Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northeast and North Central Texas until 1 p.m. April 26. This does include Hopkins County. The watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms. At this time, radar indicates thunderstorms in the Dallas metroplex as far east as Mesquite and Garland and moving into Rockwall County. The thunderstorms are moving east, northeast. KSST will continue to monitor the radar and...
Winnsboro Police Report April 17-23, 2017
Five arrests, one accident investigated 140 calls for service, 39 citations issued and 27 warnings written occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department during the April 17-23, 2017 report period. Ashley Latson, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th on a Franklin County warrant. James Kidd, 35, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th for Public Intoxication. Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th for Criminal...
Wednesday Forecast
70% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 72, falling to 62 by 5 p.m.; Low: 46; Wind: South becoming west, northwest during the day, 15-20 mph, gusting to 30 mph
First Day of Spring Football “a Very Good Day”
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens called Monday’s first day of spring football a very good day. He said he was excited by the retention level by players on both sides of the ball. Coach Owens said the athletes practiced with enthusiasm and energy. He said the players concentrated on fundamentals during this class period Monday. That allowed for inside huddle work and team sessions after school. Coach Owens said the kids were...
Game Day: Wildcat Baseball Bids Farewell to Eagle Stadium Play Tuesday Night
Perhaps all that is missing is a three ring circus. The Wildcats’ baseball team plays Greenville at 7 p.m. on this Tuesday game night and it’s senior night as well as an evening to bid a fond farewell to historic Eagle Stadium. There will also be an important game to play for the Wildcats. The Wildcats are 9-1 in district play and they have a one game lead over Hallsville with two district games to play. The Wildcats end...
Twelve Candidates Run For Mt Vernon School Board
There are officially twelve candidates for the Mt Vernon School Board election. The twelve candidates are after three seats on the board, all looking to create an atmosphere of change within the Mt Vernon school community. Candidates on the May 6th ballot will be Mellisa Dunavant, Brook Bussell, Josh Jordan, Sal LeBlanc, Colin Clasby, Jeremey Monroe, Claudio Telles, Bill Travis, Lyle Swatsell, Steve Asay, Marie Latortue, and Allison...
Blue Blazes Spring Show “I’ve Got the Music in Me”
The theme for this year’s spring show, presented by the SSHS Blue Blazes Drill Team, is “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” It will take place this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. each night in the high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale early from Blue Blazes’ members and at the high school office. Tickets will also be available at the door. Blue Blazes Director Christie McCullough, in her eleventh year, said this...
Missing Arkansas Child Found in Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff, Ricky Jones, reported he and his deputies assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the recovery of a missing child from Searcy County, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 19th. According to Sheriff Jones, the FBI had received a tip of the possible location of a Missing Child just north of the Winnsboro city limits in Franklin County, TX. Upon receiving the tip, FBI Agents and Deputies from Franklin...
Regents Approve Higher Background Check Fee; Lower Meal Rates
Students who live in Paris Junior College residence halls should have an added measure of protection next year, as well as improved food services at lower costs thanks to actions taken by the Board of Regents Monday evening. Regents voted to increase a fee to $35 for a comprehensive background check of residence hall applicants. The current $25 check only included the state of Texas. The new fee will include Texas counties and other...
