative details of how to purchase radio frequencies needed for the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail.

Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson told city council members at Monday’s meeting he would like to level the playing field with the county when it comes to funding district court expenses. 

Two Huntsville schools received failing grades under a new accountability formula implemented by the Arkansas Department of Education this year. 

After the Huntsville School Board returned from executive session during its regular October meeting, Board President Whitney Comer announced Bobby Ray Gulledge had resigned.

The retirement of Dr. John Kendrick threw the Huntsville Medical Clinic into a whirlwind with his successor closing the practice and leaving clients without a provider.

After an Oak Grove man was arrested for driving while intoxicated during a rollover accident, Huntsville Police discovered two firearms that had allegedly been ejected from the vehicle.

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