Elvis “E. J” Clark
Funeral service for Elvis Joe Clark, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Maynard officiating and Rev. Fred Lewis assisting. Interment with military honors will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Joe Bob Daniel, Michael Churchman, Chris Clark, Cephus Gregory, Abel Reyes, Dustin Churchman, Cason Churchman and Colton Clark serving as...
Moore’s Plea Garners Five Years in Prison
January 18, 2017 – Bradley Dale Moore pled guilty to Assault Family Violence with Previous Conviction Wednesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. He will serve five years in prison. He also pled true to a deadly weapon enhancement making him ineligible for parole until he has served at least 2.5 years day for day, according to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. The State charged the Defendant with assaulting...
Juanita Wheeler Ashmore Wallace
Funeral services for Juanita Wheeler Ashmore Wallace, age 84, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Libby and Gregg Blevins officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Gary George, Kyle Mathews, Layne Ashmore, Calan Ashmore, Terry Wheeler and Richard Taylor serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Ms....
Vaughn, Cody File for Re-election to SSISD Board
On the first day of filing for the Sulphur Springs School Board election set for May 6th, both incumbents arrived early to fill out applications to return to office. Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn will seek re-election to the board. Both are completing their first terms on the board. Mrs. Vaughn has served as board secretary and currently serves as vice-president of the board. She was elected to the Board in 2014. She was elected as...
Lady Cats Remain Undefeated in District Play With Tuesday Win
The Lady Cats’ basketball team scored more than 20 points in three of four quarters as they defeated Greenville, 75-33 Tuesday night at home. The Lady Cats scored 22 points in the first quarter and after a 12 point second quarter, the Lady Cats scored 21 points in the third quarter and another 20 points in the fourth quarter. The Lady Cats also limited the Lady Lions to less than 10 points in three of four quarters. The Lady...
Wildcats Bounce Back With Big Win at Greenville
The Wildcats’ basketball team bounced back from a Friday loss with a big district win at Greenville, 84-54 Tuesday night. The win improved the Wildcats to 4-1 in district play. They remain in second place all alone just one game behind Mt. Pleasant. The Wildcats are now 19-5 for the season. The Wildcats win was fueled by four players in double figures. Leading scorers were Victor Iwuakor and Keaston Willis with 18 points apiece....
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Defeat Miller Grove
Saltillo Lions 49, Miller Grove 39 The Saltillo Lions improved their district record to 2-0 with a 49-39 win over Miller Grove Tuesday at Saltillo. The Lions are now 12-14 for the season. Trevor Moore scored 20 points to lead Saltillo. Mathew Gurley added 11 points, Michael Simmons 6 points, Walker McGill 5 points, Clayton Wilson 4 points and Lyle Bench had 3 points. The Lions led 18-11 after one quarter and 28-23 at the half. The...
Wednesday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 55; Low: 47; Wind: East, northeast around 5 mph
Sulphur Springs Library Director’s Notebook
by Hope Cain Sulphur Springs Public Library 2017 SPRING CALENDAR is ready. We have three fantastic programs you do not want to miss; each program offers refreshments and an entry for tickets to Scarborough Fair Renaissance Festival, drawing held at the end of the last program: Couponing Class by Courtney from My Crazy Savings .com will be here Thursday February 9, 6-8pm with helpful resources on couponing and saving. Learn about...
Doris LaVerne Clark
Funeral services for Doris LaVerne Clark, age 80 of the Miller Grove Community will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. J. Duffy officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Johnson, Eugene Clark, Warren Clark, Joyce Bates, Scott Clark, R. Bradley Clark and Darriel...
