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Madison County Solid Waste & Recycling has received its new roll-off truck but will have to wait on its tag and insurance to be put into service, said Christal Baker, department manager.

Dist. 28 State Sen. Bryan King expressed dissatisfaction with the State of Arkansas’ response to the plight of former growers for Cooks Venture, which unexpectedly announced it would close last November.

Huntsville School District is asking for input on four calendar options via an online survey available on the district’s website and Facebook page. 

The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday night tabled approval of site plans for the new 148-bed Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail until February. Also during the first meeting of 2024, the panel selected its slate of officers for the year.

Residents of Huntsville and Madison County are asked to participate in an online survey that city officials say will impact the future of this area.

The Huntsville Water and Sewer Commission on Thursday selected Crossland Heavy Construction Co. to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) overseeing the $32.6 million expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment facility, which is expected to begin construction later this year.

In its first regular meeting of 2024 — delayed from Jan. 16, a state holiday, to Jan. 18 due to inclement weather — the Madison County Quorum Court passed an appropriation ordinance amending the 2023 budget and adopted two resolutions pertaining to the replacement of two bridges in the county.

Current and future facility needs were the primary focus for the Huntsville School Board during a work session Jan. 22. 

A Huntsville family is asking for aid of any kind following a fire that destroyed their home early Tuesday morning.

Most Huntsville residents are aware that firefighting is the primary mission of the Huntsville Fire Department, but it is not the only situation for which personnel are trained.

Madison County citizens can expect better and faster service in the event of a medical crisis with the long-awaited addition of a third ambulance crew to the Madison County Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

For the first time in decades, if not ever, the Huntsville School District will host a state tournament, officials learned last week. 

About 3.5 inches of snow fell on Madison County over the weekend, beginning around 1 p.m. and ending sometime after 8 p.m. on Sunday, leaving streets and roads coated with a mixture of snow and impacted ice. The Arkansas Department of Transportation and City of Huntsville deployed snow plows and salt trucks to keep roads clear, though Madison County reported issues with fuel freezing in its road graders.

A Witter man was arrested by Madison County Sheriff’s deputies after he brandished a hammer at them, Sheriff Ronnie Boyd said.

A Hindsville man was arrested on Jan. 3 at the site of a controlled burn that appeared to be out of control, Madison County Sheriff Ronnie Boyd said.

The Huntsville Fire Department has added new firefighters to its roster as 10 probationaries have completed their training, Fire Chief Kevin Shinn said.

A local murder suspect has had a new trial date set for later this year, Fourth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Tuesday.

The City of Huntsville will be asking its citizens to participate in an online survey that Mayor Travis Dotson says will impact the city’s future.

Huntsville School District officials should know Thursday night if the district’s athletics program earned the bid on several tournaments, the Huntsville School Board learned Monday night at its regular monthly meeting. 

Light snow fell in Madison County on Tuesday as Northwest Arkansas experienced its second round of winter weather in 2024. According to forecasts, more snow along with frigid temperatures are in store for the region.

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