Huntsville High baseball coach Greg Harris met up over the weekend with former Eagle Luke Eaton just prior to the Division II Junior College World Series in Enid, Okla. Eaton, a freshman pitcher, and the South Arkansas College Stars opened the World Series with a 10-0 win over Frederick, then beat Lansing 11-1.
The Huntsville School District extended an offer for the athletic director’s position, but Superintendent Jonathan Warren said “since the board is the entity that hires,” he would not confirm who the position was offered to until he sends out the school board meeting packet on Wednesday afternoon.
Madison County officials are hoping grant money will help make improvements at the Wesley Community Center, one of five voting centers used during elections. The center, built in 1955, will need to be updated before it can continue as a voting center.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has a pair of K-9 officers on staff, with one already working the streets.
U.S. flags are seen in Huntsville Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day.
It’s a tale of two yearbooks. The Huntsville Middle School yearbook was recognized as the best yearbook in the nation for the second consecutive year.
An official with Rausch Coleman Homes said the company is making repairs to houses built in Huntsville, if needed, although the president of the Property Owners Association at Cedar Bluff Subdivision said many issues are not being resolved by the company.
Huntsville quarterback Dax Wiggins, top, pitches the ball to a running back during a scrimmage on Monday.
Huntsville senior Amos Mayes was named to the Arkansas Activities Association’s Class 4A All-State baseball team.
Bilderback, Shockley win tournament Randy Bilderback and Skyler Shockley won the Booger County Bass Club’s tournament Saturday on Beaver Lake. Bilderback and Shockley weighed in 13.54 …
Elly Harriman is the first second-generation winner of the Terry Gilliam Scholarship, which goes to the top Huntsville student-athlete each year. Her mother Casey won the award in 1999.
The Elkins City Council last week discussed a potential lease agreement or partnership with the Sports Complex Board, according to Mayor Troy Reed.
Madison County Emergency Medical Services on Monday welcomed its newest member, a 2022 ambulance from Braun Ambulance builders in Van Wert, Ohio.
The Huntsville Planning Commission on Monday tabled an ordinance to create two new residential zones in the city. The ordinance will be taken under consideration by the group’s ad-hoc committee on Wednesday.
Kingston resident James Eaton said Monday he will seek the District 26 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives next year after incumbent Mark Berry of Ozark announced last week that he will not seek reelection.
Madison County Regional Water will ask for a $1.20 increase per 1,000 gallons in what it charges the City of Huntsville and Madison County Water Facilities Board to purchase water.
A pair of murder suspects had their trials continued last week in Madison County Circuit Court.
The Huntsville School Board members should always be the last stop not the first stop, said Attorney Marshall Ney of Friday, Eldredge & Clark of Rogers, on Monday night at a board working session.
Small business owners and those looking to start a business were able to gain valuable information and contacts during a special event held last Thursday at the Huntsville Masonic Lodge.
The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday approved the sale of approximately six acres of county-owned land to the City of Huntsville.