SSISD Board Approves Two New SSMS Coaches At Special Meeting Wednesday
Sulphur Springs Wildcats The Sulphur Springs school board approved two more coaching hires for Wildcats Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens at a special meeting Wednesday, June 26. Both of these new coaches will be at Sulphur Springs Middle School. One of the coaches, Easton Silman, is a former Wildcats’ football and baseball player. Silman, son of Wildcats Football and Baseball Assistant Coach Bruce Silman, will be...
Cyber Tips Regarding Online Solicitation of Minors For Photos Leads to Sulphur Springs Man’s Arrest
Jose Alberto Lopez Tips made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a Sulphur Springs resident soliciting minors online for photographs lead Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators to a 21-year-old Sulphur Springs resident and a minor he allegedly admitted to being in a sexual relationship with.HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Wade Sheets reported receiving numerous cyber tips...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Holding Girlfriend At Gunpoint
Justin Arley Bryant A Sulphur Springs man, 19, was taken into custody at Buford Park Thursday evening after he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint when she attempted to end their relationship.Sulphur Springs police were reportedly dispatched at 7:28 p.m. June 27 to Buford Park, where a female was allegedly being held by a man at gunpoint. Upon arrival at the park, officers reportedly located the female and the suspect, identified in...
Central Baptist To Hold 70th Anniversary Celebration
Central Baptist Church’s 70th anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, June 30, with special guests, food and fellowship. A combined service for all ages will begin at 10:30 a.m. No formal Sunday school will be held June 30, but all are welcome arrive early for fellowship at 9:30; breakfast will be provided. Bro. Don Baier will be the special guest speaker and worship will be led by Jason Starrett for the anniversary service....
Man Who Allegedly Followed Former Girlfriend After Disturbance Jailed For DWI
A 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man alleged to have followed his ex-girlfriend from a disturbance toward the sheriff’s office ended up going to jail for drunk driving, according to sheriff’s reports. Sulphur Springs police first became aware of the man after stopping a white pickup about 2:50 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Rosemont Street for a taillight violation. As he did, the officer reported seeing a white Toyota...
Sulphur Springs Woman Served With Eviction Notice, Misdemeanor Warrant
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was not only served with an eviction notice but taken to jail on a misdemeanor theft warrant Wednesday evening.Precinct 2 Constable Bill Allan, accompanied by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Deputy Chris Baumann, went to a Helm Lane apartment to serve the female resident with eviction papers. He was also informed the woman was wanted for theft of service.Allan reported talking to...
Police Seek Tips Regarding June 24 Gas Station Robbery
Sulphur Springs Police are seeking help in locating a suspect who reportedly robbed a West Industrial Drive Shamrock gas station Monday morning. The suspect, described as a black male with dreadlocks, reportedly had a mask covering his face when he entered #1 Stop at 5:55 a.m. June 24. The man allegedly sprayed mace into the clerkâs face, spoke to her and left with money, SSPD Sgt. Brandon Mayes said Tuesday. The store clerk was...
State Highway 19 Traffic Stop Results In Passenger’s Arrest On A Felony Warrant
Christopher Lee Whitaker A State Highway 19 north traffic stop resulted in a felony arrest Wednesday. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a GMC flatbed pickup at 7:24 p.m. June 26 on SH 19 north at County Road 4760 for a traffic violation. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as 43-year-old Christopher Lee Whitaker of Sulphur Springs, allegedly showed signs of nervousness while Davis was talking to the...
Winnsboro Man Jailed After Methamphetamine Found In Flashlight In His Vehicle
Kenneth Kevin Kirtley A 57-year-old Winnsboro man was arrested on a controlled substance charge after suspected methamphetamine was found in a flashlight in his vehicle. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman was dispatched at 6:26 a.m. Wednesday to the 1200 block of North Jackson Street, where the man was reported to have been sitting inside a parked Chevrolet Trailblazer for more than an hour. Upon arrival, Hoffman reported...
Chamber Connection for June 27, 2019
Gordmans to host a ribbon cutting On June 27, Bealls will officially close and become Gordmans of Sulphur Springs. They will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on the 27th at 9 a.m. Please make plans to attend and welcome Gordmans to Sulphur Springs. 28th anniversary of the Independence Day celebration on Celebration Plaza Mark your calendars for a stunning and memorable night of a free concert and fireworks presented...
