Billie Johnson
Funeral service for Billie Johnson, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at City Cemetery with Marrow Johnson, David Normdeau, Dakota Patton, DeWayne Johnson and Marcus Gotcher serving as pallbearers. Ms. Johnson passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. Billie Ruth Johnson was born on May 24, 1964 in Terrell, Texas,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 11-17, 2017
October 11th Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 2:58 a.m. Derrikk Griffin, 22, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm....
Hopkins County EMS Named Lights of Life Campaign Honorees
Every year, the Lights of Life Campaign Committee selects an individual, couple, group or business that has shown exceptional service, commitment and passion for Hopkins County and specifically for their support of the hospital. That tradition continues with the 2017-2018 Campaign Honorees…Hopkins County EMS Since August of 1983 Hopkins County EMS has compassionately served the residents of Hopkins County and the surrounding...
Saltillo Man Arrested for Assault with Deadly Weapon
When Hopkins County deputies arrived at a residence on CR 3355 near Saltillo, they found William Alston Moore, 36, highly intoxicated. A series of events led to his arrest for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon-Family Violence-2nd Degree Felony. Moore had been involved in a disturbance with a friend and threatened to return with a gun. Moore’s wife attempted to stop him from returning to the scene of the disturbance due to him...
Resident on Plano Street Charged With 10 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, two weeks ago, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Sgt. Corley Weatherford received several complaints from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Weatherford, who heads up the local task force, began investigation that led to the arrest of River James Graham, 21, a resident on Plano Street in Sulphur Springs. Graham has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child...
Friday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 78; Low: 68; Wind: Southeast 5-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph
Halloween Party To Be Held At Senior Citizens Center
A Halloween party is being held for the Senior Citizens’ Center at noon on Tuesday, October 31st. The event is themed El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and is sponsored by Wesley House Assisted Living. Tacos will be served, as well as Tres Leches cake for dessert. Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for lunch! At Home Health Care is sponsoring a Costume Contest, and there will be prizes for the most...
Senior Citizens Chili Cook-Off Approaching
This year’s Chili Cook-Off will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 24th at the Senior Citizens Center. There will be 15 pots of chili for you to come and eat all you want, and five judges from all around the community whose job will be to judge all of the entries. Your only job will be to sample as much chili and crackers as you want. Drinks and dessert will also be served. All of this is FREE to you. Just come, eat, and enjoy!...
Chamber Connection October 19, 2017
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service will...
