SSHS Drama Department Presents The Three Musketeers
Every fall, the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre Department puts on a fund raising production. This fall they are presenting The Three Musketeers. The play premieres Thursday (November 8) at 7 p.m. It will also be staged Saturday (November 10) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (November 11) at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from any cast and crew member or at the door for $5 for students or $10 for adults. Any veteran can get in free on...
Significant Weather Advisory for Southwestern Hopkins County/Northern Rains County Until 12:45 p.m. Thursday
A significant weather advisory has been issued for Southwestern Hopkins and Northern Rains Counties until 12:45 p.m. At 12:21, Doppler Radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Tawakoni or 17 miles southeast of Greenville moving east at 45 mph. Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Commerce Man Arrested
With bloodshot eyes and nervous actions during a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Industrial Dr. Vincent Lee-Sheldon Jones, 30, of Commerce provided motivation for a Hopkins County Deputy to conduct an open air sniff of the Grand Marquis he was driving. Jones had refused consent to search the vehicle. Vincent Lee-Sheldon Jones When the K-9 gave a positive alert, a search of the vehicle found suspected narcotics. Jones is in...
Hazel L. Swann
Mrs. Hazel L. Swann, age 98 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on May 26th, 1920 in Wood County to the late James Pinson and Sara Bellomy Pinson. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of East Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy L. Swann; son, Bobby Swann, daughter, Sharlyn G. Smith and twelve brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son,...
SSISD Dismisses One Hour Early Friday, November 9th
Students and staff in Sulphur Springs Independent School District will be released one hour early Friday, November 9, 2018. Buses will run one hour ahead of their regular schedule.
Chamber Connection November 8, 2018
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2019 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an...
Thursday Forecast
60% chance of precipitation; High: 54; Low: 42; Wind: East, northeast 5-10 mph
H. A. Robertson
Funeral service for H.A. Robertson, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Spence Chapel with Rev. Bruce Welch and Rev. Tommy Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation will be held one hour prior the service. Mr. Robertson passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. H.A. was born on May...
Expert Witnesses Take Stand in Crum Murder Trial
by Kerry Craig Testimony in the Aaron Crum murder trial in Hopkins County’s 8th District Court continued Wednesday with Jessica Horton the sister of murder victim Joshua Paul Cowling on the witness stand. Horton was at the after hours party when her brother was killed and called 911 to report the shooting and told the court that Crum administered CPR to her brother. She said he also told her he was “in fear for my...
Wildcats Coach Owens Talks Falcons, Playoffs, and More
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens talked about the Wildcats, the North Forney Falcons, the playoff possibilities and more at his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning (November 7). Coach Owens said he has changed the practice routine for the Wildcats. They are now working at The Prim on Mondays without pads on. He said they install the game plan, review things and do special teams work. On Tuesday he said the Wildcats have a...
