Madison NewsLocal news for Madison, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Annual clean-up campaign off to good start- April 25, 2008 "We had a very good turnout and everything went very well. We're hoping that people over in Palestine will come out the same way this weekend" St. Francis County officials are hoping that week two of the second annual Keep St. via Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/madison-ar/2008/04/annual-clean-up-campaign-off-to-good-start?fr... Motorists urged to exercise caution on Hwy. 50- April 14, 2008 Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department officials are asking area motorists to steer clear of a portion of Highway 50, east of Madison, that is now covered by flood water from the St. via Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/madison-ar/2008/04/motorists-urged-to-exercise-caution-on-hwy-50... Ballots ready for May election- April 10, 2008 "We're okay on the election calendar, but if there is a runoff, it's going to be kind of difficult for me to meet some of those deadlines because we're supposed to have proofs to them for a runoff three days after the election" The paper ballots for the upcoming May preferential primary have arrived in St. Francis County. via Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/madison-ar/2008/04/ballots-ready-for-may-election?fromrss=1 Officials watching area rivers closely; more rain forecast- April 8, 2008 "We got a lot of water in here last week, I believe it was four to five inches in some areas, and all of that water ends up here with us." Officials in a pair of St. Francis County cities are keeping an eye out as water levels continue to rise on a pair of rivers. via Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/madison-ar/2008/04/officials-watching-area-rivers-closely-more-r... Arkansas food banks, pantries see rise in demand- April 2, 2008 "We know that gas is playing a huge role. People who were getting by before now, with gas over $3 a gallon, can't afford to get to work and pay for food at the same time" Arkansas food banks and pantries are seeing a rise in the number of people needing their help with the dramatic rise in the cost of fuel and food nationwide. via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/madison-ar/2008/04/arkansas-food-banks-pantries-see-rise-in-dema... |