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Teen Jailed After Bond Revoked; 3 Others Arrested On Warrants
Nov21

Teen Jailed After Bond Revoked; 3 Others Arrested On Warrants

November 19, 2021 – At least three people were booked into Hopkins County jail on warrants, and one man was arrested at the courthouse after his probation was revoked, according to arrest and jail reports. DeAnthony Rayon Moore DeAnthony Rayon Moore, 19, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Hopkins County Courthouse on an order revoking his bond on a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but...

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Odell Reportedly In Stable Condition In Tyler ICU
Nov21

Odell Reportedly In Stable Condition In Tyler ICU

Mike Odell Former Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Odell remains in the ICU at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Thursday; his condition was reported to be “about the same” this morning. Odell made it through pelvic surgery to put screws in both sides of his pelvis, and is listed in stable condition in ICU. His wife, Rose, reports that his recovery will be a long road, reported a family friend, who notes, “the...

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12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6
Nov21

12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6

November 21, 2019 – As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are preparing for a spectacular Christmas Light Parade. The 12th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by Carriage House Manor, will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. As the sky darkens, the festively illuminated parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers along the parade...

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Douglass ECLC Partnering With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Nov21

Douglass ECLC Partnering With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Families Invited To Register All Children Age 4 Or Younger To Receive Free Books Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and hopes to get all Hopkins County children, 4 years old or younger, registered to receive free books. “Two years ago, Mothers’ Culture Club generously provided seed money to get the program up and running. With the district’s decision...

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Chamber Connection For Nov. 21, 2019
Nov21

Chamber Connection For Nov. 21, 2019

By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2019 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit preparing for Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Many people...

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Bright Star VIP Event Success
Nov20

Bright Star VIP Event Success

Community members began waiting outside Bright Star theater before 4 p.m. Wednesday. The line extended into the parking lot by the opening event. While not all theaters were filled to capacity, they did pack quite a crowd for Bright Star’s Red Carpet VIP Event Wednesday night. Community members had begun arriving at the East Shannon Road movie theater by 4 p.m. and by the official opening of the newly renovated facility, the...

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Many Excited For Opening Event For Bright Star Cinema
Nov20

Many Excited For Opening Event For Bright Star Cinema

Anticipation is building for the VIP Red-Carpet event for the newly renovated Bright Star Cinema. The theater will be officially open Thursday, but many dedicated movie fans were in line by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in hopes of being among the individuals who will enjoy a free movie, popcorn and sodas at the Nov. 20 event. Although invitations were handed out in the community, the event will be first come, first served until each screening...

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Tira News For Nov. 20, 2019
Nov20

Tira News For Nov. 20, 2019

By Jan Vaughn Mark your calendars for the Tira Community Christmas Party, which is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Brisket will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and come enjoy a time of visiting with your neighbors. Santa will be stopping by to visit with the kids! Also, we will be collecting canned goods for the Tira Food Pantry. The Tira City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on...

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Bright Star Cinemas Poised For Wednesday VIP Event, Official Nov. 21 Opening
Nov20

Bright Star Cinemas Poised For Wednesday VIP Event, Official Nov. 21 Opening

Bright Star Cinema, 621 East Shannon Road Bright Star Cinemas is poised for their 6:30 p.m. VIP Red Carpet Event tonight, and KSST got a sneak peak at the newly renovated building as well as information local movie-goers are dying to know. First, the Nov. 20 event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and few remarks. Those interested will be invited to look around the updated lobby and concessions area, which includes an...

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*Updated* Former Commissioner Injured In Tractor Accident
Nov20

*Updated* Former Commissioner Injured In Tractor Accident

Mike Odell *Updated Information* Mike Odell was in stable condition as of 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon (November 20th) following surgery on pelvis. Former Hopkins County Commissioner Mike Odell was reportedly injured Tuesday evening in a tractor accident. Emergency officials dispatched at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 19. Emergency dispatchers were told a where a man had been run over by a tractor in the area of County Road 2431, south of Como,...

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