Firm hired to find new superintendent

The Huntsville School Board voted unanimously to hire a search firm to aid in the search for a new superintendent. At a special board meeting on Monday, the board hired McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, a national firm represented by Dr. Kieth Williams.

Need a passport?

Madison County citizens can take advantage of the convenience of obtaining a passport here at home now that the County Clerk’s Office is recognized as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility.

War Eagle Creek bridge on Hwy 23 to be relocated

The Highway 23 North bridge on War Eagle Creek, on the south side of Withrow Springs State Park, will be replaced.

Test scores return almost to pre-Covid levels

By making small improvements, ACT scores are almost to the pre-pandemic numbers, officials at the Huntsville School District announced recently.

Sheriff’s Office arrests 4, nets narcotics, stolen property

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office made four total arrests and recovered stolen property after arranging to purchase the property that was being offered for sale on Facebook.

Planning commission OKs new plat for Highland Park

The Huntsville Planning Commission approved a new plat for the Highland Park subdivision last week during the panel’s weekly ad hoc meeting.

Man representing self in court loses on traffic citation

A Huntsville man was recently found guilty after representing himself in a jury trial in Madison County Circuit Court, fighting a traffic citation he received in June 2023.

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MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

In this file photo from 2023, more than 80 girls participate in the Pee Wee basketball camp held in the AT & Georgia Mae Smith Activity Center. The girls came from a variety of school districts throughout the area, including Huntsville, Jasper, Kingston and Alpena.

Huntsville Athletics announces camp dates

It’s that time of year again, with the Huntsville School District’s athletic programs offering a variety of spring pee wee camps.

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Kingston, St. Paul track teams compete in State Championships

The Kingston Yellow Jackets as well as the St. Paul Saints competed on April 29 in the 1A State Championships in Quitman on April 29.

Chairs takes 1st in 100M dash as Elks compete in state championships

The Elkins Elks senior track team competed on April 30 in the 3A State Championship in Jessieville.

Floyd takes top honor for Yellow Jackets

Kingston senior Yellow Jacket Chism Floyd was named the 2024 1A Region 1 East Senior Boys 300m Hurdle State Champion.

‘I wish them nothing but the best’

Greg Harris has spent the last eight years teaching young men not only baseball but the game of life.

Time flies; new laws

It is amazing how time flies. My grandson’s ninth birthday is this week. I can still remember the day (or, actually, the morning) Drake was born. If I want to round up, I could easily say my grandson is 10 years old, which is mind-blowing. I don’t think I feel old, but it wouldn’t take much to push me over the line.

Investments in treatment courts save lives

Arkansans advocating for issues important to them regularly come to Washington to participate in Hill Day, a time to meet with their senators and representatives and encourage them to support their policy goals.

Letters to the Editor, May 9, 2024

Change in policy needed Dear Editor: I recently learned a family member of mine was required to do jail time. She was transported to Harrison, and later released. The judge …