Dr. Matthew M. Johnson, CHRISTUS Interventional Pain Management Therapy
Dr. Matthew M. Johnson At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Pain Management, Dr. Matthew Johnson is seeing patients with neck, back and joint pain and other types of pain. “From head to toe, including headaches, neck pain, middle back and lower back pain, diabetic nerve pain, sciatica, compression fractures, even patients with failed neck and back surgery syndromes, we treat these complaints and more. Therapies have been developed that...
Hats Off to the Busy Volunteers at Meal a Day!
Volunteer Nancy Rooks stirs pots of Hopkins County Stew prepared at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center for Meal-a Day recipients. From preparation to packing to delivery to the door, this vital weekday service is handled exclusively by caring volunteers On any given weekday, approximately 150 senior shut ins on six designated routes receive a delicious, nutritious meal delivered to their door with a smile and kind word....
Dr. McDearmont, General Surgeon Seeing Patients at CHRISTUS Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
After moving to Sulphur Springs seven years ago, Dr. Scott McDearmont found a welcome home in Hopkins County for his experience as a General Surgeon, a field in which he he continues to serve. Right now, as he and many other specialists are also lending their expertise where most needed. Dr. McDearmont is treating patients at the CHRISTUS Comprehensive Wound Healing Center, or Wound Care department. Dr. Scott McDearmont, General...
On Being Kind: Mom’s Birthday Wave Parade!
Mrs. Marjorie West was turning 91, and each birthday has been an opportunity for her four daughters and the numerous grand-and great-grandchildren to show their love and appreciation of their ‘Nannie’. This year was different though, because of social distancing. How were they going to have a celebration she would enjoy AND keep it a secret? Leave it to a schoolteacher! Johnna West, Lee Gifford, Carol Crowson and Ann Lary...
Dr. Blake Cross, Family MD Speaks on CHRISTUS Clinic Avenues for Keeping Patients Healthy When Needing to See Their Doctor
Dr. Blake Cross has been a Family Medicine practitioner with the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs since 2019. His office is inside the Medical Plaza building next to the hospital at 105 Medical Circle. Dr. Cross called the KSST studios on Monday April 6, 2020 with encouraging information about protections in place for patients needing to see their doctor during the current COVID-19 health crisis. The following...
Lake Fork’s ‘Patriots Sporting Challenge’ to Benefit ‘Folds of Honor’ Has Been Postponed Til 2021
from Garry Schnabel, PSC Board Chairman We are sorry to report that we are postponing our 2020 Lake Fork Challenge event so as not to exacerbate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Like most, we have been monitoring the spread of the virus and following closely the recommendations of the President, his team of advisors and CDC. While we realize that up to this point the incidence of the disease has been low within our geographical area,...
‘Claws for a Cause’…SS Rotary Club’s Annual Crawfish Boil Cancelled
The annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser planned by the Sulphur Springs Rotary Club has been cancelled for Spring 2020. ‘Claws for a Cause’ tickets purchased and sponsorships will be refunded. Everyone is urged to stay safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
Yantis Catfish Classic Set for May 3/4 Postponed Til Fall
Jerry E. Miller, former Mayor of Yantis and Director of the Yantis Catfish Classic announced that the 2020 Catfish Classic Tournament has been postponed and will now be held on the first weekend in October 2020, from The Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork. If you have already entered the tournament, contact the Minnow Bucket to move your reservations to the October 3/4 dates. The annual Classic has long served as a well-attended...
Cancellations/Closures on Community Calendar
If your church, group or non-profit organization has an announcement for the public, please send it to us at [email protected]. Or you can print or write out your announcement and leave it in the message box on the KSST front door, and we will make the announcement for you. As of April 1, 2020, Hopkins County officials are reporting three cases of Coronavirus in the county. Local Emergency Management officials urge everyone to follow...
Prayer Vigil Set for April 5 at SS High School Parking Lot
2nd HOPKINS COUNTY PRAYER VIGIL – PLEASE JOIN IN AND SPREAD THE WORD! Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” We would like to invite the people of Hopkins County to join together in prayer on Sunday, April 5, 2020 from 8:00p.m. – 8:30p.m. Where: SSHS Student Parking Lot When: Sunday- April 5, 2020 from 8:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. How it works: Please arrive and STAY IN YOUR VEHICLES!...
