Cumby Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
June 3, 2016 – A lawful traffic stop by Cumby Police Sgt. Charles Walker led to the arrest of Rachel Nicole Guerrero, 28 of Mesquite. During the stop, Officer Walker asked Guerrero to exit the auto. As she stepped out, he noted two open containers of alcohol and also, in plain view, a clear plastic bag containing several bags that contained white power suspected to be cocaine in the driver’s seat. Both driver and occupant were...
Class of 2016 Prepares for Graduation
Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 will receive their high school diploma during Commencement Exercises tonight at 8 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena. The event was moved to the arena due to the threat of rain. Friday morning, students and those participating in the ceremonies attended a practice session at the arena (see slide show below). Tonight, Hopkins County Military Coalition will present...
Years of Service Honored at SSISD End of Year Luncheon
A number of individuals were recognized for their years of service to the Sulphur Springs ISD Thursday morning at the end of year luncheon for staff and administration. Superintendent Mike Lamb present Kristin Monk with her 20 year pin and Marci Owens, his Administrative Assistant. Rodney White presented Larry Mahand with his 10 year service pin. Sherry McGraw presented a 15 year pin to Kelley Perry. Kristin Monk awarded Karen...
Mary Ruth Williams
Mrs. Mary Ruth Williams, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in Sulphur Springs. Mary was born on September 14th, 1924 in Hopkins County to the late Charles Henry Redding and Beulah Regan Redding. She retired from K-Mart was a homemaker, and a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Samuel Williams; and brother, Kenneth Redding. She is survived by her son, Charles Don Williams...
Rise in Crude Oil Prices Good News for Commissioners
Hopkins County Commissioners are taking steps to secure crude oil to be used in repair of county roads this summer. According to County Judge Robert Newsom, crude oil prices are finally higher making available the opportunity to purchase crude. The commissioners had been stymied in their search for crude oil due to low prices creating lack of interest on the part of any supplier to make available the needed commodity. Commissioner...
Kathy York
Memorial Services for Kathy York, age 65 of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Pogue officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Kathy passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1950 in Sand Springs, OK the daughter of Jim and Sue (Evans) Workman. She was a secretary, homemaker and member of the New...
Saltillo ISD Names David Stickels Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Saltillo Independent School District has named David Stickels the lone finalist for Superintendent there. Stickels was chosen from among more than 30 applicants. Stickels has been named as the lone candidate to fill the vacancy created when Kevin Wooley announced his retirement after six years as Superintendent and 32 years in education. Wooley leaves education to become Music Minister at Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church in Lindale....
Child Nutrition Program Breakfast and Lunch Free Beginning Monday At SSES
The Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Independent School District will serve both breakfast and lunch at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School, 829 Bell Street in Sulphur Springs beginning Monday, June 6th. The program will operate Monday through Thursday each week until July 28th. Children between the ages of one through 18 are invited to attend. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. During the meeting, they will look into filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Mayor Floyd Payton, along with conducting regular business. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Joyce Dodd was in Paris last Friday, to meet six of her former coworkers from Cooper ISD. They met at TaMolly’s for a late...
Miller Grove News
By Brandon Darrow Thankfully, this week is a little slower than last. I believe that it is partly because school is now out for the summer and partly because of all of the rain we have received this week. Graduation went smoothly on Friday, May 27. The commencement exercises were held at 7 pm in the new gym with a large crowd on hand. I believe there were 21 graduates this year. Colton McDonald gave the invocation and then Jasmin...
