Upcoming Senior Citizens Center Events: Medicare Choices Class, 42 Tournament
Jun23

Upcoming Senior Citizens Center Events: Medicare Choices Class, 42 Tournament

If your age 55 or older and looking for something to do, be sure to stop by the Senior Citizens Center. There’s always something going on there, from activities and fitness exercises to valuable educational sessions. In addition to special annual favorites and special events, there are weekly and monthly programs offered as well. Medicare Information Session This Friday, June, 24, at 11 a.m. “Medicare Choices with the...

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Information From the Robotics Coding Camp Held at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Jun23

Information From the Robotics Coding Camp Held at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs

ROBOTICS CODING CAMP The Paris Junior College Robotics Coding Camp has been conducted this week at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with 16 sixth, seventh and eighth graders participating. PJC computer science instructor Cedric Crawford is the camp instructor. Above, 7th grader Kayden Pierce has completed building his vehicle and uses a remote control to demonstrate it.  Paris Junior College Coding camp

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Both Suspects In June 13 Murder Now In Custody At Hopkins County Jail
Jun23

Both Suspects In June 13 Murder Now In Custody At Hopkins County Jail

June 23, 2022 – The two murder suspects Hopkins County officers tracked from Texas to Missouri last Wednesday night are now in Hopkins County jail on one murder charge each, according to arrest and jail reports. Aleigha Denise Coble (HCSO jail photo) The pair, accused of killing and dumping a 35-year-old man’s body in a wooded area, were transported Wednesday afternoon, June 22, 2022, by Hopkins County Sheriff’s...

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New Slate Of Officers Appointed To City Boards
Jun22

New Slate Of Officers Appointed To City Boards

2 Recently Elected City Councilmen, Mayor, Pro Tem, New Planning & Zoning Committee Member Administered Oath This week, Twila Gill took the oath of office for her new position on the City of Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission. She is among the new slate of officers appointed this month to serve on city board, two recently elected City Councilmen and recently reorganized City Council officers. Sulphur Springs...

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*Updated: Emergency Sirens Will NOT Be Tested Today
Jun22

*Updated: Emergency Sirens Will NOT Be Tested Today

Emergency sirens were originally scheduled to be tested in Sulphur Springs today, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management at noon. However, due to the National Weather Service’s current prediction of potential cloud cover and showers and thunderstorms into the afternoon, city officials have decided to delay the test until a day when the weather is predicted to be clear and sunny, with no potential...

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Learn More About the Welding Program at Paris Junior College
Jun21

Learn More About the Welding Program at Paris Junior College

SPARKS FLYING Donavon Thurneberry, a student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop, has the sparks flying as he works on a project. To learn more about the welding program or other workforce education opportunities, call the campus at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College welding Throneberry

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Colbie Glenn Crowned 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen
Jun20

Colbie Glenn Crowned 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen

The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival culminated Saturday night with Colbie Glenn being crowned at the conclusion of the Queen Coronation Pageant. Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Coronation Pageant — Saturday, June 18, 2022, in SSHS Auditorium at Hopkins County Civic Center Glenn, daughter of Jason and Hayley Glenn, said winning the title of 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival seemed unbelievable. It’s something she’s...

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2022 Juneteenth Celebration In Sulphur Springs
Jun19

2022 Juneteenth Celebration In Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs residents held a Juneteenth celebration Saturday with a parade, games, food and fellowship at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs. First thing Saturday morning, the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration kicked off with the 2nd Annual Run to Freedom Semi-2k Run was held for those Juneteenth Parade 2022, Pacific Park, Sulphur Springs2022 Juneteenth Parade and Celebration, Pacific Park, Sulphur Springs2022 Juneteenth Parade and...

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Meal A Day Menu – June 20-24, 2022
Jun19

Meal A Day Menu – June 20-24, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of June 20-24, 2022 includes: Monday – Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Sauerkraut and Corn Bread.Wednesday – Chicken Cuisine, Carrots and Normandy Vegetables.Thursday – Corn...

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Paris District Road Report for June 20, 2022
Jun18

Paris District Road Report for June 20, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 20, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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