PJC Presents November 8th Proposition in Town Hall Meeting–slideshow & story
by Allison Bledsoe On Monday night Dr. Pam Anglin, President of Paris Junior College, held an informative, town hall style meeting in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. In the General Election on November 8th, Hopkins County voters will decide whether they will join the taxing district of Paris Junior College. Joining the district would give a tuition break to area students. Dr. Pam Anglin highlighted that Paris Junior College...
Hopkins County United Way Third Week Brings Total so Far to Over $50,000
Hopkins County United Way Campaign reported a total of $19,985 collected following their third week report. Through three weeks, the grand total to date is $50,928.50. They are seeking to reach a $165,000 goal during the campaign. 100% Club for October 18, 2016; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal Moore Construction East Texas Gymnastics Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts GSC Enterprises Guaranty Bank and Trust...
PJC President’s Town Hall Meeting at Civic Center–Complete Video
by Doug Haston The complete Town Hall Meeting Monday Night at the Hopkins County Civic Center. You may need to turn up your...
Grand Jury Hands Down October 2016 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 49 indictments Monday afternoon, October 17th. Six were sealed awaiting arrest of the indicted individuals. Those indicted include: Justen Black Saffel was indicted for one count of Arson. Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews’ investigation of a structure fire on County Road 4582 has led to the arrest of Saffel, 21, a volunteer with the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. During an...
Winnsboro Police Report October 10-16, 2016
Winnsboro Police Department made two arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 149 calls for service and issued 40 citations and 47 warnings during the seven days of October 10 through October 16, 2016. An accident on October 13th at 12:36 p.m. in the 300 block of East Coke Road occurred when a vehicle failed to yield right of way to a second auto. The first vehicle pulled out from a stop sign. No injuries were reported....
SSISD Board Honors Two Students, Hear Reports, Make Appointments
Sulphur Springs School Board honored two students for outstanding performance in academic achievement as they began their Monday night October board meeting in the administration building board room. The school board heard various reports and made appointments as well as accepted resignations and hired new personnel. Christian Corona was recognized for his achievement in the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program. Corona...
Franklin County Sheriff Names Deceased Found near Rural Home; Investigation Continues
Monday, Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones released the name of the 23-year old found found near the front porch of a residence on Franklin County Road SW 4430. The deceased person from the incident last Thursday, 10-13-2016, is Levi Wayne Deforrest of Winnsboro, Texas. He was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Jim Alford. He died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to Jones. Franklin County Deputies found the body after...
Wildcats’ Marching Band Earned First Division Rating Saturday; UIL Competition Set for Tuesday
The Wildcats’ marching band earned first division ratings from three judges at a band contest in Commerce Saturday. Band Director Charles McCauley said the band was cheered on by a large number of supporters. He indicated the band again had their best performance of the year Saturday, full of energy with good tempo. Despite the top rating, McCauley said the mostly complimentary judges did find some areas that could be improved....
DBA Fall Decorating Contest Winners Announced
Fifteen businesses entered the Downtown Business Association’s Fall Decorating Contest this year. Awards were presented to the top two business and top two residential winners were named Monday afternoon. First place business was presented to Ramey and Sheffield and attorney’s office located on Jefferson Street. Second place business was City National Bank. First place residential was presented to Debra Tanton on West Park Street....
