If Jesse and Ashlyn Gagnon’s plans are realized, Huntsville will have a craft brewery and taproom on the square by next summer.

Madison County Judge Frank Weaver has been awarded the Association of Arkansas Counties’ (AAC) 2019 Wes Fowler Advocacy Award for his “tireless work in boldly advocating for the counties of Arkansas,” a news release said.

Former Adjutant General Mark Berry has announced his candidacy for House District 82, which includes portions of Crawford, Franklin and Madison counties.

An ad-hoc committee last Wednesday discussed costs associated with building a temporary animal shelter in the city of Huntsville.

The Huntsville Parks Commission accepted bids totaling $13,111 recently to complete projects at Mitchusson Park.

An ad hoc committee last Wednesday narrowed down to four the potential sites for a temporary animal shelter in the city of Huntsville.

District 82 State Rep. Sarah Capp said a meeting last week concerning poultry farmers’ property taxes was productive, not only for lawmakers but state officials, as well.

The Madison County Jail is once again out of compliance with state regulations after another inspection was performed this summer, according to Madison County Judge Frank Weaver, who told the quorum court the findings at Monday’s regular monthly meeting.

The Huntsville City Council Monday tabled a decision on where temporary animal kennels will be placed after a motion to approve a plan did not get enough votes for passage.

The Huntsville Planning Commission in a 12-minute meeting last Monday approved a lot adjustment for a man planning to move back to the city.

ELKINS – The Elkins City Council earlier this month heard more details about a planned subdivision on 92 acres, less than two miles from the schools.

The swimming pool at Withrow Springs State Park will not open for the Labor Day weekend after a leak was discovered Monday morning, according to Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday voted to amend the county’s subdivision ordinance, but tabled further discussion about individual sewage disposal systems.

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.