KIA Memorial Dedication, Disabled Veteran Statue Unveiling A Well Attended, Moving Event
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday evening with community members paying tribute to the fallen and respect for those who have served during a special dedication and unveiling ceremony. The occasion was a more solemn one, bringing a tear to many an eye at the ringing of the bell as each local hero who was killed in action was named; each name and the year they paid the ultimate price in service to their country is listed on three of...
Several Schools Hosting Programs, Special Events Nov. 11 For Local Veterans
Many of our local schools have programs and other activities planned Nov. 11 to honor local veterans for their service. Below are some that KSST has been made aware of: Sulphur Springs High School will host a reception at 12 noon Monday, Nov. 11, in the SSHS Library, with a special program to follow at 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All past and present military are invited to attend. The SSHS Band will perform and the event...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 11-15, 2019
Monday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday — Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Broccoli Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Sliced Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Malibu Vegetables and a Roll Friday — Taco Soup, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Saturday Sign Up At The County Courthouse
On the first day of filing for places on the March party primary ballots and for independent candidates to file declarations of intent, the Republican Party held a Sign up in the in the District Courtroom at the Hopkins County Courthouse. Among those who turned out Saturday morning, Nov. 9, at the sign up were (pictured above) Dustanna Hyde Rabe, County Attorney; Donnie Wisenbaker, Republican County Chairman; Judge Eddie Northcutt,...
‘Person Of Interest’ In Homicide Found
Nov 9, 2019 – James Kilgore, the man local authorities identified as a “person of interest” in a homicide, was located Saturday night. Kilgore was found by deputies from what was reported as an apparent gunshot suicide, with his dog near the Tira boat ramp last night, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tanner Crump. A manhunt was launched Friday afternoon and authorities continued to search...
Larry Ferrell
Funeral Service for Larry “Cooter” Ferrell, age 69, of Posey, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019, at Posey Baptist Church with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery with Ronny Ferrell, Glenn Ferrell, Josh Ferrell, Jake Ferrell, Alex Ferrell, Dylan Odom, Brad Wood, and Kevin Campbell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
Commissioners To Select Bid For Building Project
Hopkins County Commissioner Court Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Department Members To Be Recognized Monday, Nov. 11, by Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Friday received three bids to construct a new building on county property at the corner of Rosemont and Houston streets. During their regular meeting Monday at 9 a.m., the commissioners are slated to announce those bids as well as the one they feel will best meet...
Hopkins County Records For Nov. 8, 2019
Divorces Confirmed Final Kayla Anderson and Brandon AndersonTarryn Lynn Bellassai and Antonio Salvatore BellassaiJason Wayne Crossland and Patricia Lee CrosslandBarbara Faye Litton and Claude Earl LittonKevin Ray Sharp and Amber Gayle SharpChance Parker Wilson and Allison Leeann Wilson Applications For Marriage Licenses Anthony J. Swenke and Lashay Brooke Powell Seth Adam Savage and Kaitlyn Danielle Gipson Emmett James Loper and Haley...
Shawls Of Love Donates To Wesley Oaks Memory Care
Shawls of Love Ladies display items they’ve made to brighten others’ day. The Shawls of Love volunteers have done it again. They brought smiles to faces in Wesley Oaks Memory Care with the donations of shawls, booties, scarves and throws. Sulphur Springs Imaging Center served as sponsor and participated in these blessings. The Shawls of Love Ladies meet at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center on the fourth Monday of...
TxDOT Wants You to Help #EndTheStreakTX
We can halt the string of daily deaths on Texas roadways By Noel S. Paramanantham, P.E., Texas Department of Transportation, Paris District Engineer Noel S. Paramanantham PARIS – Nov. 7, 2019 marked a sad anniversary for Texas. The last deathless day on Texas roadways occurred 19 years ago on Nov. 7, 2000. Since then, at least one person has died each day in highway crashes in Texas. Sadder still, crash statistics show us that, on...
