April is National Distracted Driving Month
AUSTIN – April is National Distracted Driving Month and with nearly 1 in 5 crashes in Texas involving distracted driving – a ratio that has not changed in the past three years – the Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that their undivided attention to the road could save a life. “It’s extremely concerning that drivers still choose to give their attention to things other than the road when they’re behind the wheel,” said...
Rev. Ray Edward Trimble
Funeral services for Reverend Ray Edward Trimble age 67 of Lancaster, husband of Linda Thomas, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday April 7 at 11 am in the Macedonia Baptist Church of Dallas with Pastor Jerry Vaughan. Reverend Trimble passed away March 31, 2018 in Methodist Hospital of Dallas. Evergreen Funeral Home of Dallas is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Gene Deaton
Graveside services for Harold Gene Deaton, age 84, of Dike, Texas will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 6, 2018 with Mike Eason officiating and Jonah Massey, Jonas Helm, Trent Miller, Chad Jones, Ryan Glenn and David Rogers serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Bob Cody, Kenny Crowson, Joe Elmore, Allen Elmore, Ronny Glossup, Wayne Parker and Claude Davison. Visitation...
Miles Sentenced In Two Separate Indictments of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Case
In a sentencing hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Casey Gween Miles was sentenced to two (2) 25 year sentences to run concurrent and will have to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. Miles will have to serve 12.5 years before being eligible for parole due to these aggravated offenses. According to Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris, Miles, 23, of Sulphur Springs, pled guilty to...
Suspicious Activity Leads to Arrest of County Resident
A Hopkins County Deputy responding to a person acting suspiciously on County Road 4649 where contact was made with Matthew Scott Munden, 30, of Sulphur Springs. When the deputy noted an open container in the center console, Munden said he knew better and that he did not have his driver’s license with him. That was just the beginning. Munden was asked to pour out the alcoholic beverage and when he opened the door to do so, the deputy...
Local Man Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child, a Felony 1
Quentin Michion Lipscomb, 49, Sulphur Springs was arrested on a warrant for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children, a Felony 1, at his apartment on Church Street Tuesday evening at 9:28 p.m. Sulphur Springs Police were contacted March 30th regarding the continuous sexual abuse. The victim was interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center in Winnsboro and a probable cause finding led to an arrest warrant issued by Justice of the...
Arrest of Local Man Solves Multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles
An arrest Tuesday afternoon around 5:43 p.m. cleared a number of burglaries of motor vehicles in the Helm Lane Addition according to the Special Crimes Unit. The burglaries occurred during the month of March. Due to the number and frequency, the Special Crimes Unit was asked to assist Sulphur Springs patrol in the investigation. Jeremy Randall Hill, 27, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on Bill Bradford Road for a Parole Violation but...
Wildcat Tennis District Tournament Wednesday and Thursday
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez scheduled seven tournaments to get his team ready for the district tournament that takes place Wednesday and Thursday in Texarkana. Several weeks ago, Coach Martinez had to make an adjustment when a member of his top boys doubles team, Jonah Kirkpatrick, suffered an injury. His doubles partner, Alex Benitez, has been focusing on singles matches during the past few tournaments and he has had some...
Panthers Shutout Lions
Two North Hopkins’ pitchers threw a shutout against Saltillo in the Panthers’ 18-0 victory in Saltillo Tuesday. Caleb Wyatt and Colby Cameron pitched for North Hopkins. Wyatt, the winning pitcher, went three innings and allowed only two hits. He struck out seven. Cameron pitched the final two innings allowing no hits while striking out four. Matthew Gurley took the loss for Saltillo. Michael Simmons also pitched for the...
Lady Cats Seven Straight Wins Until Hallsville Loss
After seven straight wins to begin district play this season, the Lady Cats’ softball team experienced the agony of defeat in a big way as Hallsville overwhelmed the Lady Cats, 10-4 at Lady Cat Park on a windy, blustery Tuesday (April 3) night. The loss cut the Lady Cats lead in half in the district standings, from a two game lead to a one game lead. The Lady Bobcats scored three first inning runs and exploded for five more runs...
