The operator of a trading post in Marble pleaded not guilty earlier this month to a charge of operating an illegal dumping site.

Madison County Clerk Tamitha Blocker informed the county election commission last week that new voting equipment should arrive sometime in October, just before the filing period begins for next year’s election.

Water began to fill the swimming pool at Withrow Springs State Park over the weekend after repairs passed a final inspection late last week.

The Huntsville City Council on Monday chose for the second time in as many months not to approve a possible grant application for a splash pad to be located behind the Basham building.

The Huntsville Water Commission last Thursday selected water operator Sean Davis – a city employee since 2005 – to take over when Director Larry Garrett retires next year.

The Madison County Quorum Court met in a special session on Monday to discuss subdivision regulations and how to curb often unsightly and unsafe buildings in the county.

Madison County elections are officially headed toward vote centers after the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office released funds last week to go toward the purchasing of new voting equipment for counties still using outdated systems.

The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday discussed building permits and how to educate contractors on state required best practices plans.

ELKINS – The Elkins City Council last Thursday agreed to hear an ordinance next month to adjust water and sewer tap fees on new construction projects.

Madison County Clerk Tamitha Blocker updated the quorum court last Monday on funding for new election equipment.

Democrat Suzie Bell from Eureka Springs intends to run for the House District 97 seat in 2020.

A team studying the U.S. 412 Corridor – including the Huntsville area – could present its findings by the end of this year, according to Danny Straessle, public information officer with the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

A plan proposed by the Fourth Judicial District of Arkansas would split up the case load of juvenile cases between the Division 3 judge and a newly-created judge position, if approved by the Arkansas Supreme Court.

The Goshen City Council voted to accept the resignation of Recorder/Treasurer Sharon Baggett in a special-called meeting Tuesday evening.

District 97 Rep. Harlan Breaux (R-Holiday Island) announced on Monday that he will seek reelection next year.

The City of Huntsville’s fire services will be assessed this year by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which could have an effect on what homeowners pay for insurance.

A group of geologists from Tulsa and the City of Huntsville have entered an agreement to lease part of the Basham building on Polk Square.

Madison County Judge Frank Weaver declared an emergency on Friday in hopes of receiving financial assistance for flood damage incurred over the last month.

The cost to maintain and operate a new jail could require more than a one-cent sales tax, according to officials with the Madison County Clerk’s Office.

Longtime county employees Faron Ledbetter and Phyllis Villines spent their final days on the job last week after retiring on Friday.

Overlay projects are scheduled to start in a few weeks at two locations in Madison County.

The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday approved a site plan for a new Subway eatery and four other businesses at Madison Crossing, a development along the U.S. 412 bypass.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance to buy new election equipment if and when state money comes available.

The Huntsville City Council on Monday agreed to enter into an agreement with a Tulsa group that wants to rehabilitate part of the Basham building, if the group will accept a counter proposal by the city.

Keith Edmonds says his 75-minute commute to his new job in Huntsville gives him time to plan his day before he gets to the office.

Work to repair the swimming pool at Withrow Springs State Park was scheduled to begin earlier this week, according to an official with the construction company which received a contract for the project.

Voters approved a 3.9-mill increase for the Huntsville School District Tuesday.

Madison County Clerk Faron Ledbetter and Circuit Clerk Phyllis Villines both told the Madison County Quorum Court Monday of their plans to retire the end of next month.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance to accept a vote center plan passed by the county’s election commission, which will establish five locations to vote in future elections.

Seventy-six people cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the school election, according to figures from the Madison County Clerk’s Office.

Two candidates have announced their intentions to run for election next year.

Three Tulsa geologists who are rehabbing one building on Polk Square have proposed leasing the century-old Basham building from the City of Huntsville.

The Huntsville Animal Code Review Committee last Monday clarified the job of animal control officer Amanda Evans and talked about having the city’s own animal shelter.

The Madison County Election Commission voted on Thursday to further reduce the number of precincts in the county, and to transition the county's election toward vote centers should funding come available for new voting equipment.

Monica Schoonover said she’s anxious to complete training and begin working as the new school resource officer in Huntsville and St. Paul.

Madison County law enforcement agencies received good reports on a recent audit done about the security of their information systems.

The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday failed to pass a sidewalk variance for the Highland Park Subdivision, and tabled the issue until its meeting in May.

The Huntsville Economic Development Commission last Wednesday heard from a state official how the city can better its chances of luring businesses to the community.