The Madison County Record (Huntsville, AR)

The Madison County Record, situated at 201 Church Street in Huntsville, Arkansas, has been serving the community with local news since its establishment in 1879. As one of the largest weekly newspapers in the state, it has received numerous accolades from the Arkansas Press Association for its outstanding reporting on news, sports, photography, columns, special features, advertising, and overall quality. This publication is the primary and reliable source for hard news, educational updates, social events, law enforcement information, business news, and local sports, all focused on Madison County. Over the past nine years, The Record has proudly secured 57 editorial awards from the Arkansas Press Association. Additionally, it was recognized with the prestigious Star Award from the Huntsville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2013, acknowledging its commitment to local business and community coverage. We believe that our advertisers' success is intertwined with our own.

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Warning: suspects in $30,000 theft sought

1 week ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Warning: suspects in $30,000 theft soughtby Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 5/7/25Huntsville Police Chief Todd Thomas issued an advisory while authorities seek persons suspected of defrauding a Huntsville business out of $30,950.88 worth of tires and allegedly using stolen credit card numbers to make payments.
Huntsville deals with international fraud ring

1 week ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Huntsville deals with international fraud ringby Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 5/7/25During the infancy of the United States, the young nation dealt with the Barbary Pirates plundering international commerce and enslaving Americans captured on the high seas, then demanding ransom.
Public tours jail ahead of funding vote

1 week ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Public tours jail ahead of funding voteDesign wins praise, but costs draws skepticismby Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 5/7/25Madison County citizens got a good look at what a proposed 1-cent sales tax will pay to maintain and operate during Saturday’s open house at the Sheriff’s Office and Jail.
Fire department looking into duplexes built in city without sanctioning

1 week ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Fire department looking into duplexes built in city without sanctioningDepartment considers evaluating structures built without permitsby Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 5/7/25Multi-family dwellings that have been constructed in Huntsville without consulting the city’s planning commission may be reviewed to determine whether they meet fire code.
Commission looks into falsified application

1 week ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Posted 5/7/25The Huntsville Planning Commission reviewed two building permits showing a plumbing contractor’s license number on the application with the applicant and the contractor allegedly doing the work himself. This item is available in full to subscribers.
St. Paul contemplates potential use of land

2 weeks ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

A recent sale of 9.39 acres of land next to the St. Paul Town Hall and its potential uses will be on the agenda for the next town council meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on May 13.
Sales tax on the ballot May 13

2 weeks ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Sales tax on the ballot May 13Early voting begins May 6 at courthouseBy Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 4/30/25The special election in which voters will decide on a 1-cent maintenance & operation sales tax to fund the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail under construction happens May 13. …
Arkansas Buc-ee’s gets mixed reviews

2 weeks ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Arkansas Buc-ee’s gets mixed reviewsBy Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 4/30/25Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered remarks at the Buc-ee’s groundbreaking ceremony at Benton on April 16, but the mammoth-sized travel center received mixed reviews locally. …
Rooster fighting lands two men in jail

2 weeks ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Rooster fighting lands two men in jailThird Madison County resident cited for allowing rooster fightBy Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 4/30/25Two Madison County residents face felony charges of Unlawful Animal Fighting stemming from a March incident where they allegedly had roosters fighting in the backyard of a Springdale residence.
Assess online, deadline May 31

2 weeks ago | mcrecordonline.com | Mark Humphrey

Assess online, deadline May 31New service streamlines assessment processBy Mark Humphrey, Record EditorPosted 4/30/25Madison County residents are now able to complete assessment of their personal property online and Assessor Christal Ogden reminds them the deadline to assess is May 31.