Ducommun marks 175th year with luncheon

Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson had a message for the employees of Ducommun during a luncheon on May 8 celebrating the company’s 175 years of continuous operation: “If you’re not familiar with Ducommun, you’re not familiar with Huntsville, Arkansas.”

Mena Thomas received the Terry Gilliam Memorial Scholarship from Matt Cleaver.

Huntsville High School 2024 Scholarship Awards

Huntsville School Board hires interim superintendent

The Huntsville School Board hired Bryan Law as interim superintendent in a special board meeting that immediately followed its regular monthly board meeting on May 14.

District not approved for lunch funding

The Huntsville School District does not qualify for a specific kind of funding that would have made lunches free for the entire district next school year, the Huntsville School Board learned Monday night.

Austin Acuff signs with Goodwin Electric.

HHS students join in National Signing Day

Sixteen Huntsville High School seniors participated in the SkillsUSA National Signing Day event held at the Career and Technical Education Center on May 7.

Council agrees to look into security system for City Hall

The Huntsville City Council authorized Mayor Travis Dotson to seek bids for a security system for City Hall and passed on its third reading an ordinance allowing city employees to do limited business with the city.

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MADISON COUNTY SPORTS NEWS

A bull rider launches out of the gate at a recent rodeo. Logan and Teresa Roddy started the Spurs and Cleats Tour and will bring experienced bull riders to Huntsville’s Sky High Arena on Saturday night.

Spurrin’ Sky High

Professional bull riding will be on display Saturday at Sky High Arena when 3 Ring Rodeo Company presents Spurrin’ Sky High beginning at 7 p.m.

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For Roddy, riding bulls means staying healthy, mentally and physically

Jake Roddy of Huntsville will be riding bulls during Saturday’s Spurrin’ Sky High rodeo event, which is presented by his brother Logan’s 3 Ring Rodeo Company. It will be Jake’s second time riding in Logan’s Spurs and Cleats Tour, following his participation in the April 6 show in Bentonville. Jake said that show was packed with fans, and he hopes and expects Huntsville fans to turn out Saturday at Sky High Arena.

Former Eagle Reynolds named Region 16 Player of the Year

Kolton Reynolds, a 2022 graduate of Huntsville High School and an outfielder for the Crowder (Mo.) College Roughrider, has been named Region 16 Player of the Year.

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.

Withrow Springs, sports season

When all is said and done, we should see the results of work taking place at Withrow Springs State Park later this year.

Letters to the Editor, May 16, 2024

Honor service of veterans Dear Editor: Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respect to those who served in the military. For one day we stand united in respect for our veterans. …

Network goal is supporting foster families

The Division of Children and Family Services will try to recruit more foster families among health care professionals, educators and businesses.

Sharing a Civil Rights icon with the nation

The U.S. Capitol is home to many historic artifacts and unique works of art. It is sometimes referred to as a shrine to America, and for good reason – from the architecture to the work that takes place inside, it embodies the story of our country like nothing else could.

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