Wildcats Soccer Tie Top Team in District
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled the district’s top team Pine Tree to a 0-0 tie at Pine Tree Friday night. The Pirates picked up an extra point for winning the shootout, 6 goals to 5. The Wildcats district record is now 6-3-1 and their season mark is 11-8-2. They are still the only team to beat Pine Tree in district play. That happened at Gerald Prim Stadium back on February 2. Next the Wildcats play at Greenville on...
June McDaniel Buchanan
A memorial service to celebrate the life of June McDaniel Buchanan will be held Monday, March 7, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Ms. Buchanan, age 78, of Garland, formerly of Emory, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in The Village at Richardson. Ms. Buchanan was born on June 15, 1937, in Emory, to John Thomas and Ester King McDaniel. She graduated from Rains High School with the Class of...
Mr. and Miss PJC Named
MR. & MISS PJC Paris Junior College students Jordan Brown and Kelsie Adams were chosen Mr. and Miss PJC during halftime of the men’s basketball game Wednesday evening.
Lamb, Goat, Poultry Winners Named at Junior Market Livestock Show
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center was abuzz with activity Thursday afternoon and Friday morning as 257 FFA and 4-H exhibitors prepared and presented their 300 projects for the Junior Market Livestock Show. The Junior Market Livestock Show is a Hopkins County annual event that features youth and their projects in both showmanship and project categories. Those who qualify for the Sale of Campions will reap the reward of their labor...
Frances Garmon Hopkins
Funeral services for Frances Garmon Hopkins, age 96 of Cumby, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jan Hopkins officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Frances passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Carriage House. She was born on January 19, 1920 in Bogata, the daughter of...
Mary Rogers
Graveside services for Mary Jo Rogers, age 80 of Brashear, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Brashear Cemetery with Rev. David Burns officiating. Grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mary Jo “Sweet Mary” Rogers passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born on...
Reba Eppars
Graveside services for Reba Eppars, age 81 of Terrell, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Connor Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Reba passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Emery J. Lilge Hospice House in Burleson.
Higher Turnout for Early Voting Penultimate Day
On the penultimate day of early voting, the number of voters was second only to the first day as 327 went to the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Board Room on Connally Street to cast ballots. The board room is the only location for early voting for both Democrats and Republicans in Hopkins County. Early voting ends today. Early votes now total 2,415 with one day left, today, Friday, February 26. Thursday 309 Republicans and 18...
Hearts of Life Presents Jana for Adoption
Hearts of Life presents Jana for adoption. Facility expansion and improvements are well underway at Hearts of...
Lady Cats Slugging Their Way to Victories
The Lady Cats Softball Team continues to hit extremely well and they slugged their way to two wins in three games at the Allen Invitational Softball Tournament Thursday. The Lady Cats opened play with a 6-5 victory over Georgetown. Then they lost a slug-fest to Forney, 12-10. They ended the day outscoring Sachse, 10-9. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 8-1. Friday the Lady Cats are scheduled to play Flower Mound Marcus at...
