Wildcat, Lady Cat Golf Continue Tournament Play
Chris Owens on Wildcats Golf Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens got what he’s been waiting for at just the right time Monday (March 26) as his Wildcats’ golf team played their best so far this season with their district tournament coming up next week. The Wildcats shot 310 and finished third at the All Saints Invitational at Cascades Golf Course in Tyler Monday. Coach Owens said the golf course was nice and he added there...
Game Day: Wildcats at Mt Pleasant…Maybe
At last report, the game is still on in Mount Pleasant between the Wildcats’ baseball team and the Tigers on this Tuesday (March 27) game day. Plans still call for a JV contest at 4 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. There is a fairly good chance of rain for Mount Pleasant this evening. An opportunity to play the game Monday night was not taken. The Mount Pleasant coach reportedly wished to keep the game on Tuesday...
John Noe, Sr.
John Noe Sr., age 82 of Quitman, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Quitman,TX. He was born on July 1st, 1935 in Wood County to Hugh Noe and Palma (King) Noe. On February 15, 1963 John married Wanda Cower. He was a retired Non-Commissioned Officer of the Texas National Guard’s 49th Armored Division, and worked with Wood County, Texas Precinct 4 maintenance for many years until his recent retirement from that organization. John...
Tony Wayne Brown
Tony Wayne Brown, age 62 of Pickton, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on December 9th, 1955 in Pittsburg to Elmer Ottis Brown and Bobbie Nell (Attaway) Brown. Tony was a Meter Tester/Field Security officer serving the Wood County Electric Cooperative. He enjoyed his Church home, Spur On Ministries in Mineola, as well as serving as a Wood County Reserve Deputy and member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Posse....
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop Conducts Advisory Meeting with Area Industry
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop was the site of an advisory committee meeting held recently to share with local and area industry what is going on and what is being taught in welding technology. Matt Siddens, the coordinator of the PJC Welding Program, said the purpose of meeting with industry representatives is to let them know what we are teaching, as well as gather their input on whether it is sufficient and if there is...
Local Woman Arrested for Burglaries in Lamar, Delta Counties; Stolen Property, Meth Found at Time of Arrest
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley. Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568...
Tuesday Forecast
90% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 74; Low 57; Wind: South 10-20, gusting to 30 mph becoming north, northeast around 5 mph Tuesday night. Flash Flood Watch in effect 7 a.m. today until 7 p.m. Wednesday
March Republican Meeting Hosts Run-off, City Council Candidates
Monday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the county Republican Party hosted candidates for the May Run-off Elections for County Treasurer and for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Prior to statements made by each candidate and a question and answer session, non-partisan candidates for Sulphur Springs City Council spoke to the gathering for three to five minutes each in a “get acquainted” time. City Council...
Lady Cats 6-0 in District After 5-1 Win At Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ softball team wrapped up the first half of district play with a perfect 6-0 matk after a 5-1 win at Mount Pleasant Monday night. Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty threw a masterful three hitter and allowed only an unearned run over seven innings. She ended the game by retiring twelve straight Lady Tigers’ hitters after a lead off single in the fourth inning. The Lady Cats gave Haggerty all the runs she would...
