Tanker Fire Diverts Traffic in Delta County
Sparks from the rim of a wheel caused a tanker filled with unleaded gas to catch fire on State Highway 24 in Delta County. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday near the Highway 24/Highway 154 intersection causing traffic to be diverted from the area. Kerry Bell of Winnsboro, driver of the vehicle, was uninjured when a tire blew and the rim created sparks causing the fire. A truck from L3 of Greenville sprayed foam on the...
Marketta Marshall Maloy
Marketta Marshall Maloy of Brashear, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at her residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Emory City Cemetery with Dennis Maloy officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at Wilson-Orowsky Funeral Home in Emory. Marketta was born April 2, 1936 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Virgil and Pernica Ramsay Marshall.
Hearts of Life Presents Rowdy for Adoption
Rowdy is still searching for his forever home! Rowdy is 2 years old. He is medium to large in size. Rowdy is still in his “puppy” years and full of energy but he is also incredibly smart and willing to learn! His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email...
Chamber Connection June 14, 2018
We had such a wonderful time at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off! I would like to extend an extra special thank you to our sponsors for Ice Cream. We wouldn’t be able to host this traditional event without YOU! TRIPLE DIP Sponsors: Sulphur Springs Dodge, Fire in Texas, Alliance Bank/Alliance Financial/Galyean Insurance, Martin Marietta Ready Mix Concrete. DOUBLE DIP Sponsors: Phinesse’ Farm...
Thursday Forecast
20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms; High:97 with heat index as high as 101; Low: 75; Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph
Avoid State Highway 24 in Delta County Wednesday Afternoon
Those traveling in Delta County on State Highway 24 are asked to avoid this area, according to our friends at the Cooper Review.
Lori Howard
Funeral service for Lori Howard, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Edgar Clements officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Richard Allen, Michael Brown, Bubba Elder, Michael Story, Zachary Teel and Dustin Burns serving as pallbearers and Colton Wheeler, Devon Martinez, Kevin Patterson and Dewane Baker serving as honorary...
School Board Notes Campus Improvements, Summer Activities, Action Items During June Meeting
New signs are being erected at Primary Schools and Douglass ECLC has a new sign with the correct spelling of the name of the school—Douglass. This information and more was presented to the Sulphur Springs School Board Tuesday night during their June session. Along with the signs, other physical changes are being made to buildings in the district as well. At Lamar Primary School, additional parking area is being constructed along...
Personnel Changes at SSISD Approved in June Board Meeting
Tuesday evening during the SSISD Board meeting, a number of personnel changes were noted. Among the resignations was Wildcat Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron. Abron’s replacement in the slot, Alexander Guerra, was hired. Nicolus Wiggins, Head Boys Soccer Coach and Science Teacher, also resigned. Other resignations, new personnel, and personnel changes are noted below. Summer Contract- due to mid-term hire date Kaley...
