Local Man Arrested After Shooting Attempt
Christopher Scott Brown, 37, was arrested Tuesday night after an altercation involving a deadly weapon. Sulphur Springs Police Department Officers responded to a report of gun shots at a South Moore Street residence. Upon arrival, a victim was holding Brown down on the ground, restraining him from making an escape. According to the arrest report Brown, who showed indications of intoxication, started an altercation with the victim...
Bobby Plunk
Funeral Services for Bobby Plunk, age 80 of Miller Grove will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ronnie Lollar, Dan Alexander, Kevin Tipps, Don Tinsley, Manuel Jenkins and Marlin Deaver serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hours prior to the service. Bobby passed away Wednesday, May 11,...
Juvenile Confesses to Vandalism Committed During Christian Youth Gathering
It happened on the Wednesday night when area church groups gathered on Celebration Plaza for a time of fellowship and worship. The pillars surrounding the kiosk at the Hopkins County Veterans’ Memorial at Celebration Plaza were vandalized with a sketch of a human face and the word ROMEO and other scratching. A 14-year old juvenile has confessed to causing damage to the Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial. The juvenile, accompanied by...
7-on-7 Varsity Action Set for May 17
Mixed in with spring football at Sulphur Springs High School is the annual 7 on 7 competition. Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says there are some windows of opportunity around spring football for players to practice for 7 on 7. The first varsity action for 7 on 7 teams is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 17 as Gilmer comes to town. Coach Young expects 50 players on three teams including four or five quarterbacks to compete. Coach...
Bi-District Takes Toll on Local 1-A District Winners; Only North Hopkins Advances
The Cumby Trojans, baseball champions of their district lost a bi-district heartbreaker last Friday. Avery won a close one over the Trojans, 3-2. Avery scored first in the top of the third but Cumby tied it 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Avery scored single runs in the fifth and sixth to go up, 3-1. Cumby tallied one in the bottom of the seventh but came up short, 3-2. Avery outhit Cumby 6-4 in the pitchers’ duel. Getting the...
Lady Cats Softball JVs Hold Great Talent
There seems to be depth like never before for the Lady Cats’ softball program. The varsity, featuring only two seniors, is currently 29-6 and getting ready for a third round regional quarterfinal game this week. The Lady Cats program also featured two very talented JV teams this season. The JV Blue Team won the district championship and was undefeated in district play. Their only loss of the season was to a ranked varsity team,...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hopkins and Area Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for North Central and Northeastern Texas until 10 p.m. Tuesday evening. The watch was issued at 2:40 p.m. Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, and Lamar Counties are included in the watch.
Are YOU Smarter Than An 8th Grader?
Sulphur Springs Middle School 8th grade students are participating in a unique event today at Shannon Oaks Church and The ROC at First Baptist Church. The first ever “Are You Smarter Than An 8th Grader” STARRS test review game show is being held at the two locations from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which kicked off on Monday, is an unconventional and effective way for the students to better prepare themselves for the...
Winnsboro Police Were Busy During May 2-8 Reporting Period
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 162 calls for service, and issued 54 citations and 41 warnings during the May 2-8, 2016 reporting period. William Goodwin, 29 of Winnsboro was arrested on a Hopkins County warrant Monday, May 2nd. Mason Monday, 28 of Winnsboro, was arrested on an Upshur County warrant Monday. On Sunday, May 8th, Bethany Bailey, 25 of Mt Pleasant, was arrest for possession of...
