Monday Forecast
90% chance of showers and thunderstorm, some severe until 1 p.m.; High: 70; Low: 48; Wind: west, southwest 5-10 mph. (See severe weather watch here.)
Hopkins County Under Tornado Watch Until 2 p.m. and Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 a.m. Monday
Hopkins County and much of North and Central Texas is under a tornado warning until 2 p.m and under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m. Monday morning. Some storms may be severe with damaging wind and large hail. An isolated tornado is also possible with the best chances south of I-20. These storms will move east of the region by midday.
Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill Closes Celebration Plaza Location
The sign is gone and the U-Haul trailer being loaded with liquor and other items from Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill, 113 Gilmer Street was the first indication many in Sulphur Springs were given that the restaurant was closing. An announcement on their Facebook page, just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, was another. In the announcement, they stated they were sad they had decided to close the Sulphur Springs location and invited patrons...
Hopkins County Officials Receive Oath January 1st
Newly elected and re-elected Hopkins County officials received the oath of office at 4 p.m. Sunday in the District Court Room of the County Courthouse. Among those receiving the oath of office: Newly elected Sheriff Lewis Tatum and County Commissioner, Precinct 1 Mickey Earl Barker. Returning elected officials include: Eighth District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt, , District Attorney Will Ramsey, County Attorney Dustanna Hyde Rabe,...
Sunday Forecast
Dense fog until mid-morning, then 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms with late tonight storms possibly severe-cloud to ground lightning, straight-line wind, and hail possible; High: 62; Low: 57; Wind: East, southeast 5-10 mph
Patrol Unit Camera Captures Intent to Impair Evidence
A SSPD patrol unit video camera captured Delandria Aeriel Pryor, 25, of Sulphur Springs, as she removed a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana and destroyed it to avoid prosecution. Residue of marijuana was also found in the patrol car seat where she was sitting. At book-in at Hopkins County jail, the remaining pieces of the bag still containing residue of marijuana was removed from her front pocket. Pryor was arrested in...
Arrested for Hunt County Warrants, Man Attempts to Consume Marijuana
Cedric Dewight Mosley, 35, of Sulphur Springs was observed driving a blue Cadillac Deville in the 200 block of League Street Friday around 4:40 p.m. Sulphur Springs Police knew that he was wanted on Hunt County warrants. Mosley was placed in an SSPD patrol unit and there consumed suspected marijuana to avoid prosecution. He had residue in his mouth when taken from the patrol unit. Marijuana residue was also found in the patrol unit...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested on Warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
December 31, 2016 – Friday at 12:40 p.m. in the 800 block of Ingram Street, Steven Dwayne Johnson, 50, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on a warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Felony 1. The child was under six years of age. Sulphur Springs Police located Johnson at his home and carried out the arrest without incident. Johnson is in Hopkins County jail held on a $200,000 bond.
Lady Cats Win Idabel Tourney; Resume District Play Tuesday at Marshall
As we get ready to ring in a new year, the Lady Cats’ basketball team will remember 2016 fondly. On the penultimate day of the old year, the Lady Cats captured their second tournament title of the season. The Lady Cats used their defense to defeat Canton, 50-29 in the title game of the Idabel, Oklahoma Warrior Winter Classic. The Lady Cats led all night long: 15-9 after the first quarter, 26-14 at halftime and 33-20 after three...
Saltillo Lady Lions Win 1 Lose 2 in Leonard Tourney
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team won one game and lost two in a Leonard tournament this week. Wednesday the Lady Lions lost to Whitewright, 41-7. Thursday the Lady Lions lost a tough one, 26-25 to North Lamar. It was a seesaw game. Saltillo led 9-4 after the first quarter. The Pantherettes grabbed the lead 15-9 at the half. The Lady Lions had a big third quarter and recaptured the lead after 3, 22-17. North Lamar ended...
