Alliance Bank Sponsors Watermelon Eating Contest
July 2nd is the day the 2016 Watermelon Eating Contest sponsored by Alliance Bank. The contest will start at 6:30 p.m. on Celebration Plaza prior to the Independence Day Concert. The Rules and Regulations Below: All hands must remain behind the back during the contest. Each competitor will be assigned a quarter of watermelon and will have one minute to consume it down to the rind. The winner will be the first person to finish their...
Recovered Items Just Some of Items Taken in County Burglary; Barker Charged
A burglary in the Arbala area has led Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators to the internet, to Van Zandt County and today to Wood County for further questioning of a suspect who is shown pawning the items stolen. Three of the items, a wedding ring, a tennis bracelet, and a Nikon camera have been recovered and returned to the owner, according to Investigator Dennis Findley. Other items taken in the burglary of a habitation were...
PJC Strengthens Relationship With Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Paris Junior College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University strengthened their relationship Tuesday with the signing of an agreement that will assist transfer students. This 2+2 articulation agreement allows a seamless transition for students transferring from PJC into seven additional programs at Southeastern: Chemistry, Criminal Justice Major-Minor, Elementary Education, Hospitality Management, Recreation, Spanish, and Special...
Trinity Harvest Church Begins Construction On New Sign
Trinity Harvest Church, 1150 E Shannon Rd, begins construction on a new LED message sign. The sign is part of their updating and modernizing the church facilities. The new sign built by Sign Express should be completely installed this week or next week at the latest. The church is also undergoing construction on a new children and youth building behind the main establishment. For more information on Trinity Harvest Church they invite...
Gerald Sentenced to 3 Years in Plea Bargain
June 21, 2016 – Wes Gerald, 41, pled guilty to failure to appear and bail jumping Tuesday afternoon in 8th Judicial District Court. Gerald was sentenced to three (3) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As part of his plea agreement other charges including Aggravated Assault in Retaliation, possession of drug paraphernalia, and engaging in organized crime were dropped. Gerald was one of four were arrested Monday,...
Wildcats Seek to Earn Funds for Orlando Trip
Fund raising is underway as the Sulphur Springs High School Athletic Department attempts to get varsity and JV players to Orlando, Florida for a football game in early September. When the trip was announced in January, the amount needed for each athlete was estimated to be $1200. Tuesday morning, Wildcats Athletic Director and Football Coach Greg Owens said about 80% of the athletes are right where they should be with fund raising. He...
Summer Grind in the City
The summer grind has begun for the City of Sulphur Springs according to Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell said the city is currently developing the next year’s budget and working water breaks. Parks and recreation is busy, water sales are up, and doing a redesign on the waste water treatment plant, continuing capital construction on Bill Bradford Road and anticipating work that will soon begin on Locust Street create a hurried season. In...
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6-13-2016 to 6-19-2016
Mckenzie, Robert, 33 years of age, of Ft. Worth, was arrested on 6-13-2016 on two Wood County warrants. Lewers, Amanda, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Sebring, Kimberly, 44 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for assault by contact family/household. Drennan, Chelsie, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-18-2016 for unlawful...
2016 Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 18th, 2016, the annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at Pacific Park. To kick-off the celebration, a parade was held at 10:30 am and was follow by a day of fun games and food. The Parade Marshall this year was Mrs. Guyeula Watson, Mrs. Watson was a long time educator in the community along with her husband Tommy Watson. Both were exemplary educators, church leaders, and pillars of the community. The Sulphur...
