Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Membership Banquet Honors Presented
It was a night of unique moments during the award presentations at the 90th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet Thursday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. A second generation winner of Citizen of the Year, one receiving two awards, and an award given posthumously to parents and to the son and his wife who currently own and operate the business were all a part of the evening. Following in the...
Agriculturalist of the Year: Hare Family Farms
Hopkins County Professional Ag Workers presented the 2015 Agriculturalist of the Year Award to the Hare Family Farms. Junior and Martha Hare, posthumously and Mark and Debbie Hare, who continue the tradition of the family farms, were named by Gary Spraggins, a member of the Ag Workers group, during the 90th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce membership banquet Thursday night at the Regional Civic Center. Junior and Martha Hare...
Sheriff Adams Presented Community Pride Award
Community Pride Award was presented to Sheriff Butch Adams during the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet Thursday night at the Regional Civic Center. The Community Pride Award is presented each year to an individual or civic group that provides great service to the community. The Award was presented by County Judge Robert Newsom. In remarks, Judge Newsom said that Sheriff Adams has served law enforcement for...
Frances “Pearl” Haney Jones
Funeral service for Frances “Pearl” Haney Jones, age 92, of Emory, will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest #1 Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the church from6-8 PM. Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. David Hendricks will officiate. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory is in charge of the arrangements. Pearl went...
Kiwanis Club Supports Youth Activities With Pancake Sale
Saturday, February 20th, is Pancake Day for the Kiwanis Club in Sulphur Springs. Pancakes will be served 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Civic Center. Funds raised by the Pancake sale benefit youth in the community. Children under 6 eat free. For all others,...
Friends Of The Public Library Continue Fundraising Efforts
Trice Lawrence with the Friends of the Sulphur Springs Public Library stopped by the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay on Thursday morning to discuss the group’s fundraising efforts for library events. Lawrence says that since there is not much room for library spending within the city budget, the Friends of the Library assist by raising funds year round. People in the community can get involved by simply donating used hardback...
Wildcats Baseball Coach Hammack Evaluates Scrimmage Play
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack called his team’s scrimmage at Wylie East Tuesday night and early measuring stick for his team. He was mostly pleased with his team following a 3-2 loss against an always good Wylie East team. Over 8 innings, Wylie East managed only 3 hits against Wildcats pitching. The Wildcats had five or six hits but didn’t have as many timely hits. Coach Hammack said ace pitcher Tyler Follis had...
Lady Cats Hosts Tournament Through Saturday
The Lady Cats Softball Team opened the regular season with an explosion of runs as they topped Paul Pewitt of Omaha, 20-6 at Lady Cat Park Thursday morning. It was the opening game of the three-day Sulphur Springs Tournament. The Lady Cats took a while to warm up as they fell behind 1-0 in the first inning. The Lady Cats, 1-0 for the season, will face Royse City at 5 p.m. Thursday at Lady Cat Park. The Lady Cats will play West...
Hearts of Life Presents Sarah for Adoption
Hearts of Life presents Sarah for adoption. Sarah, along with a number of other dogs at Hearts of Life, is looking for a loving...
Burgin Seeks Re-election to Hospital Board
Incumbent Joe Bob Burgin has filed for re-election to the board of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Two seats are on the ballot for the May 7th election. The place currently held by Ralph Preus will also be on the ballot. Last day to file for a place on the Hospital Board is Friday, February 19.
