Tag Archive for: Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon

Madison County Parks and Recreation sees increase in facility usage, youth sports enrollment

At the Madison County Commission’s April 9 meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Yates presented a report highlighting the expansion and growing popularity of rural recreation programs—and made a case for hiring an additional staff member to sustain that growth. Thanks to increased funding in 2024 and 2025, the department now employs two recreation coordinators […]

Madison County Commission discusses raises for local elected officials

At last week’s Madison County Commission meeting, area commissioners discussed potential raises for local elected officials.  The discussion began with item nine on the meeting agenda: “Resolution regarding Madison County Sheriff’s Compensation.” Madison County Attorney Jeff Rich described the resolution. “This resolution is before you for consideration with regard to requesting the legislature to approve […]

Workforce development goals set to expand with strategic partnership between local schools, Madison County

Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools (HCS) have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a notable step towards this shared goal, Madison County has donated a dump truck to facilitate Drake State’s free CDL classes. HCS will provide space for the […]