Allen G. “Jerry” Moore
Graveside service for Allen G. “Jerry” Moore, age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs with Rev. C. J. Duffy officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Allen passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Tyler at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital. Allen was born on September 20, 1948 in DeKalb,...
Cumby Woman Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Crystal Amber Howse, 34, of Cumby was arrested following a disturbance with a live in boyfriend. Howse pulled a knife during an assault and pointed a weapon toward the boyfriend. Other family members were present. The knife was found on the front porch. Howse is in Hopkins County Jail awaiting a magistrates hearing. She is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the school cafeteria. Approximately 50 former students and guests attended the event. The group played a few games of Bingo, before enjoying a delicious barbecue dinner, catered by Andy and Mary Lou Wright. Following the meal, the Tommy Long, President welcomed everyone and allowed the alumni to introduce themselves. The Classes of 1966, 1976,...
11th Annual Corvette Show Attracted Interesting Group of Owners–Video Interview
The 11th Annual Corvette Show in Sulphur Springs attracted approximately 150 corvettes and owners to Celebration Plaza Saturday. All classes of Corvettes were represented and owners from Arkansas to Arizona were present. KSST/Channel 18 News caught up with two of the owners to talk about their cars and why they attend the show in Sulphur Springs. ...
Hospital District Board to Name Operations Manager
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet Monday, October 24, 2016 in the Plaza Conference Room at 6 p.m. The Hospital District Board continues to meet and transact business that affects the 49% ownership in the local hospital. The board will consider capital purchases for an ambulance remount for Medic 6, a radio repeater and antenna link and equipment and furniture for an EMS station. Reports to the board will be...
“Updated with Video” Peavler Named Cover Girl
Maddie Peavler, the daughter of Amber and Ken Sharp, and Tim Peavler, is a Junior at Yantis High School was named Fall Festival Cover Girl Saturday evening on the final day of the event. She is the FFA Vice-President and on the Show Team , a Cheerleader, plays on the tennis team, and competes in UIL Feature Writing. She also works at the Brookshires in Emory. Maddie plans to go to college to become a dentist or dental...
Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament Winners Named
Karen Weatherman,Ronnie Martin and the Fall Festival Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament announced winning teams. The tournament was named for Hopkins County resident Earl Martin whose great love for the game earned the tournament named for him.
Chamber of Commerce Announces 47th Annual Stew Contest Winners
As Announced by The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Executive Lezley Brown here are the 2016 winners of the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest: (Pictures of winners will be posted shortly.) Third place beef stew winner was the team of__#34 Kody Cox________________________, sponsored by ___Texas Farm Credit_________________________________. Their $50 prize money was provided by Billy Emerson for County Commissioner Pct 3....
11th Annual Corvette Show on Celebration Plaza Saturday
The 11th Annual Corvette Show begins at 8 a.m. and continue through the day at Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. Almost 200 Corvettes are expected this year, according to David Brewer with the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. Early arrivals enjoyed dinner and entertainment at the Sulphur Springs Country Club Friday evening. Saturday, the Corvettes will be parked at the Plaza for public viewing and various levels of show competition....
Lady Cats Set School Record With Win
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team set the school record for victories in a season and tightened their grip on second place in the district as they cruised by Mt. Pleasant, 3-0 at the Sulphur Springs Middle School Gym Friday. Score was 25-15, 25-10 and 25-10. The win was the 29th of the season for the Lady Cats, the most in school history. Last year’s team had 28 wins. The Lady Cats can wrap up second place in the district...
