SSHS UIL Academic Team Wins Sweepstakes at Whitehouse Meet
The UIL academic team attended the Whitehouse UIL Invitational this past weekend and returned with the overall sweepstakes trophy. The contest took place over two days, with L-D Debate, C-X Debate, and Ready Writing being held on Friday evening and the remainder of the contests conducted on Saturday. In L-D Debate, Corban Philo won 2nd place, and Noah Hammons won 4th place. In C-X Debate, the team of Sean Allemang and Joshua...
Cynthia Gail Palmore
Cynthia Gail Palmore, age 58, of Emory, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Plano Medical Center in Plano. Cindy was born Feb. 11, 1957, in Dallas, to Archie and Julia Ray Latham Palmore. She went through school in Rains County. During her working career, she worked as a cook at several different restaurants. Survivors include: Daughter: Melanie Sisk (Lynn) of Emory Son: Justin Sisk (Alma) of Emory...
Friday is Booking Date for Wildcat Orlando Trip
Wildcat Football Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens reminds fan the team has accepted an invitation to play the second ball game in Orlando, Florida this next season (Sept 2nd). He said, “Fans are welcomed to enjoy this experience by traveling with the team.” The Tag Along package (team package) is $950 with an optional addition of $300 to fly with the team and fans. The Tag Along package includes: three...
Glass, Taylor File for Re-election to City Council
Sulphur Springs City Council Incumbent Emily Glass and Freddie Taylor have filed for re-election toon city council. Glass filed for Place 5 this past week. Incumbent Freddy Taylor filed for Place 4 Monday. The last day to file for one of the two places available on the council is Feb 19th. The election is May 7th. Anyone desiring to file may pick up the paperwork for filing at the City Secretary’s office during business hours at city...
New Pedestrian Crossing Sign Based on Python Skit
Celebration Plaza has added a little more to the party with the addition of at least one new crosswalk sign. The sign is posted at the corner of Gilmer and Main Streets at the plaza. The caricature of a businessman walking is based on a Monty Python skit–“Ministry of Silly Walks”. See full skit:...
James “Jim” Harold Kenner
Mr. James “Jim” Harold Kenner, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 8th, 1928 in Van Alstyne to the late John Franklin Kenner and Mattie Savage Kenner. He was retired from the WISD Maintenance Department, and a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. He is survived by...
Winnsboro Police Seven Day Report
Three arrests, no accidents, 157 calls for service, along with 50 citations and 39 warnings were issued by the Winnsboro Police Department during the seven day period from January 18-24, 2016. Justin Osborne, 33, of Leesburg, was arrested Sunday the 18th for two City of Winnsboro Municipal warrants. Kenneth Cushion, 39, of Dallas, was arrested Monday the 19th on a Parole Warrant. A Franklin County Warrant caused the arrest of 33-year...
Third Arrest Made in All-Terrain Vehicles Theft at NorTex Tractor
According to Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum, Darrell Wayne Waites was picked up at the Rapides Parish, Louisiana Jail and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. Waites was picked up on a warrant for Organized Criminal Activity in connection with the November theft of six all-terrain vehicles from NorTex Tractor in Sulphur Springs. He is the third person to be arrested. Hopkins County Deputy Major...
Glen Richard “Rusty” Duvall
Rusty went to be with our Lord on January 21, 2016 at his home at the age of 50. He was a native of Dallas, TX and current resident of Denham Springs. He was a dedicated team member of DSLD Homes. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation on Monday, January 25, 2016 will be at the Church of Latter Day Saints, Denham Springs beginning at 9:00am. Bishop...
Louise Martin
Funeral Services for Louise Jones Martin, age 102 of Como, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Black Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Beliew officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Martin passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Carriage House Manor. She was a retired sales associate from Sanger Brothers Clothing Store. She was a lifetime member...
