The Huntsville Eagles won the Washington County Civic League (WCCL) of Northwest Arkansas baseball 14 and under bracket championship.

Stetson Swarthout of the Huntsville A’s Black team, swings at a pitch during the Chad Wolff Classic.

The Huntsville High Eagles wrapped up spring football practice last week and will report back on July 10 for the start of summer practice.

The 2023 War Eagle Creek Steward Award recently was presented to Larry and Marty Karigan-Winter for their passion and leadership for environmental conservation and sustainability, leaving a lasting benefit for all residents of Madison County. 

Lightning hit a cedar tree off of Madison 3352 on June 14, leaving plenty of damage behind. The tree is located on Venus Mountain, southeast of Huntsville.

A Huntsville man and a passenger in his car were arrested last week in connection with a hit-and-run accident that injured a Lowell police officer.

The City of Huntsville’s Parks Commission met last week and heard from Mayor Travis Dotson about future plans for two parks in the city.

The Madison County Water Facilities Board continues to work with landowners for easements on a project to build a new bridge on Highway 74 over Holman Creek near the Oakridge Golf Course, Manager Rodney Reynolds said.

The Learning Center of North Arkansas has taken over where the Elizabeth Richardson Center formerly was located at 913 N. College St., in Huntsville. The transition has been a smooth one, according to Natasha Dennis, Director/Early Childhood Developmental Specialist.

Huntsville Police Chief Todd Thomas begins to power wash the front of the Basham Building on Polk Square.

Huntsville Water Utilities is having to look at spending $15-$20 million on improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, and customers will most definitely be looking at an increase in water and sewer rates in the near future, members of the Huntsville Water and Sewer Commission were told last week.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday rejected a proposal to give bonuses to deputies and dispatchers/jailers at the sheriff’s office, in favor of discussing the issue through a committee formed by County Judge Larry Garrett.

Mitchusson to host games The annual Chad Wolff Classic, involving more than 100 baseball teams, will take part this weekend, with numerous games taking place at Mitchusson Park in Huntsville. …

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide deputies as School Resource Officers to the Huntsville School District, according to Sheriff Ronnie Boyd.

Three young football players from Huntsville took part in the annual Brandon Burlsworth camp in Harrison.

Former Huntsville High Eagles Kolton Reynolds and Tucker Bradley are playing baseball this summer on teams filled with college players and prospects from throughout the Midwest.

McCollough is retiring after more than 25 years with the district, as a coach and athletic director.

As was expected, Huntsville last week was moved up to Class 5A for football in the 2024-26 cycle.

Huntsville’s new head football coach had his first practice with the Eagles last Thursday and told the players exactly what they could expect this summer and during the upcoming season.

Makaya Ferguson of Huntsville, daughter of Matt and Megan Ferguson, finished in the Top 15 at Miss Arkansas’ Teen this past weekend.