Walk Like MADD Gets Another Boost From A Local Business
The Northeast Texas Walk Like MADD received another boost Monday from a local business to help underwrite the costs of hosting the 2021 event. Last month, Jay Hodge Chevrolet became the premiere sponsor for the 9th annual Walk Like MADD in Sulphur Springs, donating not only $3,500 but also hosting a fundraiser inside the business, donating $25 for every test drive at the dealership on April 24 and, hosting a hot dog and hamburger...
2 Arrested Over The Weekend On Felony Warrants
Two men were arrested over the weekend in Hopkins County on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland(HCSO jail photo) Lamar Street Arrest Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland was arrested at 12:05 p.m. May 22 on Lamar Street on a violation of parole warrant. Sulphur Springs Police Office Sean Hoffman, aware of the warrant, reported seeing the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man sitting in a vehicle outside of...
Three Vehicle Mishaps Result In Arrests
Three vehicle mishaps which landed two cars and a truck in the ditch resulted in two misdemeanor charges and one DWI arrest over the weekend. SH 11 East Crash A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputy just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday reported seeing what appeared to be a vehicle crash while patrolling. One side of the Dodge Ram pickup was halfway in the ditch on the wrong side of the County Road 2321-State Highway 11 east intersection...
Virginia Lindley
Graveside service for Virginia Lindley, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021m at Restlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Lindley answered God’s call on May 20, 2021, in Mesquite, Texas. Mrs. Lindley entered this world on May 24, 1934, in Hopkins County, Texas, to John and Norris “Susie” (Curlin) Kelly. She married Raymond E. Duffey who preceded her in death. She later married Willie Lindley. Virginia...
Woman Jailed On Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute Charge
A Sulphur Springs woman caught driving without a valid license ended up in jail on a felony controlled substance with intent to distribute charge Sunday morning. KELSEY DEVON CARRILLO aka SARAH ANDREA KIJINITCHEE(HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman spotted the 29-year-old driving he knew did not have a valid driver’s license, driving a Hyundai Elantra at 10:26 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, on Oak Avenue and...
Tom Stewart
A memorial service for Thomas “Tom” Michael Stewart, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Myra Wilson Chapel with Military Honors provided by the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Tom passed away on December 11, 2020. He is survived by wife, Carolyn; daughters, Elizabeth Jane Stewart (Joseph Pignatello) of Hamden, Connecticut, Alice Freeman Stewart (Kevin Swanson) of Thetford Center, Vermont,...
Hopkins County Receives A+ Financial Rating
Hopkins County last week received an A+ financial last week from the outside agency that evaluated the county’s finances, Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and Judge Robert Newsom reported during Monday morning’s regular Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. “Our financial situation in Hopkins County came out an A+ and we are so thankful,” Newsom said. “The citizens stayed with us. The...
Meal A Day Menu For May 24-28, 2021
The meals are prepared at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center five days a week for Meal A Day program recipients. The Meal A Day Menu for May 24-28, 2021, includes: Monday – Apricot Glazed Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Broccoli and Cauliflower, RollTuesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and RollThursday – Chicken Spaghetti, English...
A Special Day – Possibly New Traditions – For SSHS Seniors
A formal commencement ceremony is scheduled next Friday evening to officially signal the end of the Sulphur Springs Class of 2021’s high school education. The Sulphur Springs senior class also enjoyed one last chance to hang out together as a class during Senior Shut-Out Friday. However, Sulphur Springs High School spent Thursday celebrating the 12th graders’ successes with honors and awards programs and activities all day...
SSHS Students Receive More Than $3.1 Million In Scholarships, Awards
Sulphur Springs High School seniors have received more than $3.1 million in scholarships and financial awards, which were announced during Thursday afternoon’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The 27 SSHS 12th graders ranked in the top 10 percent of the graduating seniors were also all recognized as UIL scholars. Nearly half of the amount announced Thursday, an estimated $1.5 million, went to students planning to enter the military....
