Wrong Place, Wrong Time
While Hopkins County Deputies were working a scene, a vehicle drove away. A short time later, the vehicle was spotted and stopped. It was found that Jodi Brewer, 43, of Sulphur Springs had a warrant issues by the FBI in Dallas. She also had methamphetamine in her purse. Brewer is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but less than 4-grams and being held for Dallas FBI...
Miller Grove Cross Country Meet Results
Sept. 15th Miller Grove ISD Varsity Boys Team Results: Miller Grove 38 Saltillo 65 Bland 129 Varsity Boys Individual Results: Dakota Patridge 8th 17:11 Trevor Moore 9th 17:19 Walker McGill 13th 17:34 Branson McGill 19th 17:44 Lyle Bench 26th 18:05 JV Boys Team Results: Saltillo 35...
Charles Riley Underwood
Graveside services for Charles Riley Underwood, age 65, of Sulphur Springs will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Cemetery, in Winnsboro, with Rev. Ronnie Spence officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Underwood passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. He was born July...
Scott Ross
Graveside service arrangements for Scott Ross will be held Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 3 pm, at Gafford’s Chapel Cemetery with Charlie Ross, David Ross, Steve Ross, Jack Ross, Phil Ross and Larry Ross serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held prior to the service, Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 1-2:30 pm at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Scott Ross passed away in May, 2016. He was born August 4, 1961 in Sulphur Springs, the...
Charles Lawrence
Funeral arrangements for Charles Lawrence, age 64, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Lawrence passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the hospital.
A Jury Panel Summoned for Monday Cancelled
The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, September 19th @ 9:00 a.m. for the 62nd District Court Judge Will Biard has been cancelled, according to Cheryl Fulcher, District Clerk.
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn Floyd and Martha Payton want to say, “‘Thank You’ for the honor and thanks for the service bestowed on Floyd from the Tira Council and friends in the community.” The former mayor was honored with a reception at the Tira Community Center on Tuesday, September 6th. Regina Payton was visiting her parents and was privileged to attend the reception, also. Brad Payton came for a visit on Sunday afternoon before Labor Day. He...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Where did the cooler weather go? For several days it was so nice but now we’re in the upper 90’s again and hoping for some rain. L.J. Skillman recently sent me an email filling me in Miller Grove Graduating Class of 1949. She said that the classmates and other friends met on Fri., Sept. 9, at Whataburger in Sulphur Springs. Attendees included (followed by graduation year): Lillie Belle Davis Renshaw (1946),...
Let’s Get In Shape! By Johanna Hicks
Let’s Get in Shape! It seems that there is a growing trend toward health and fitness. From commercials, to Facebook posts, to fitness classes, and “light” menus in restaurants, the message is clear that there are options for helping achieve a few pounds of weight loss or making heathier food choices. The problem often comes in the price tag. Classes, fitness equipment, and special weight-loss products all cost money, and I’m...
Arbitron Ratings Show KSST Continues as Hopkins County Favorite
Since 1947, KSST radio has earned the respect of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for consistent coverage in local news, weather, and sports. That tradition, along with good music, has made KSST the most listened to radio station in Hopkins County. According to Arbitron ratings, KSST continues to hold the number one listener favorite position in the county. “I am not surprised,” stated Chad Young who purchased KSST over two years...
