Paris Junior College Offering One Free 8-Week Class
PJC offering one free 8-week class; deadline to register is Monday, March 21 To assist those affected by COVID-19, Paris Junior College is offering one free eight-week flex term class, starting Monday, March 21. PJC will be closed for Spring Break March 14-18, so students would be advised to register by Friday, March 11. “Our region’s decline in the number of students enrolled in higher education is a problem not...
Sulphur Springs City Council Eyeing Renewal Of Curfew For Unaccompanied Minors
Sulphur Springs City Council, on first reading, approved renewal of Ordinance No. 2762, establishing a curfew for unaccompanied minors. Light pole and banner on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, during the regular City Council meeting on March 1, 2022, said the ordinance gives officers an option that serves as a safety measure, offering officers a legal option in dealing with...
Trading Post for March 03, 2022
Wanted: used stump grinder, any size, running or not. 9O33484498 Treadmill bought on Amazon, still in carton never opened. Folds and can be stored under bed or in closet. Asking 200.00 dollars, just what it cost. If interested call 903 439 6526 for details. Fresh eggs for sale 2.00 a dz. 291 c.r. 3585 Dike, Tx. Or call 903-348-6167 Two dogs to a good home. One neutered male, one is not neutered. Both would make great farm dogs. Their...
Jail Inspection, LED Light Renovations, Website Service Agreement Discussed By Commissioners
LED Light renovations for three county facilities, a website service agreement, recent jail inspection, and the Texas opioid multi-district litigation settlement agreement offers were discussed this week during the regular Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. Jail Inspection The Hopkins County jail received another exceptional rating of 100 during a recent Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspection, according to Hopkins...
Republican, Democratic Party Primary Election Results For March 1, 2022
While some US and state races for party nominations were determined in the March 1 Primary Elections, others will require a runoff election in May to determine whose name will be on November ballots. The local candidates for county officers ran unopposed for their party’s nomination and face no challengers from the other party either. County Elections Below are the votes received for local county offices held by the candidates,...
Trading Post for March 02, 2022
Fresh eggs for sale 2.00 a dz. 291 c.r. 3585 Dike, Tx. Or call 903-348-6167 Two dogs to a good home. One neutered male, one is not neutered. Both would make great farm dogs. Their owner recently passed away and they need a great place to live and run. Formal dresses, skirts, tops, and wraps suitable for proms, mother of bride, cocktail parties, or other formal occasions. Various colors and sizes ranging from small to X-large. These...
Texas High Rallies, Beats Lady Cats Soccer 2-1
Women’s soccer led 1-0 at the half before giving up two goals en route to a 2-1 loss to Texas High on Tuesday, Mar. 1 Kylie Clark scored thanks to a perfectly placed kick on an even better corner from Haylee Schultz. Unfortunately for the Lady Cats, their excitement didn’t last long as the visiting Lady Tigers put in two unanswered in the second period to beat Sulphur Springs 2-1 on Tuesday. The loss on Mar. 1 officially...
Wildcats Soccer Beats Texas High 3-2
Men’s soccer got a much-needed win Tuesday, Mar. 1 to stay in the hunt for the 3 seed. Sulphur Springs beat Texas High in Texarkana 3-2 on Tuesday thanks to two big penalty kicks for the Wildcats. Alex Yanez scored the first goal of the game thanks to a PK. Yanez was not alone, as Edgar Salazar put one in on a PK as well to give Sulphur Springs the edge in the 3-2 victory. Salazar also assisted on a goal, with Bryan...
Wildcats Basketball Hits Third-Round Roadblock in 42-32 Regional Quarterfinal Loss to Lufkin
Sulphur Springs saw their basketball season come to an end to Lufkin 42-32 on Tuesday, Mar. 1. The loss in the Regional Quarterfinal to the Panthers ended men’s basketball’s postseason run. In a game reminiscent of the Grit ’n’ Grind era of basketball, both teams struggled to make shots early as defense proved to be the victor early. Coach Brandon Shaver’s team led 17-14 at the half. While both teams struggled...
Announcing This Year’s Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College
Photo cutline 1: Nominees for 2022 Mr. and Miss PJC are shown before the ceremony. From left are Seth Daugherty, Rachel Roebuck, Beau Brewer, Stephanie Sanders, Sean Curtis, Stephanie Chico, Justin Eudy, Jessika Roberts, Brandon Matkin (standing in as escort for Connor Kirkley, who was not present), and Jayda Carter. Paris Junior College king and queen nominees picture Photo cutline 2: 2022 Mr. and Miss PJC Jessika Roberts and Beau...
