Relay for Life Event Raises $45,332 for Cancer Society
Amber Henry, Event Leader for Relay for Life, told KSST News that thus far $45,332 have been received for the American Cancer Society through the Saturday, May 14th event on Celebration Plaza. Over 400 people signed up for Relay teams, and 26 teams were set up. Participants walked through the evening around the walking path in front of the courthouse and near the flagpole and Veterans Memorial. A wrap-up meeting will be called next...
Only Three Applications For County Fire Chief; Application Deadline is May 26
With only 10 days left for application to be made, Hopkins Count Judge Robert Newsom has received only three (3) applications for County Fire Chief. Newsom and County Commissioners plan to have a new county fire chief in place by July 1, 2016 according to Judge Newsom. The application has been posted on the county website. Deadline for applicants will be May 26th. Those applying for the top firefighter job in the county will be...
9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday May 21
Emergency Medical Services and the Sulphur Springs Police Department are joining forces to Celebrate EMS and Law Enforcement Weeks with 9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday, May 21st, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Celebration Plaza. The event features activities for the entire family.
Creative Writing Awards Showcased at PJC Awards Ceremony
Creative writing talent was showcased in a recent awards ceremony at Paris Junior College. Ceremony organizer and PJC English instructor Marsha Dennis thanked the presenters and contestants and welcomed guest speaker Sharon Dennehy, retired PJC journalism instructor. Evyn McGraw of Greenville received the Outstanding Student in English award. Leticia Yanez of Sulphur Springs received the Outstanding Student in English as a Second...
Kathie Eyvonne Millsap
Funeral services for Kathie Eyvonne Millsap, age 64, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Halston Potts and Rev. Tim Potts officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Jace Potts, Teddy Jennings, Greyson Pruitt, Larry Nelson, Harrell Hettich and Eddie Price serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Zack Potts and Jim Potts....
Apology Letter for Memorial Vandalism Promises Face to Face Apology, Take Notes of Individual’s Stories
KSST News received an email containing a letter from a juvenile who claims to have created the vandalism at Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial last week. A request to share the letter came via a Facebook message, which stated, “Can I share an apology letter from Romeo to the citizens of Sulphur Springs. For the vandalism that he caused on the Sulphur Springs Veterans Memorial. And also maybe see if you could let some people...
Frances Ruth “Frankie” Ainsworth
Funeral service for Frances Ruth “Frankie” Ainsworth, age 92, of Emory, will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 2:00 pm, at Woosley Baptist Church. Bro. Joe Ramsey will officiate. Burial will follow in Hooker Cemetery. Visitation will be at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm. Frankie passed away Saturday morning, May 14, 2016, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. She was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Point,...
Marine Corps League Detachment Honors Fallen Law Enforcement
At 7 a.m. Sunday morning, May 15, 2016, Marine Corps League Detachment 1537 raised and lowered the Celebration Plaza and Veteran’s Memorial flags in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. A wreath was also placed at the base of the flag pole in honor of fallen law enforcement. At 7 p.m. Sunday evening, the Corps will return to lower the flags to the playing of taps. Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
Crowson Offensive Player of the Year; Driver co-Newcomer of the Year; Lady Cats Named to All-District Team
The Lady Cats’ softball team earned two superlatives and had a total of eleven players named to the All-District Team, recently selected by the district’s coaches. Second baseman Hannah Crowson was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year. Freshman Brinklee Driver was chosen as co-Newcomer of the Year. Earning first team honors were first baseman Sarah Womack, third baseman Kristen Allen, left fielder Sadie...
