Christian Values, Spirit-Filled Living, Social Justice Emphasized in MLK Awards Ceremony
A praise dance presented by Zhakari Jackson and Spirit-filled music presented by the choir filled the emotional and spiritual cup of those attending the 26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Monday night. The event saw over 100 individuals honored for their contributions and commitment to the life of Hopkins County. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A & M...
Patricia Diane Beam
Patricia Diane Beam of Sulphur Springs passed away Monday January 16, 2017 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. She was born November 18, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to James Isaac Beam. She was a former PBX Operator. Patricia believed in the power of laughter and spreading joy through humor. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Mrs. Beam is survived by her husband; daughters Tammy...
Lola Cowling
Funeral service for “Mama” Lola Cowling, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Pastor Lee Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas with Joshua Bain, Jeremy Thompson, Kevin Davis and Bobby Clark serving as pallbearers. Daniel Davis, Seth Bain and Brent Bain serving as honorary pallbearers. ...
Tuesday Forecast
40% increasing to 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High 56; Low 46; Wind: North 5-10 mph
Lady Cats Win Paris Tournament; Wildcats Finish Second in Rockwall Tourney
Lady Cats Soccer Defends Paris Tournament Title The Lady Cats’ soccer team successfully defended their title at a Paris tournament this past weekend. The Lady Cats won all four games they played including a 3-1 win over Paris in the title game Saturday. The Lady Cats also topped Mabank, 2-0, Bonham, 6-0 and Athens, 2-0. The Lady Cats are now 5-1-1 for the season and they have won five straight matches. Lady Cats Soccer Coach...
PJC Returning Students
Clay Bearden, left, and Baile Gammill of Sulphur Springs get their paperwork completed to begin the spring semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. The two North Hopkins High School graduates are returning students working on their Associate Degrees. Late registration continues through Jan. 18.
Jury Panel Cancelled
Jury panel summoned to appear Tuesday, January 17th at 9 a.m. in 62 District Court has been cancelled according to the District Clerk’s office.
Doris Herman
Funeral services for Doris S. Herman, 90, of the Nelta community will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, in West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Paul Bailey and the Reverend John Ginn officiating. Burial will follow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Garrett Glass, Mike Baker, Fred Fielden, Benny Deaton, Erick Coffman, and Mark Lacek serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Fielden, Albert Clark, Gary...
Museum Presents First-Time Author
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is pleased to present first-time author Kathleen Hooten for a presentation of The Adventures of Cabo the Goat. Not only will the presentation include Kathleen’s appearance, but it will also include an introduction and appearance of Cabo. We are told that Cabo is very well-mannered and loves the attention of kids. Kathleen and Cabo will appear at the Children’s Museum on Saturday,...
