Video Presentation: Annual SSHS Honor Student Breakfast May 18, 2017
Twenty-eight Honor Students, members of the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2017, along with their families and favorite teachers were guests at Thursday mornings annual Honor Student Breakfast in the Hopkins County Civic Center. Principal Derek Driver introduced Superintendent Michael Lamb who recognized special guests present. Leesa Toliver, President of the SSSD Board of Trustees introduced board members present. Students were...
Stolen Firearm, False ID, Arrested
Hopkins County Interdiction officer Harry Washington and Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford made contact with Kalvin Jerome Davis, 29, of Killeen Wednesday. Davis was wanted for possession of marijuana in Killeen but had in his possession a stolen firearm which he tried to hide from the officers. He had also tried to hide his identity with false identifying information. Davis attempted to hide the stolen firearm in the back of...
Disturbance at Local Hospital Leads to Arrest
A disturbance at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs led to the arrest of two individuals for possession of suspected methamphetamine. During the investigation of the disturbance, Marsha Deeann McRight, 38, of Lone Oak retrieved a backpack from a Hyundai Elantra. With consent to search, the investigating officer found a loaded syringe along with suspected methamphetamine and numerous syringes in the bag. McRight and...
Fourth Suspect in Church Burglary Arrested
Hopkins County Investigator Wade Sheets said the arrest of Dayton Wallace Hargett, 29, of Hughes Springs finalizes the arrests for the burglary of Weaver Baptist Church and a residence on CR 3600. Three individuals were arrested and Hargett fled the scene of the arrest. The group had pushed open a set of double doors to gain access to the church according to the findings of Hopkins County Deputies Kelly Wiser and Todd Evans, who...
Deputy Evans Honored in Thursday Ceremony
Cpl. Todd Evans, a 19 year veteran deputy of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was honored by Sheriff Lewis Tatum and fellow officers Thursday morning in a ceremony at the County Jail/Sheriff’s office. Evans, a Master Peace Officer who has completed in excess of 1900 hours of continuing education hours, is a field training officer and has previously been awarded Officer of the Year. He was honored Thursday for his work ethic and...
Chamber Connection May 18, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious...
Davis Announces Intent to Seek Republican Nomination for County Treasurer; Will Remain as Veterans Service Officer If Elected
Danny Davis has announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for the office of Hopkins County Treasurer. Davis is currently the Veterans Service Officer for Hopkins County. When asked about his plans as the Veterans Service Officer, if elected as County Treasurer, he said, “I will remain the Veteran Service Officer for Hopkins County. I will work smarter and harder…flexibility is the key. By combining my office with that of...
Thursday Forecast
20% Chance of showers and thunderstorms today, 40% tonight; High: 86; Low: 71; Wind: South, southeast 10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph
Senate Religious Liberty Bill Passes House Committee; Flynn a Sponsor in House
Senate Bill 522 (authored by Senators Birdwell and Perry) passed in the House Committee on State Affairs yesterday. I am proud to sponsor this bill in the House as it promotes religious liberty by allowing county clerks to refuse issuance of a marriage license if their religious beliefs would be compromised. This bill has been a top priority of mine this session, as religious freedom is one of the most fundamental rights for the...
