PJC Working Through The Pathways Institute
One of thirty institutions in the country selected last year for the national Pathways Project to better guide academic and a career pathway, Paris Junior College is well along in the process. Recently staff and faculty attended the fourth of six institutes, this one focusing on student engagement in the classroom. Pathways provides support services and re-aligns curricula and instruction to help students master the knowledge and...
Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet March 25th, 2017
The Hopkins County Longbeards of the National Wild Turkey Federation are having their Hunting Heritage Banquet Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs VFW Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. There will be raffles, silent auctions, and live auctions for hunting equipment, art, and guns. Dinner will be catered by Bodacious.
Former Radio Manager/Talent Arrested Monday
Craig “Moose” Morgan was booked into Hopkins County Jail Monday afternoon, March 20, 2017 following a two week investigation that will be ongoing, according to local law enforcement. Morgan, former President and lead talent for The Way Radio Group and former Chief of the North Hopkins Fire Department, had been removed from management of the group by his partners and as chief by the Volunteer Fire Department. Morgan was best known as...
Meal A Day Menu for March 20th-24th
Meal A Day Menu March 20th – March 24th Monday King Ranch Chicken Corn Green Beans Tuesday Lasagna English Peas Garlic Toast Wednesday Cajun Turkey Breast Jambalaya Broccoli Thursday Chicken and Dumplings Crackers Tossed Salad Friday Sliced Ham Potato Salad Baked Beans...
Former Resident Injured in Dirt Bike Accident
Hunter Culpepper 21,of China Springs, TX, formerly of Sulphur Springs, was critically injured in a dirt bike collision Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017 when a deer ran out in front of him. He was careflighted to Baylor Scott and White- Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco with extensive head injuries. Hunter remains in intensive care. Hunter is the son of Jason Culpepper, of Sulphur Springs and Amy Lowery of China Springs, TX. He is the...
Man Wanted By ATF Found in Hopkins County
An Indiana man is in Hopkins County Jail following his arrest in the 1400 block of Industrial. Robert Leonard Ofcky, Jr, 57, was arrested after local law enforcement spotted a 2000 Gold colored Ford Ranger at the location. The license plate was covered with the state name not showing. Ofcky was wanted on three warrants including two issued by the ATF in Washington DC. He was wanted for Unlawful Making and Possessing an Explosive...
Deputies Sought Felon; Three Arrested for Organized Crime
March 20, 2017 – Three individuals were arrested in the 200 block of Houston Street Sunday morning at 8:39 a.m. when Hopkins County Deputies were searching for a wanted felon. When they arrived at the scene, deputies heard a possible verbal disturbance in the residence. They also found in plain view in the living area a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine and more controlled substance on a mirror in plain view...
Child Dies From Injuries; SSPD Investigating
Sulphur Springs Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle struck a child on property located on Church Street Sunday, March 19,2017, at 5:55 p.m. A six year old child, Tessa Nicole Skeen, was struck and killed when a vehicle was being moved on the property. Jason Ricketson, Patrol Captain for SSPD, said the accident investigation will continue today.
Lady Trojans Tie for First at State Powerlift Meet
When the Cumby Lady Trojans Powerlifting headed to Waco for the state meet on Saturday, March 18, They took four qualifiers to state. As a team the Lady Trojans tied for first place with Irion County. Irion was named first based on more first place lifts. The Lady Trojans earned second place as a team. Cheyenne Jones a junior in the 105 lb weight class earned her third state medal placing 2nd at the meet with her personal best total...
