Drug Possession, Tampering With Evidence Results in Felony Charges
Two area women were arrested by a Hopkins County Deputy Thursday around 11 p.m. Both are in Hopkins County Jail. Karen Deborah Adkins, 40, of Quitman was stopped by a Hopkins County deputy on Posey Ln at Wal Mart. There the officer located an item in the vehicle that field tested for methamphetamine. She admitted having meth and removed it from her person. The meth weighed 1.10 grams. She is on parole. She has been charged with...
Roy Petross
Funeral Services for Roy Petross set for Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Petross passed away on January 13, 2017 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs. He was born August 9, 1925 in Weatherford, Texas, the son of Calvin and Ruby (Stacy) Petross. He married Sammie Robnett on August 31, 1947 on the S.S. Regon. He was a retired dairy farmer and letter carrier for the United States Postal...
Meal A Day Menu For January 16th-20th
Meal A Day Menu January 16th – January 20th Monday Steak Fingers Mashed Potatoes /White Gravy Green Beans Roll Tuesday Sliced Ham King Hawaiian Dressing Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Wednesday Vegetable Lasagna Zucchini and Squash Garlic Toast Thursday Chicken and Dumplings Salad Crackers Friday Beef Fajitas Refried Beans Spanish Rice ...
Goals By Mario Villarino
Recently I visited two big properties related to agriculture with two different scopes and purposes. These two properties are long terms homesteads from long term residents of Hopkins County or their families. It is interesting to me that their family successors are now “coming back home” after several years of being passive or gone from their family business. They have in common a loving memory of their families’ hard work at the...
Miller Grove News January 13, 2017
This is the first news column that I have for 2017 and since the holidays there hasn’t been too much news to report in old MG. I’m hopeful that this will be a good year – so far, mine hasn’t been bad. MG School has a custodial position open if anyone would like to apply. If you have questions you can call 903-459-3288 or stop by the high school office for an application. Miller Grove’s annual Homecoming basketball game will be...
Lady Cats Win First Game in Tourney Play
The Lady Cats’ soccer team opened up defense of their 2016 title at a Paris tournament with a 2-0 win over Mabank Thursday. The Lady Cats scored twice in the first half to defeat Mabank. The Lady Cats improve to 2-1-1 for the season. Taylor Robinson was selected as the player of the game by Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon. The Lady Cats will play Bonham in the Paris tournament at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H! By Johanna Hicks
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H! Our staff recently had the privilege of meeting with a business owner to tell her about the 4-H program in Hopkins County. We always enjoy bragging on our 4-H kids! Four of our members made front page headlines in 2016 because of their accomplishments! Hopkins County has five 4-H clubs: Arbala Harvest, Dike, Infinity, Miller Grove, and Paws (a school-based club). We also have a Vet Science...
Friday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms–cloud to ground lightning, otherwise no severe weather expected: High: 62; Low: 53; Wind: North 5-10 mph
Joshua Keith Williams
Memorial services for Joshua Keith Williams, age 27, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for 3:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Darren Watson officiating. No visitation has been scheduled. Joshua Williams was born January 24, 1989, in Sulphur Springs, the son of James Samuel Williams and Michelle Leigh Watson Williams. He worked as a warehouse distributor. Mr. Williams passed away Wednesday,...
Saltillo Lions Drop Close Game; Lady Lions Win Big
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions played basketball Tuesday. The Lions dropped a close one at Wolfe City, 35-30. Wolfe City led by only two entering the fourth quarter but they hung on to win. The Lions are now 10-14 for the season. The Lions got points from eight different players. Matthew Gurley scored 6 points, Branson McGill 5, Trevor Moore and Lyle Bench 4 each, Walker McGill, Logan Camp and Michael Simmons had 3 points each...
