Wildcat Varsity Football Opens Practice Monday Afternoon
The Wildcats’ varsity football team opens practice for this season Monday afternoon (August 13) at the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the initial workout would get started at around 5 p.m. He said he was still pondering whether to have practice indoors or out. The Wildcats will be pointing toward their first and only scrimmage at home against Liberty-Eylau on August 23 at Gerald Prim Stadium....
Gilbert Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for Murder of Pryor
Monday at noon, 17-year old Gavin Heath Gilbert was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of 18-year old Tyrese Pryor. No fine was assessed. The range of punishment for first degree murder is 5 years to life. The Hopkins County Jury had found Gilbert guilty Friday morning of last week and heard closing arguments in the sentencing phase this Monday morning. Defense Attorney Frank Long argued age and an act of passion in the...
Commissioners Proclaim 2018 Sesquicentennial Year of Celebration Honoring Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Nix Burn Ban at This Time
WHEREAS, We, the people of Hopkins County, in the sight of our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrate and honor His people, the former and present members of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas for one hundred, fifty years of service to Him; and WHEREAS, In 1868 God gave a group of innovative trailblazers, a vision to help establish a permanent place of worship, which began in Old Tarrant, Texas and was named Old...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Disturbance is Wanted in Missouri
When Sulphur Springs Police responded to a civil matter at apartments on East Industrial, they found Coredo J Philips, 31, a resident at the apartments, was uncooperative. The civil matter had escalated to a disturbance when he assaulted another individual. However, that was just the beginning of his troubles. PHILLIPS,CORDERO JOHNATHON A strong odor of alcohol emitted and indicators of intoxication on alcohol were evident. Philips...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon After Ramming Auto
Police officers were downtown when Terence Ramon Beachem, 46, of Sulphur Springs intentionally rammed the vehicle driven by the son of his girlfriend. Beachem had made threats to assault his girlfriend and the son prior to the incident. Following the crash Beachem fled and seeing that he was pursued by police continued his flight on foot. The victim was in route to the Sulphur Springs Police Department when the incident occurred....
Lady Cat Volleyball Home Opener Tuesday; Lose in Final Game at Garland Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team made it all the way to the consolation final of the championship bracket Saturday in the Garland ISD Tournament. The Lady Cats took their last match all the way to the wire before losing to Forney, 2-1. Earlier Saturday, the Lady Cats got wins over Garland Naaman Forest and Garland Lakeview Centennial. After finishing in second place in their pool Friday, the Lady Cats opened play in the...
Monday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 86; Low: 74; Wind:South, southeast 5-10 mph
Free LEAP Academy Classes Offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs
Fall registration is open with Paris Junior College’s Adult Education Department for a series of free LEAP Academy classes in Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties. A LEAP Academy is for those who did not finish high school and need their GED or HiSET to advance their careers, want to learn English, or are interested in career pathways. The first session began on August 13 in Paris. The second session will begin on August 27 in...
Sunday Forecast
60%chance of showers and thunderstorms; High 86; Low: 73; Wind: South around 5 mph.
