Local Man Arrested for Fraudulent ID and Gregg County Warrants
When stopped for a traffic violation at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, the driver identified himself to the officer. However, the officer found in a records check that the name used was that of one who is deceased. After checking the man’s wallet, other identification was found and the driver was wanted on two warrants out of Gregg County. Kerry Olin Kirkpatrick, 55, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Fraudulent Use, Possession...
Lady Cats Softball Control Their District/Playoff Destiny
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said his team’s Tuesday (April 3) night home 10-4 loss to Hallsville was just one of those things that happens. After the game, Coach Carrillo told his team they still control their own destiny. He compared the loss to a road bump in a parking lot. Coach Carrillo said everything seemed to be out of sync Tuesday. He said his team did not play well. Coach Carrillo said even pitcher Bailey...
Chamber Connection
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m. SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school. Questions from the public are encouraged and must be submitted in advance to the Chamber of Commerce via email, fax, or mail. Questions must be received by...
Wildcat Benitez Qualifies for Regional Tennis Tourney
Wildcats’ boys singles player Alex Benitez has done something that hasn’t been done in Sulphur Springs in over a decade. Benitez has qualified to go to the Regional Tennis Tournament in two weeks. Benitez is assured of either a first or second place finish in boys’ singles at the district tournament after he made the final Wednesday. Benitez will play in the final match Thursday in Texarkana. Wildcats Tennis Coach...
Ronnie Dean Jones
Memorial service for Ronnie Dean Jones, age 57, of Emory, will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Todd Magahee will officiate. Mr. Jones passed away at his home on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born Sept. 11, 1960, in Dallas to James Norvell and Susette Martin Jones. Ronnie was a mechanic by trade, and owned his own shop for several years. Survivors include: Mother of his...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 21-27, 2018
Summary: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 4; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 6; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 1; Harassments: 4; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 3, Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 17; Horses Out: 0; Welfare Checks: 9; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 5; Disputes: 3; Arrest/Warrant Services: 4; Reckless...
Lady Lions Lose Close Game at Yantis
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ softball team lost a close game at Yantis on Tuesday (April 3). Trailing 4-0 going into the top of the sixth inning, the Lady Lions scored twice to cut the deficit in half. Unfortunately that was as close as they could come losing, 4-2. Chandler Bain pitched for the Lady Lions and she struck out ten Lady Owls. For the Lady Lions, Jordan Sustaire was 2 for 3 with two singles. Christi Gurley was 1 for 2...
District Game Day: Track, Tennis
District competition gets underway on this Tuesday (April 4) for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track athletes and for Wildcats’ tennis players. District track is taking place Wednesday and Thursday at Pine Tree while district tennis is going on in Wednesday and Thursday in Texarkana. Track athletes will be hoping for good enough performances to qualify for the Area tournament on April 19 again at Pine Tree. Wildcats Track Coach...
