Jayson Blake “Wookie” Davis
Graveside services for Jayson Blake “Wookie” Davis, age 38, of Huntsville will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Yantis Cemetery with Rev. Jim Holcombe officiating. Pallbearers will be Matt Gallipeau, Josh Lauerman, Matt McKeehan, Phil McKeehan, David Kemp and Randy Tyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrel Hickman and Patrick Bankey. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2016 at West Oaks...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus, A Vision in Process
With the cutting of a ribbon and the grand opening of the new PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus located on Loop 301 in the newly remodeled building that once housed Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company, Paris Junior College President Pam Anglin’s vision for expansion of educational opportunities in the region took one more step forward. Dr. Anglin told KSST News that the junior college experience in both academic and technology play a...
Tornado Watch Until 10 p.m.
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Hopkins and surrounding counties. Those counties included in the watch are: Anderson; Bell; Bosque; Collin; Comanche; Cooke; Coryell; Dallas; Delta; Denton; Ellis; Erath; Falls; Fannin; Freestone; Grayson; Hamilton; Henderson; Hill; Hood; Hopkins; Hunt; Johnson; Kaufman; Lamar; Lampasas; Leon; Limestone; McLennan; Milam; Mills; Montague; Navarro; Parker; Rains; Robertson; Rockwall;...
“Updated” Lady Cats Game Cancelled
Lady Cat softball has been cancelled for Friday night. There may be baseball and track on this Friday game day, weather permitting. The Lady Cats’ softball team was scheduled to play at Corsicana at 6:30 p.m. tonight in game two of the best two out of three bi-district series. The Lady Cats won at home, 9-4 Thursday night at Lady Cat Park. Game three in the series, if necessary, was scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at North...
Warriors for Christ-Warrior Dash
The 4th annual Warriors for Christ – Warrior Dash is Saturday May 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Sulphur Bluff Community Center at the corner of FM 69 and FM 71. Organizers call this a great event to show that despite differences and denominations, Christians can come together as Warriors for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To enter the race and food, live music, t-shirts, kids activities, awards, and fellowship are free. Register...
River Flood Warning Until Sunday Midnight
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a flood warning for the South Sulphur River from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. At 10:15 a.m. Friday the river stage was at 14.88 feet. Flood stage is 16 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. There river should rise above flood stage...
Glass Urges Early Voting; Notes Expanding Vision for Sulphur Springs
Early voting is underway in the Sulphur Springs City Council Election. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 4th with Election Day, Saturday, May 7th. Emily Glass, Mayor Pro-Tem urges Sulphur Springs citizens to cast their ballot in the election. Glass has served three years and is ending her first term on the council. She is seeking re-election to Place Five on the council. Glass told KSST News Friday morning that during her...
TAMU-C President Dr. Dan Jones Dead at 64
Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones, 64, died Friday morning. Jones is survived by his wife and two daughters. The cause of his death is unknown at this time. The following email was sent to university faculty and staff this morning: Dear Texas A&M University-Commerce Lion family, It is with extreme sadness that I inform you that our leader, President Dr. Dan Jones, passed away early this morning. We send our...
Husband, Wife Arrested Friday Morning For Theft
“If you steal something in Hopkins County, it may have a tracking device that will lead local law enforcement to the location of the item taken and lead to the arrest of the one or ones who removed the items according to Hopkins County Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum. Tatum’s statement is based on an arrest made Friday morning just past the Hopkins County line in Rains County. Ryan Rogers, 40, and Patricia Rogers, 33, of Fruitvale,...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Busy, busy, busy – those are the three main words to describe our community during this time of year. Little ones are in baseball and softball, school will be drawing to a close before we know it, and there are activities almost daily during the spring in and around “The Grove.” I’ve noticed several nice looking gardens in the area. I know Clinton Lennon is keeping his garden weed-free. Dwayne Wren has also...
