Marabeth Rollins Russell
Marabeth Rollins Russell, 84 of Winnsboro, TX a good and faithful servant went to be with her Lord on April 7, 2017. She leaves behind her husband of 62 years Ed Russell; her daughter Deborah Miller and husband Bill of Portsmouth, VA, son Ed Russell, Jr and wife Lori of Fairhope, AL, son John Russell of Carrollton, TX and daughter Carrie Russell of Morrilton, AR. Grandchildren Leanne Marshall (husband David), Molly Russell, Jake...
Grace Bohannon
Grace Bohannon, 99, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Grace was born in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, to Leora and Will E. Traughber. She was a retired high school teacher from Omaha School. Survivors include her daughter, Debra Bohannon of Sulphur Springs; her nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Lindblade, Jerry Lu Smartt, Jill Mulloy, Amanda Thomas, Melinda Calhoun and David Bohannon. Grace was preceded in death by her...
County Commissioners Hear Library Update
County Commissioners Hear Library Update Thirty-one percent of Hopkins County non-city residents hold a library card according to a report made by Hope Cain, Director of the Sulphur Springs Library. Cain thanked Hopkins County Commissioners Court for their contributions to enable the public library to service residents of Hopkins County. Mrs. Cain addressed the commissioners Monday morning during their regular session. She reports...
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs A high speed chase began in Cumby, traveled to the streets of Sulphur Springs and ended in Rains County with the arrest of David Jason Neagle, 45, of Emory. During the chase, Neagle was throwing items from the vehicle he was driving. It all began when the Cumby Police officer noted that the auto displayed no registration. The initial traffic stop was made at...
High Speed Leads to Drug Arrest
High Speed Leads to Drug Arrest Amanda Blake Dockery, 26. of Paris was stopped at Hillcrest at Houston at 1 a.m. for speeding. She appeared nervous and did not make eye contact with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy that made the stop. With consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine in the center console, a digital scale with crystal like residue , a plastic container with...
Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Bicycles, Prizes at Saturday’s Law Enforcement Event
A busy Saturday across the community included the annual Easter Egg Hunt and activities sponsored by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement. The event on the Walter Helm Memorial Grounds at the Hopkins County Civic Center include giving away 32 bicycles to children, safety finger printing of children by the Sulphur Springs Police Department, and viewing a medical helicopter.
Carrie Lou Elmore
Carrie Lou Elmore, age 75 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on December 25th, 1941, in Prescott, Ark, to the late Owen I.P. Harris and Lillian Lucille Delaney Harris. She was a retired keypunch operator for over forty years and was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ. Mrs. Elmore was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Alvis Harris and Lavonne Harris; sisters, Joyce Welch, Polly...
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County Hopkins County Commissioners Court proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” during their regular session Monday morning at the courthouse. They recognized members of CASA, Child Protective Services, the local Judicial System, and law enforcement for their continued efforts. Each agency strives to protect children from abuse and works in assisting...
Monday Forecast
Monday Forecast 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 76; Low: 60; Wind: South 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph
James Frank Burns, Sr.
Mr. James Frank Burns, Sr., age 76, of Emory, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, in Emory, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. Memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. James was born in Rains County on Feb. 23, 1940, the son of E.D. and Edith Orear Burns. Mr. Burns was a farmer. He lived in and around Rains County all of his life. He loved all his children and...
