Calling all Parents of Budding Scientists to MD Anderson Center Presentation at PJC
Parents of scientifically inclined young people should make plans to attend a special presentation to be held at Paris Junior College on September 29. The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting the program. Speaking will be Dr. Brandy Greenhill, Associate Professor and Program Director – Clinical Laboratory Science. Through an articulation agreement, students who...
POW/MIA Day Observance Features Del Frances’ Proclamation Friday
The Military Coalition will be at Celebration Plaza Friday, September 16th for POW/MIA Day. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. when Mayor Emily Glass will present Del Frances with a proclamation for his effort and commitment during his Ride for Recognition. Frances’ Ride for Recognition brought attention to the 74 sailors lost in the collision of the Evans and Melbourne on June 3rd, 1969, as he sought to have their names added to...
Wildcat Football Stats Reflect Strength When Compared to District Foes
The Wildcats’ football team is averaging 29.3 points a game and is allowing 42.3 points per game. All of that difference is due to their lopsided loss in Florida. Compared with the rest of our district, the Wildcats offense is the district’s second best averaging 364.3 yards per game. The Wildcats defense is third best in the district giving up 398 yards per game. In team plus/minus, the Wildcats are a plus 5 for turnovers. The...
Ludell Sparks French
Funeral Services for Ludell Sparks French, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 11 am at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Moore officiating and Linda Meek assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Kenny Rogers, Weston Teer, Johnny Kizer, Brandon Rogers, Cecil Nelson, Ricky Nelson and J.P. Perez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, September 16,...
Agrilife: Private Applicator Training Scheduled for October 12, 2016 in Sulphur Springs
A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: Personally owned property; Rented property Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between...
Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you...
Meth Arrest Made in Traffic Stop
Christopher Wayne Paris, 36, of Nash Texas was stopped at the 127-mile marker on I-30 near Loop 301E Thursday. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. Paris is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but under 4-grams. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $25,000 bond.
Gene Brown, Jr.
Mr. Gene Brown, Jr. passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 24, 1957 in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Gene and Alice (Taylor) Brown. He married Vaundalee “Vonnie” South on July 20, 2013 in Como. He was retired from the Houston Police Department and a former Mayor of Como. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Como. He is survived by his wife; son, Gene Brown, III of Como;...
Jimmy Norris Springer
Funeral services for Jimmy Norris Springer, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Bro. Bruce Bailey officiating. Military graveside service will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Jim Hanselka, Jerry Wilhite, John Wilder, Jimmy Conners, Rick Orr, Chad Jones and John David Cooksey serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2016...
