Wildcats 5-0 in District with Win at Greenville
The Wildcats’ baseball team exploded for 8 runs in the top of the fifth inning on their way to a 14-2 win over Greenville Friday night on the road. The game was called after five inning due to the ten run rule. Ryan Humphries had a big night at the plate going 2 for 3 with a triple, 3 runs scored and an RBI. Michael Arnold was 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s. Kaden Argenbright was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 3...
Lady Cats Defeat Greenville 15-5
The Lady Cats’ softball team brought their hitting shoes to Lady Cat Park as they hammered out 20 hits and scored 15 runs to defeat Greenville, 15-5 Friday night. The game was called with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning due to the ten run rule. The Lady Cats actually had to play catch up to win. Greenville scored three runs in the top of the first as they hit six straight singles. The Lady Cats answered with six runs...
Lady Lions Lose Slugfest to Sulphur Bluff
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears won a slugfest over the Saltillo Lady Lions, 20-12 Friday. Both teams scored runs in every inning but two in the seven inning game. The Lady Lions had lots of standouts on offense. Melissa Groenewold had four hits including a triple and a home run. Kasey Sanders had two singles and a double. Madison Simmons had a single and a double. Christie Gurley and Melissa Tawil hit three singles apiece. Jordan...
Scudder Opposes Hall’s Support of School Vouchers
District 2, Texas Senate Candidate, Kendall Scudder, vehemently disagrees with his opponents vote to support school vouchers. “Bob Hall’s support of school vouchers is a clear attempt to defund our public schools and dismantle them brick by brick,“ Scudder said. “Our public schools are desperately underfunded because of politicians like Bob Hall.” School administrators, teachers, parents, disability advocates, religious leaders, and...
Saturday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. increasing to 80% tonight; High 83; Low: 61; Wind: East 5-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph
Francis Wynell Hall
Francis Wynell Hall, age 78, of Marshall, formerly of Emory, passed away Thursday morning at Heritage House, in Marshall. She was born in Emory, August 30, 1938, to Barney and Addie Blanche Tuttle Hall. She graduated high school in Emory, where she remained a long time resident. In later years, she moved to the Waskom area. Survivors include: Daughter: Kim Turner (Tyronne Hill) of Brandford, FL, formerly of Emory and...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Track Results
Wildcats Track Left with lemons, Sulphur Springs’ track coaches did the best they could to make lemonade. After Mt. Pleasant’s Friday meet was canceled earlier this week due to their tragic bus accident, the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track coaches were able to put together a dual meet at Paris. Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said his team was able to get another good workout in at the informal meet. The glorified...
Game Day: Wildcat Baseball, Lady Cat Softball
There is Wildcats’ baseball and Lady Cats’ softball on this Friday game day. The Wildcats travel to Greenville while the Lady Cats will host Greenville at home at Lady Cat Park. The Wildcats have opened district play with 4 straight wins. Greenville has yet to win a district game. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack does not want this to be a trap game for his team. He has painful memories of a loss in Greenville and...
Atmos Plans Controlled Release of Natural Gas Near Brashear
Atmos Energy is doing routine maintenance work on the company’s pipeline in Hopkins County beginning Monday, April 3. We wanted you to know in case you get calls or inquiries from the general public. There will be a controlled release of natural gas near Brashear. Atmos is notifying residents directly in the general area where the work is being performed. In addition, city officials in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County officials and 1st...
Larry Powell
Larry Powell, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 in Royce City. He was born on May 21st, 1946 in Dallas to Floyd Powell and Montez Wilcox Powell. He was a member of Winnsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Powell. He is survived by his mother Montez Temple of Winnsboro and sister, Susan White of Forney. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April...
