SSPD Traffic Stop Results in Three Arrests for Drug Possession
A traffic stop on I-30 at the 115 mile marker by Sulphur Springs Police resulted in the arrest of three individuals for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but under 4-grams. The three were in a Chevrolet Trail Blazer when stopped for a traffic violation. Arrested were Stephen Kyule Kaye, 32, of Alvarado (not Pictured), Venessa Marie Orozco of Crowley, and Tyler Nathaniel Swearingin, 20, of Burleson....
PJC Regents Note Improvement in Completion Rates; Authorize Tax Rate Decrease
Paris Junior College tracks student success and completion rates and is showing continued improvement, according to the Quality Enhancement Plan report presented to the Board of Regents by Associate Vice President of Student Access and Success Sheila Reece Monday evening. PJC tracks student learning outcomes for new student orientation and academic advising. “This was a really good year,” said Reece. “We did better this year than...
Happy October By Johanna Hicks
Happy October! As I sit here typing my weekly column, I’m refreshed by the cooler temperatures and the sounds of the Sulphur Springs High School band as they practice for Friday night football. Hopkins County 4-H enrollment has gotten off to a great start, and many opportunities are available during the month of October. As promised last week, below is a list of 4-H events: October 2-8: National 4-H Week – our Hopkins County 4-H’ers...
Meal-A-Day Driver Needed
Meal A Day is in Need of a Driver for a Monday Route. The current driver has a baby due in December so she will have to quit at the end of October. This route is a LONG route. It is the one that goes to the Como/Pickton area. Someone will go with you the first time to SHOW you the route. If you are interested in giving up a couple hours of your time please call Karon Weatherman, Program and Marketing Director, Senior...
Wildcats Statistics Through First Week of District
Here is the statistical look for the Wildcats after five games. The Wildcats are 2-3 overall and 1-0 in district play. For the season the Wildcats are averaging 33.6 points a game and are yielding 39.4 points per game. In district play, the Wildcats average 49 points a game and are giving up 21 points a game. The Wildcats have the district’s number 2 offense averaging 398.2 yards per game. The defense is rated fourth in district...
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition Following Posey Lane Accident
A Thursday morning accident on Posey Ln/State Highway 11E near Walmart resulted in an air ambulance taking one individual to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. A motorcycle eastbound on Posey Lane was struck by the auto as the auto entered the roadway from the Walmart parking lot. According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief, the motorcyclist was in critical condition when transported from the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a...
Two Hopkins County Investigators Honored Thursday
Two Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators were honored Thursday, September 29th at the Sheriff’s office. Investigator Corley Weatherford received a letter of commendation from John M. Bales, the U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Texas, and Investigator Dennis Findley was honored by the local Sheriff for his incessant and relentless efforts in clearing numerous burglaries in not only Hopkins County but also surrounding counties. In...
Wildcats Prepare to Host Marshall Friday Night at Prim
At his media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the Wildcats have had a good week of work after last Friday’s district win at Pine Tree. He called the win an affirmation of the hard work the players have been putting in. Coach Owens said there is no sign of overconfidence as the Wildcats prepare to face a tough Marshall team Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. He called the Mavericks running...
