Pinky Cooper Honored for 30 Years On the Job at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department
On September 26, 1989, Pinky Cooper was hired at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department as a Receptionist by then-Sheriff Mark Bassham. On September 26, 2019, Pinky was honored at an anniversary reception hosted by Sheriff Lewis Tatum in the Department’s sallyport. Friends, family and co-workers were present. Pinky’s career has enabled her to work closely with four Sheriff’s, Mark Bassham, the late Bill...
The ‘Walk to Remember’ Mini-Walks Raise Awareness for Alzheimers Programs
Terrific Tuesdays supporters include Top Left, Stacy Wetzel who is Marketing Director for SS Imaging, which was host to today’s Mini-walk, and Bottom Right, Tammy Reardon, Director of the Terrific Tuesdays caregiver respite program Tammy Reardon planned ten different Mini-walks, or small group gatherings during September, which would get people talking about Alzheimers and dementia awareness, and help raise funding for the local...
Pursuing National Parks Experiences in Europe, Plus Local Fun, Recreation at Cooper Lake State Park
Steve Killian has been Park Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park since 2018 Steve Killian, Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park, carries the banner every day for an active lifestyle, and hopefully one where you get fresh air and sunshine! During his work and on his own, this active park employee walks or hikes every day, logging 4-5 miles and resulting in 10,000-12,000 steps per day or more. He reminds us that natural...
Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting of JBA Financial Services in Commerce
Sarah Alderman, a Financial Advisor at JBA Financial Services would like to invite the community to their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening reception on Thursday, September 26th from noon to 2pm. JBA Financial Services is located on Main Street in downtown, Commerce. Sarah is the wife of Charlie Alderman, former Sulphur Springs ISD High School Principal and current Superintendent of Schools for Commerce...
Pumpkin Season Opens at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs on I-30
Who doesn’t like an outdoor romp with the smell of Fall in the air, child’s play among colorful Autumn leaves, and pumpkins everywhere? Shannon Oaks Church is once again hosting a Pumpkin Patch that’s already experienced phenomenal growth! More families are visiting the popular Pumpkin Patch in Sulphur Springs each year! So, to accommodate the flow of children, teens and adults during October, this year’s...
You’re Invited to Open House at Winnsboro Center for the Arts on Saturday Sept. 28
An Open House at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts is set for Saturday September 28, 2019 from 6 pm until 9 pm. Everyone is invited to learn about the many activities, exhibits and events which are held there, and see the plans for a new Center for the Arts. Purple Velvet Fox will be providing entertainment during the Open House and refreshments will be served. WCA representatives will be there to conduct tours and explain the need...
An Invitation from Hopkins County Historical Society
A program on Texas gemstones will be presented during the regular meeting of the Hopkins Co. Historical Society on Thursday September 26, 2019 at 7pm in the setting of the new Winniford Building inside Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson Street. Wes Hampton, owner of Hampton House Jewelry and Rock Shop, located in downtown Sulphur Springs, will present the program and share interesting facts about his hobbies in native gemstones and...
Brick Street Vintage Market on a Perfect Day Downtown!
Linda Galligher did duty at the Information Center, as Marine Corps Detachment Top Sgt. John Desherow enjoys the Market The second-annual Downtown Business Alliance event ‘Brick Street Vintage Market’ saw 60 different vendor booths scattered around the downtown square and areas of Connolly Street….and a steady stream of shoppers browsing and purchasing the artisan-made products and objects of art! From quilts to...
National Emergency Preparedness Month Part 3:City, County a Team
Effects of heavy rainfall across parts of the county had already awakened first responders early on Friday with reports of rising water and stalled vehicles in the usual areas prone to flooding. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Assistant Emergency Coordinator Kristi Springfield were already on the job on September 20, 2019 before arriving at KSST for a Good Morning Show...
Operation Restore: A Good Step Has Been Made at Mel Haven Cemetery
Group photo of volunteers during Operation Restore, a recent work effort at Mel Haven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs Mel Haven Cemetery is an important part of local history in Hopkins County, and efforts launched on a recent clean-up day has sparked an encouraging start to restoration of the property. Located next to Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Mel Haven has been the final resting place of scores of black Americans since before 1900....
