NORTH ZULCH — If new energy projects are headed toward Madison County, officials may look toward a sales tax opportunity as a way of addressing their impact on local infrastructure. That was the pitch April 2 from County Judge Clark Osborne at the Madison County Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Watch meeting.

The Bedias Creek Soil and Water Conservation District board approved changes Monday to federal funding priorities for the region's poultry farms. Board members voted to adjust how poultry farms are ranked under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, aiming to better reflect local needs and improve access to funding.

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is looking for employers to take part in a job fair set for 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Kimbro Center.

Pre-K students from Sweet Magnolia Learning Center hunt for Easter eggs on the grounds of Madisonville Care Center on Wednesday, April 1. The two facilities partnered for the annual egg hunt, giving residents a front row seat as children filled their baskets across the lawn.

Two Madisonville High School students will compete at the state University Interscholastic League Academic meet after a strong showing at the district level. Cross Examination Debate partners Andres Hinojosa and Kimber Cornelius punched their tickets to state.

Residents got a closer look at the city’s grant-funded $1.2 million street improvement project last month, but construction remains on hold as the city works to secure remaining easements. A portion of Madisonville property owners March 17 met with city staff, grant administrators and the project engineer eyeing work on Bailey, Casey, Arrow, Memorial (First) and Thompson streets.

HUNTSVILLE — A threealarm fire at Branded For Christ Church along Interstate 45 drew in responders from six departments across four counties Thursday. Multiple 911 calls came in around 3:40 a.m.

A young barrel racer leans into a turn during the Madison County Fair Association youth rodeo Saturday, March 21, at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Madisonville.