Tilley Given a Second, Second Chance by 8th Judicial Criminal Court
He has been to prison more than once and sitting in Eighth Judicial District Court Tuesday afternoon with his wife, who is pregnant with his fourth child, and three children sitting in the rows behind him, he now faced the possibility of 25 years to life for his fourth DWI. However, Eric Wydell Tilley was given a second, second chance when Judge Eddie Northcutt pronounced what he called the toughest decision he has had to make in the...
Bag of Marijuana Under Pickup Hood Leads to Arrest
Rodney Jerome Clayton, 45, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County Jail on a $10,000 bond following a traffic stop Tuesday. Clayton was nervous when speaking with the officer. Given consent to search the Chevrolet pickup, the officer found a clear plastic bag of green leafy substance believed to be marijuana under the hood of the vehicle. The stop was made within 1000 feet of the Early Childhood Learning Center, a Drug Free Zone....
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Judge Presents Ivory With Penalty Choice
In a unique move Tuesday afternoon, Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt gave Troy Michael Ivory a choice of sentences. Ivory chose, what for him, may be the toughest to endure but will have the more profitable result in the end. Judge Northcutt presented Ivory, who was found guilty of failure to register as a sex offender, the choice of 1) a five year sentence probated to two years and the felony conviction remains on his...
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Defeats Kilgore, John Tyler
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team now has a five-match winning streak after winning a pair of matches in Tyler Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats defeated Kilgore, 3-1. Scores were 22-25, 25-13, 25-16 and 25-10. The Lady Cats also topped John Tyler, the host school, 3-0. Scores in that one were 25-12, 25-11 and 25-20. Against Kilgore, Kaylee Jefferson had 19 kills, Mieke VanBenthem 13 kills, Autumn Tanton 12 kills and Sheretta Hill 6...
Lights of Life Campaign Names Dr. Bill and Peggy Dietze Campaign Honorees
Every year, the Lights of Life Campaign Committee selects an individual, couple or business that has shown exceptional service, commitment and passion for Hopkins County and specifically for their support of the hospital. That tradition continues with the couple selected as the 2016-2017 Campaign Honorees: Dr. Bill & Peggy Dietze Bill & Peggy have been an integral part of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation since its...
Winnsboro Police Report Busy Week
Five arrests, an accident at CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital parking lot, responding to 168 calls for service and writing 72 citations and 56 warnings keep Winnsboro police active during the seven day period, August 8-14, 2016. Monday, Melvin Colvin, 53 years of age of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Tuesday, Tori Johnson, 25, of Winnsboro, was arrested for DWI. Two were arrested Friday. William Goodwin,...
PJC Tax Annexation Interview With Dr. Pam Anglin
Jim Rogers with KSST sat down for an interview with Dr. Pam Anglin, President of Paris Junior College, regarding new and exciting opportunities PJC has to offer as well as the annexation proposal. The proposal is set to be voted on in the November election. More information regarding the annexation may be found in this previous article. Dr. Anglin, Paris Junior College has some very significant things ahead? “We do. We...
Mona Tess Douglas
Funeral service for Mona Tess Douglas, age 88, of Emory, will be held on Wednesday, 2:00 pm, August 17, 2016, at the Church of Christ in Emory, Richard Kellum will officiate. Interment will follow service in Turner Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Richard Kellum will officiate. Mrs. Douglas passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of...
