Evans Fulfills Boyhood Dream; Will Not Seek Re-election
Hopkins County Commissioner Precinct 4, Danny Evans announced Monday, April 17, 2017 that he will not seek re-election for a 5th term. Evans was sworn in as commissioner for the first time in January, 2003. His current term ends when a newly elected commissioner is sworn in January 1, 2019. His time as commissioner fulfilled a childhood dream. Most recently, Evans was the catalyst for conversation between Hopkins County Commissioners...
Berlyn Janzen
Services for Berlyn Janzen, of Quitman are pending with Tapp Funeral Home. She passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home in Quitman.
Monday Forecast
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 80; Low: 63; Wind: South, southwest 5-10mph
Sunday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 81; Low: 64: Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph
Marshall Come From Behind Win Stops Wildcats Win Streak
The Wildcats’ baseball team, ranked #13 in the state in Class 5A, jumped out to a 4-0 lead at Marshall Friday afternoon only to see the Mavericks rally and take a 5-4 win. The Wildcats slip to 8-1 in district play and into a first place tie in the loss column with Hallsville. The Wildcats are now 14-6-1 for the season. The loss ended a ten game winning streak for the Wildcats. The Wildcats scored two runs in the top of the first...
Joe Ziegler
Mr. Joe Ziegler, age 80 of Troup, passed away on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 in Troup. He was born on August 24th, 1936 in Hopkins County to the late Jacob Ziegler and Gladys Ziegler. He was preceded in death by parents; infant daughter, Patricia Renee Ziegler; brothers, Jerry Ziegler and J.L. Ziegler; and sister, Christine Broadstreet. Mr. Ziegler is survived by, wife, Juanita Narramore Ziegler of Troup; son, Darwin Duane and wife...
