PJC Offers Two Basketball Camps in June
Paris Junior College will offer two basketball camps during early June in the PJC Hunt Athletic Center. Links to flyers for both camps may be found at http://www.parisjc.edu/athletics, under either the Women’s Basketball or Men’s Basketball section. The PJC Lady Dragons basketball camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon starting Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 9 for girls of all skill levels who are entering third to eighth grade....
Thursday Forecast
High: 86; Low: 72; Wind: South 5-10 mph increasing to 15-20 mph in afternoon and evening with gusts to 30 mph
Corner Grub House Ribbon Cutting
Corner Grub House held their Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM. The downtown restaurant is located on the corner of Gilmer and Connally Street. Mike and Amanda Story own the new restaurant, their daughter Kaley was present to represent their family. The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Buried Bone Fulfills Reds, Whites, and Brews Donation Promises
Buried Bone Foundation presented two checks Wednesday at noon as they distributed the proceeds from Reds, Whites, and Brews, an event held on Main Street and Celebration Plaza earlier this month. The Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter and Hearts of Life Animal Rescue each received $3,500 as a result of event. Another $3,000 placed in escrow with the City of Sulphur Springs as seed money for next year’s event. Art Foster, Jr. and Matt Dunn...
Inmate Trustee Farm Produce Stand
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has began selling produce from the Trustee Farm. During a Saturday night interview, Sheriff Lewis Tatum explained that they will be selling any excess squash, zucchini, okra, and tomatoes that they grow for that week. In addition to a stand at Celebration Market, the Sheriff’s Office has constructed a produce stand across from the Hopkins County Jail. A box with prices will be left to...
Cheryl Lindley
Cheryl Lindley, age 57, of Winnsboro, joined her loving mother in heaven May 17, 2017. Born in Houston, TX. on June 3, 1959, Cheryl made a home in Winnsboro where she met her husband of 39 years, Lamberto Lindley. She was a dedicated employee at AirBorn where she stole the hearts of many friends. Cheryl was a devoted wife and mother who never met a stranger. We will all remember Cheryl for her passion and dedication to her family,...
Shirlene Kennimer Crum
Celebration of life for Shirlene Kennimer Crum, age 77, of Yantis, TX will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Arbala Community Center, Arbala, TX. There will be no visitation. Shirlene passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Carriage House Manor, Sulphur Springs. Shirlene was born on October 22, 1939 in Birthright, Texas, the daughter of Roy Lee and Myrtle Permelia (Brown) Kennimer. She married David Albert Crum, Sr....
Three Teacher Retirement Bills Passed by Texas Legislature
AUSTIN- Late Tuesday evening the Chairman of the House Pensions Committee Dan Flynn (R-Van) passed three bills in succession that address the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). All three bills provide necessary updates and revisions to TRS codes, administration, and regulations. “The teachers of Texas provide one of the most vital services to this state in educating our children. They work long hours and invest so much of their...
Man Wanted for Murder in Dallas County Apprehended Locally
A man wanted for murder in Dallas County was apprehended on westbound I-30 at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. Stopped by a Hopkins County interdiction officer, a records check showed Jerryll Dewayne Smalley, 39, of Dallas wanted for the May 10th incident. Smalley is in Hopkins County jail being held on a $250,000 bond.
