Madison County Commissioners approved pay increases Tuesday, April 8 for most sheriff ’s deputies, raising entry-level salaries and creating a new pay scale, but leaving out five veteran officers. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve personnel changes that will set starting deputy pay at $53,000 and increase salaries to $57,000 after four years of service.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, March. 30.

The Madisonville Varsity Mustangs baseball team fell short against the Bullard Varsity Panthers in back-to-back games last week, losing both district contests. In a matchup on Tuesday, April 1, the Mustangs were shut out 4-0 as Bullard’s pitching dominated the contest.

The Fifth Annual Barrel Race for the First Responders of Madison County will take place at Champion Fit Equine Arena on April 12, with proceeds benefiting local emergency personnel. “We are super excited to produce the 5th Annual Race for the first responders of Madison County,” Haylei Lively said.