How “The Voice” Works

If you are like me, and haven’t watched “The Voice” before, you could be a little confused on how it all works and what is the next step.  From Blind Auditions, to Battle Rounds and Knockout Rounds, then on to the “Live Performance” phase of the competition, it gets to be a little confusing on how a contestant is eliminated, and can be “saved” or “stolen”.  Right now, Sulphur...

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Hannah Kirby Performing in SS
Mar12

Hannah Kirby Performing in SS

Crossroads Music Company showcased Sulphur Springs native Hannah Kirby last August with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band.  We are hoping that Hannah will be able to show off her violin talents again soon.  Watch for Hannah on upcoming episodes of “The Voice”.  Until then, check out this video of her performance last August.   [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=””...

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“Texting is the King of Distraction,” Lobbyist Tells Panel
Mar07

“Texting is the King of Distraction,” Lobbyist Tells Panel

      photo illustration by: Todd Wiseman by Eva Hershaw, The Texas Tribune – March 5, 2015 Doctors, law enforcement officers, and family members of crash victims gathered Thursday at the Capitol to testify in support of a statewide texting-while-driving ban. The House Transportation Committee did not take a vote on House Bill 80 by state Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, which would make texting while driving a...

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Time Change Saturday Night at 2am
Mar06

Time Change Saturday Night at 2am

Spring Ahead, Fall back. it’s that time again folks. Do not forget to adjust your clocks Saturday night before you go to bed. Daylight Saving Time (DST) kicks in this weekend, the annual bittersweet sign that spring is on its way, but it hurts your sleep schedule. At 2 a.m. local time on March 8, clocks will “spring forward” one hour. The amount of daylight hours will grow longer as we head into spring but there is more to daylight...

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Spelling Bee Postponed
Mar05

Spelling Bee Postponed

The anticipated annual Rotary Spelling Bee will NOT happen tonight and has been postponed to a date to be named later.  Hold your tickets as they will be good for admission when the new date is determined.

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City and County Offices Closed Today
Mar05

City and County Offices Closed Today

  Although the City and County offices are closed today, one city worker was working hard to get some of the snow off of the pathways of Celebration Plaza.  As of 9 a.m. most city roads were still covered with slush and there was very little traffic in town.        

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Flooding Possible !
Mar04

Flooding Possible !

With the constant rain of the past few days, sleet and ice are not the only things to worry about.  Streams have reached capacity all over Hopkins County, and County officials warn drivers to take extra caution when traveling all roadways but especially the County Road system, as bridges could be compromised due to high water.  As always, NEVER drive around barricades and ALWAYS find an alternate route to avoid high water or...

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Tonight’s the Night ?????
Mar04

Tonight’s the Night ?????

    If you caught a glimpse of Hannah Kirby at the end of last night’s airing of “The Voice”, you were not alone.  We are thinking she will be on Tonight’s show even though tonight’s show is supposed to be a recap show.  Kirby Fever is high as everyone is on the edge of their seat waiting to see her highly anticipated audition in front of the four judges.  Everyone is hoping she gets at least...

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Sulphur Springs Tunes In Again for “The Voice”
Feb24

Sulphur Springs Tunes In Again for “The Voice”

Another episode of “The Voice” airs tonight on NBC at 7pm.  It will be another chance for us to catch Hannah Kirby’s audition.  Hannah’s website, www.hannahkirby.com confirms she auditioned for “The Voice” but unfortunately no one knows when the audition will appear or what the result will be until it airs.

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Please Protect your Pets !
Feb23

Please Protect your Pets !

Don’t forget to bring your pets inside, or provide sufficient shelter and a heat source.

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