Cumby Pair Jailed On Child Neglect Charges
2 Other Arrested On Felony Warrants November 16, 2020 – A Cumby pair was jailed on child neglect, abandoning or endangering a children charges Saturday. Two others were arrested on felony warrants as well over the weekend. Criminal Negligence Warrants Crystal Ann Sievers and John Robert Sievers Jr. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Todd Evans and Deputy Richard Brantley, aware of outstanding warrants, went to the...
Georgia Woman Accused Of Slashing At Deputies With A Knife, Injuring One, Biting Another
A 31-year-old Savannah, Georgia woman was accused of slashing at deputies with a knife and biting another deputy, when the officers attempted to taken her into custody on a Travis County assault of public servant warrant, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Chris Baumann and Justin Wilkerson around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, were alerted a wanted person was expected to be traveling in a pickup...
Vehicle Burglaries And Thefts Cleared Within 12 Hours Of HCSO Notification
Vehicle burglaries and thefts were cleared with two arrests and recovery of stolen property in less than 12 hours of the offenses being reported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Sheriff Lewis Tatum credits the quick work of Investigator Dennis Findley, Sgt. Todd Evans and the patrol officers in locating the suspects and the stolen items, and commends their efforts. Findley said deputies were...
Celebrating E.A. Junell Jr. On His 100th Birthday
The Hopkins County community is invited to help celebrate E.A. Junell Jr. on his 100th birthday, Nov. 16, 2020. He resides at Wesley House, where a drive-by celebration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16. E.A. Junell Jr. What does 100 years look like? Well, for E.A it started in Cumby, Texas, where he was born to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell. E.A. had one brother, Billie and one sister, Donnie. Quite the athlete, E.A. won...
Canvassing The Vote This Week
Three elected governing boards will be canvassing the vote from the Nov. 3 Elections during meetings later this week. Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court has called a special session at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St. Hopkins County seal In addition to canvassing the votes from the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election, the Commissioners...
Nov. 16-20 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 9-13 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear and Potato Chips Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken Over Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Spring Roll Wednesday — Taco Soup, Cheese,...
Wildcats Basketball Team Stages Late Rally That Falls Short In Season Opener
The Wildcats Basketball Team, playing short handed due to some injuries, made a furious fourth quarter run against Tyler Legacy that just came up short in the season opener Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The senior-laden Red Raiders held on to take a 65-61 win. The Red Raiders took a 12 point lead into the fourth quarter. In a high scoring first quarter, the Wildcats led 19-18. The Red...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Following Shoplifting Incident
A 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday following a shoplifting incident at Walmart, according to police and jail reports. Fred Lindley Jr. (HCSO jail photos) Fred “Wild Boy” Lindley Jr. allegedly walked past the last point of sale at Walmart with merchandise that had not been paid for and was detained for shoplifting around 4:15 p.m. Friday, store personnel reportedly told Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas...
Greenville Takes A Football Playoff Spot Away From The Wildcats With 47-27 Win
The Greenville Lions won the battle with the Wildcats for a playoff spot Friday night, Nov. 13, taking a 47-27 zone win at Cotton Ford Stadium in Greenville. The Wildcats trailed by only 6 points at the half but the Lions scored 20 straight points in the second half to put the game away. Wildcats vs. Lions in Greenville, Nov. 13, 2020, zone game In a competitive first half, the Wildcats hung with the Lions. The Wildcats scored on...
Lady Cats Volleyball Rallies Past Longview At Home To Win District Championship
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team, playing a match they had to win to claim sole possession of the district championship, dropped the first set to Longview before coming back to win three straight sets in a 3-1 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday, Nov. 13. The Lady Lobos took the first set, 25-19. Then, the Lady Cats took the last three sets in the match, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-18. The Lady Cats finished up district...
