Parking Project In Progress At Sheriff's Office
A rocked area is being converted to provide additional parking at the sheriff’s office. The New Year at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office started Thursday with a new project in progress at the sheriff’s office. County employees and inmates are creating four additional parking spaces behind the building near the sally port. “We are utilizing some dead space to create some additional parking. We’ve had a...
SSPD: Attempt To Locate Wanted Person Results In Location of Suspected Methamphetamine, 2 Arrests
An attempt by local officers to locate a wanted person Wednesday night didn’t reveal the sought individual, but did reportedly turn up suspected methamphetamine and two felony arrests, according to police reports. William James Ragsdale Rodney Edward Petrea Jr. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zachary Brown reported that while police were searching a Calvert Street residence, they entered a room and found two males. Inside was the...
Chamber Connection For Jan. 2, 2020
Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here is your chance … the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (administrator, counselor, diagnostician or teacher) “Outstanding Para...
Man Reportedly Injured In Tractor-Vehicle Crash
A man was reportedly hospitalized following a crash involving a vehicle and tractor on Hillcrest Drive New Year’s Eve. The crash was reported to emergency dispatchers shortly before 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2019. A vehicle and tractor reportedly collided in the 1200 block of South Hillcrest Drive; a man was reported to have been ejected from the tractor. The man was reportedly treated at a Tyler trauma center for injuries sustained in...
Car Found Submerged In Lake Sulphur Springs
A car suspected to be a stolen vehicle was recovered from Lake Sulphur Springs New Year’s Day, according to police. A car was located earlier in the week by fishers and pulled out of Lake Sulphur Springs. Fishermen on Lake Sulphur Springs earlier in the week were reportedly using sonar to look at the bottom of the lake. Utilizing the tool, they found what they believed to be a vehicle in the lake. The anglers contacted...
Tradin' Post for Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Found: A small, friendly, sandy brown colored dog with leash and collar has been found on FM 71 in Nelta community. To be reunited with lost pet, owner may call 903-945-2606. For Sale: women’s Nike short sleeve shirts. “All are brand new still in packages.” All shirts are $20.00 each. If interested, or for more info., please call or text at 903-440-2337. I have a brown shelf for sale. It has 4 shelves. Asking 10.00....
Have A Bright, Happy New Year
Observe Safety Precautions If Incorporating Fireworks Into Annual Celebration Fireworks are for many as much a traditional part of New Year’s celebrations as a toast and kiss at midnight and eating cabbage and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. However, without a few precautions, a fun celebration can quickly become a hazardous situation. Eight people died and over 12,000 in the United States were injured badly enough to...
Celebrate New Year's Safely, By Observing Traffic And Other Laws
As you prepare to celebrate the New Year with friends and family, those planning to be out on the road are reminded to drive carefully, courteously and lawfully. Those who plan to consume alcoholic beverages are reminded to either stay at their celebratory location or designate a drive who has not consumed beverages to get you home or call for Uber or other driving service. Many AAA clubs offer safe ride services for members and...
Texas Company Issues Recall Of Fresh Veggie Ramen Due To Eggs Packed With Noodles
A Texas company over the weekend issued a voluntary recalled of its Cece’s® Veggie Co. brand Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth (11.5 oz, UPC 5228700653), because the separately packaged egg (branded Peckish) that is included in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is yet another company issuing a product recall because it contains hard-boiled egg products that may have been...
Tradin' Post for Monday, December 30th, 2019
For Sale: women’s Nike short sleeve shirts. “All are brand new still in packages.” All shirts are $20.00 each. If interested, or for more info., please call or text at 903-440-2337. I have a brown shelf for sale. It has 4 shelves. Asking 10.00. Please text or call 903-440-2337 For Sale: free-range brown eggs. Asking $2 a dozen for eggs small to medium in size. Asking $3 a dozen for eggs Large to extra-large in size....
