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...
City Council to Conduct Public Hearing on Tax Increase
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis. The following items will be discussed: Pledge and invocation. Conduct a Public Hearing for the proposed tax increase. Adjourn. The proposed tax increase is not an increase in the tax rate, which will remain at 44-cents per $100 of property value. However, property values in the city have...
Billie Jo Newsom
Funeral services for Billie Jo Newsom, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 10 am at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Robert Newsom officiating and Jack Newsom Jr. assisting. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Purley, with Cade Newsom, Cole Newsom, Joel Newsom, Jon Newsom, Philip Kincaid, Jacob Hathcoat, Andrew Hathcoat, Jay Shearer, Peyton Howard and Jackson Newsom serving as pallbearers. ...
Cattle and Horses on Roadways Create Concerns
Cattle and horses on roadways create concerns for Hopkins County citizens as well as those driving through the county on one of the three state highways that crisscross the county. With almost everyone having a cell phone with them at all times, drivers have a much easier time reporting animals in or near the roadway as they journey. Communications officers at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office field at least 10 calls per day...
Creative Arts Contest – What will YOU Enter?
Creative Arts Contest – What will YOU Enter? What a refreshing rain we recently received! Gardens have perked up, and lawns all across the county have been rejuvenated. Cooler weather has energized many folks, which puts us in the mindset for autumn. Autumn reminds us of back-to- school, beautiful fall leaves, sweaters, sports events, and refreshing temperatures, which remind us of…Fall Festival! As the Creative Arts Contest chairman,...
Wildcats Intersquad Scrimmage Highlighted by Offensive and Defensive Play
Friday was the first day the Wildcats’ football team could practice in pads. Friday’s practice ended with an intrasquad scrimmage. The highlight play was a 98-yard TD pass. Quarterback Ryan Humphries threw the pass. Receiver Tyrese Peters caught the ball back off the line of scrimmage several yards and then set sail down the sideline to the end zone. Humphries also run for a touchdown. The Wildcats defense had their...
Lady Cats Volleyball Captured Consolation Championship at Garland Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team captured the consolation bracket championship at a Garland tournament this past Friday and Saturday. The Lady Cats defeated Carrollton R.L. Turner, 2-0 in the consolidation championship game. Friday the Lady Cats ended up in third place in their pool with a win over North Garland and losses to Forney and Richardson Berkner. On Saturday, the Lady Cats won three of four matches in consolation play....
