House Fire in County Under Investigation
A house fire this weekend near Birthright at County Road 4587 and CR 4582 is under investigation by the Hopkins County Fire Marshall. The structure, vacant for several years, was fully engulfed when county firemen responded to a grass fire and found the structure as they began their work. According to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley said anyone with information regarding the structure or fire is encouraged to call the county...
Similar Equipment Raises Questions for Commissioner
Although it looked like County equipment was being used in building a shooting range and building a new driveway at the home of a county commissioner while the county road where the commissioner lives is being upgraded for the first time in 20 years, Beth Wisenbaker, Commissioner Precinct 1 says she and her husband, County Republican Chair Donnie Wisenbaker are paying for the work performing at the residence by a private contractor...
Fictitious Registration Leads to Discovery of Drugs in Auto
When a Hopkins County Deputy stopped Sharron Donice Simmons, 47, of Sulphur Springs for a traffic violation on State Highway 154 near FM 1567, the fact that she was nervous, had a suspended driver’s license, and no insurance card led to further investigation. As the deputy checked the registration of the vehicle, it was found to be fictitious. The registration was for a totally different vehicle. With consent to search, it was found...
DPS Unit Involved in Accident During County Pursuit
Fleeing a Hopkins County Deputy, avoiding DPS spikes by driving in the ditches or into oncoming traffic, using a church parking lot and the pasture surrounding were just a few of the reasons Scott Allen Moore, 19, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest Detention with a Motor Vehicle, a Felony 3, and is being held on a $35,000 bond. The deputy attempted to stop Moore for a traffic violation. When the officer turned on...
PJC Annual Fund Campaign Kicks Off
Paris Junior College alumni Ronnie and Nancy Rhodes have been selected to lead the 2016 Paris Junior College Annual Fund campaign. “We are so thankful for the leadership Ronnie and Nancy will provide for our fourth year of the Annual Fund Campaign,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “The past three annual drives have raised funds for scholarships, greatest needs of the College, and the long-term master plan. I know with...
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Lady Cats Pick Up 20th Win of the Season
A little slow out the of gate, but we picked it up, said Lady Cats Volleyball coach Justin Maness, after the Lady Cats defeated Liberty Eylua in three Friday night—52-19; 25-20; 25-15. He said it was good to get the 20th win and a win on the road is always a good win. Tori Moore had 32 assists in the game. Hitting aces for the Lady Cats: Anden Hammack and Abbi Baier had 4 each and Moore had 1. Leading the Lady’s in kills: Mieke...
Wright Resigns from SSISD Board
A Tuesday meeting for the Sulphur Springs School Board at 6 p.m. will focus on the pending resignation of member Kerry Wright and the appointment of his immediate successor. The meeting was moved from the regular Monday session to Tuesday due to the Labor Day Holiday. Head Start items, budget regular items, and the Superintendent’s report on student enrollment is also on the agenda. The full agenda for the School Board meeting...
Delta County Issue Ended at Sulphur Springs Loop
A Delta County issue ended on the loop at Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County Friday. Marlon Jermaine Johnson, 31, was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on his child’s mother in Delta County. At the time of his arrest, he had in his possession drug paraphernalia and was charged with tamper/fabricate/physical evidence with intent to impair. He is awaiting charges by Delta County authorities. He is in Hopkins County Jail...
