Dr. Balkcom: Serving Hopkins County Has Been An Honor
When honored Monday morning for decades of service as Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, Dr. Ichabod L. Balkcom IV said a heartfelt thank you, and noted simply that it has been his honor to serve. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom noted that Monday, March 28, 2022 was a “very special day for me and the Commissioners Court, really Hopkins County” because it was a time to honor Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV. Hopkins County...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue in Need of Donations
According to the Hearts of Life Animal Rescue non-profit organization in Hopkins County, there is now a need to ask for donations from the public. Monetary donations will be used for the animals currently under care of the local rescue group as well as future animals they will take in. President Deborah Balkcom stated, “because we are not going to be able to hold our usual annual fundraiser due to risks associated with the...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Shelter Presents Trixie for Adoption
Trixie and her twin sister Dixie are available for adoption at Heart of Life Animal Rescue Shelter. Trixie and Deborah Balkcom stopped by KSST Wednesday as she seeks a...
Donate Now to Hearts of Life Animal Shelter
Hearts of Life Animal Shelter is building additional space for dogs in their care. The new concrete floor and covered space will place under roof 20 additional 10 X 6 kennels for the dogs. KSST Radio presented the need for additional kennels during the local news cast Wednesday. Kennels are $100 each. Donations may be made at [email protected] or by calling KSST at 903-885-3111. During the news cast, donations were made to the...
Hearts of Life Presents Chester the Cat for Adoption
Deborah Balkcom, a volunteer with Hearts of Life Animal Rescue, brought an adoptable pet to KSST Wednesday afternoon. Something was different this week however, as this week’s adoptable dog of the week turned out to be a cat. To adopt Chester the Cat, call Hearts of Life Animal Rescue at 903 439-5019. Hearts of Life will have adoptable pets at PetSense on South Broadwway,...
Hearts of Life Presents Brent for Adoption
This week’s adoptable pet of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Brent, a three-year old black lab mix. Hearts of Life Volunteer Deborah Balkcom says Brent is a nice, happy dog who loves people. The adoption fee is $90 and will include the cost of neutering. Brent just recently received a rabies shot. Brent has just about spent his entire life at the shelter. To adopt Brent, call 903...
Hearts of Life Adoptable Dog–Kerry
This week’s adoptable dog of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is one of two almost identical brothers. Hearts of Life Volunteer Deborah Balkcom introduces us to Kerry not to be confused with...
Hearts of Life Facility Under Construction
The Hearts of Life Foundation, an animal rescue and adoption center, is undergoing construction to extend their facilities. Improvements include new drainage to divert flood water, as well as a new enclosed shelter for the animals. “Whenever we got rain, the water would actually pool at our present barn where we have the dogs housed,” Deborah Balkcom of Hearts of Life said. The improved drainage has already been finished,...
Hearts of Life Offers Pets For Adoption
Deborah Balkcom is a volunteer with Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. In an attempt to let people know about her group and what they do for stray animals, Ms. Balkcom visited KSST Wednesday with two wonderful puppies that are available for adoption now. Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is the only no-kill shelter in Hopkins County, according to Balkcom. She said there is a real problem with stray animals in the county. Strays on the side of...
De Hungerford
Funeral service for De Hungerford, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs with Rev. Paul Bailey and Rev. Boyd Sawyer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ichabod “Quint” Balkcom V, Daniel Balkcom, Scott Barnett, Tee Green, Dr. Chris Burling, and Kevin Dixon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
