Difficult Choice
The most difficult thing about cupcake snack day at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center is choosing the right icings and toppings. Above Alissa Wagner and Marcus Beumer stop at the snack table between classes and select their favorites, while PJC Student Activities Coordinator Leanna Swart puts icing on a few cupcakes.
Game Day: Wildcats at Greenville; Lady Cats’ in Warm Up for Playoffs
Friday night the Wildcats’ football team faces the Greenville Lions at T.A. Cotton Ford Stadium in Greenville in a huge game for the Wildcats due to playoff implications. The Wildcats are hoping to win Friday and then wrap up a playoff spot with a win over Hallsville at home next week. The Wildcats are 1-3 in district play and 2-6 overall. Greenville is 0-4 in district play and 1-7 for the season. The Lions are coached by Darren...
Wildcats’ Football Stats Prior to Greenville Game
Here are the latest Wildcats’ football stats entering the Greenville game Friday night. The Wildcats are 2-6 overall and 1-3 in district play. They are currently in sixth place in the district standings. For the season, the Wildcats are averaging 25.9 points a game and are giving up 36.9 points per game. In district games, the Wildcats are averaing 22 points a game and are giving up 29.8 points per game. The Wildcats offense is...
Early Voting Available This Weekend; First Week Numbers Consistent
Early voter turnout continues to be consistent with 761 votes cast Thursday for a total of 3,288 voters out of the approximately 22,000 registered Hopkins County voters having cast a ballot with one week remaining. The last day for the election officials to receive a ballot by mail or paper ballot is October 28th. This weekend, the early voting place will be open Saturday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday one may vote early from 1...
Halloween is Monday; Events Begin Friday
It’s a dentist’s dream and a parent’s nightmare… Halloween is Monday but candy will be the order of the day with various trunk or treat and other activities beginning Friday night. The City of Sulphur Springs has not set a specific day for trick or treat which, this year, is Monday. The city only coordinates a specific date when October 31, All Hallows’ Eve falls on a Sunday. Haunted House Downtown on Connally Street featuring Sulphur...
Carey “Hoot” Gibson
Graveside Services for Carey “Hoot” Gibson, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 1 p.m., at Restlawn Memorial Park with Judge Robert Newsom officiating and Tim Clark, James Shrode and Randy Myers serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Gibson passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn The North Hopkins Fall Carnival is being held at the school tonight, October 28th, from 6:00-8:00. Prior to and during the fun and games, the Beta Club will be serving burgers and pizza, beginning at 5:00. Congratulations to Kim Beck for winning the Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show for Photography in the Hopkins County Fall Festival! Wesley Weir, Maria Gonzalez, and Robert & Yvonne Weir went to Reunion Tower on...
Local Man Exercises First Amendment Downtown
The past few days, a man has been spotted in the downtown area sporting bright green and yellow signs. Mr. Charles Oxford is a resident of Hopkins County and has a passion for local, city politics. Mr. Oxford has been present at two of the Paris Junior College town hall style meetings regarding the proposal of the new college taxing district and brought a series of questions before Dr. Pamela Anglin, President of Paris Junior College....
Creative Art Contest Results And More By Johanna Hicks
Creative Arts Contest Results The 2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival has come and gone until next year, and we could not have asked for better weather! Sun shine and a gentle breeze greeted fair-goers. Two of the highlights each year are the Arts & Crafts Show (by the way, I purchased some absolutely fabulous items handcrafted items!), and the Creative Arts Contest. Hopkins County residents showcased their talents in the...
