Soccer: Lady Cats Shutout Mt Pleasant; Seventh Straight Shutout
The Lady Cats Soccer Team extended their string of shutouts and their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Mt. Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. It was the Lady Cats seventh straight shutout and their ninth straight win. Friday the Lady Cats got a goal in the first half and the second half. Mileena Zirreta and Gracie Boyer scored the goals for the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats are 2-0 in district play and 11-1 for the season....
Soccer: Wildcats 1-1 in District Following Loss in Mt Pleasant
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled with Mt. Pleasant on the road Friday night ended up losing, 2-0. The two teams were tied 0-0 after the first half. The Tigers tallied two goals in the second half. The loss evens the Wildcats district record at 1-1. The Wildcats are 6-6-1 this season. After opening with two road games in district play, the Wildcats will now have three straight home games in the friendly confines of Gerald Prim Stadium....
Basketball: Lynn’s 26 Points Not Enough in Wildcat Loss to Mt Pleasant
The Wildcats Basketball Team struggled on the road Friday night as Mt. Pleasant claimed a 68-52 win at home. Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 26 points and Keaston Willis added 19 points. The loss drops the Wildcats to 2-7 in district play and 9-16 for the season. The Wildcats will try to get back on the winning track in district play when they play Greenville at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. Back on January 8 the Wildcats defeated the...
Basketball: Lady Cats Defeat Mt Pleasant
It might not have been the prettiest of wins but the Lady Cats Basketball Team got the job done Friday night as they defeated Mt. Pleasant, 54-25. The Lady Cats held the Lady Tigers scoreless in the first quarter and they led 11-0. The score went to 27-8 at the half and 42-19 after three quarters. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 11 points. Autumn Tanton and Daieyshia Pruitt added 9 points each and Sadavia Porter scored 8. The...
New Jail Serves as Hostel For the Night
A prisoner transport passing through Hopkins County profited from the new accommodations at the Hopkins County jail. Approximately 13 were housed overnight locally Thursday night. The prisoner transport vehicle broke down in the county. With a jail capacity of 192, the additional prisoners did not move the facility toward non-compliance with jail standards. Numbers had been an issue with the old jail building. The hosted prisioners...
“Updated” Arrests Now Total Seven in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Friday
Two more arrests for organized crime were made Friday as the number climbs to seven (7) individuals involved in the theft of utility, all-terrain vehicles in three states. Booked into Hopkins County Jail and placed on $50,000 bond was Brian Wheeler, 41. Also arrested was a David Rockwell, 34. Rockwell was placed on $200,000 bond Saturday morning by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer. Hopkins County Criminal investigators, Sulphur Springs...
Buford Park Pavilion Update
Work on the Pavilion at Buford Park has advanced quickly this week. Support beams are in place and the roof should be completed quickly. Tables will be put in place before the project is...
Over 65, Take Care to Read Ballot Request
Both political parties are sending out vote-by-mail applications to citizens over 65-years of age. Republicans were first to send out an applications. Several have responded. Democrats are now sending out a ballot for their party. Debbie Shirley states that if one sends in a second, they have to cancel the first request. That means that if you desired to vote in the Republican Primary for the March 1st election and you send in the...
Monday Jury Call for 8th Judicial District Court Cancelled
The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, February 1st at 8:30 in the morning for 8th Judicial District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt has been CANCELLED.
Friday Game Day For Wildcats and Lady Cats Sports
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta is hoping for the same focus and effort from his team tonight that they displayed in a two-point loss to Texas High on Tuesday night. Tonight the Wildcats travel to Mt. Pleasant for a 7:30 p.m. game. The Wildcats are 2-6 in district play and they are in a sixth place tie. The Lady Cats Basketball Team will be at home tonight at 7 p.m. for a game against Mt. Pleasant. They hope to keep pace...
