Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, June 18th, 2019
For Sale: a “very nice” TV Armoire in a light oak finish. It has a large drawer for DVD storage and a shelf for components. Asking $75.00 or best offer for the armoire. If interested, or for more details, please call Pat at 903-885-5745. Pat can email you pictures of the item on request. Lost: A chicken coop, on FM 71 w. If found please call 409 354 6500. “It’s for my little girl.” Wanted: a good sized...
J.D. Franklin Honored At Street Unveiling, Ceremony
J.D. Franklin was honored Monday morning for his many civic contributions during a ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, which concluded with an unveiling of J.D. Franklin Drive. Franklin’s family, friends, church and community members gathered to recognize Franklin and celebrate the renaming of Jackson Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to College Street as J.D. Franklin Drive Monday. Gloria and J.D....
Metro Diner Suffers Minor Damage From Car Jumping Curb
The Metro Diner in Sulphur Springs has a little remodeling to do after a Dodge pickup jumped over a parking stop and impacted the wall of the diner around 9:30 AM Monday morning. According to a witness at the scene, two people were slightly injured inside the restaurant and at least one was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital with minor injuries. The driver backed up from the building, parking in the spot correctly and was...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 19th, 2019
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is this week’s Community Partner Sour Cream Enchiladas Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Frijoles Salsa Roasted Corn, Black Bean, Avocado and Lettuce Salad Warmed Tortillas and Butter Macerated Strawberries and Blueberries with Cream Topping Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Enjoy a nice lunch, visit with friends and relax. Hope to see...
Meal A Day Menu: June 17-21, 2019
Meal A Day Menu June 17-21, 2019 Monday — Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli and a Roll Tuesday –Sliced Ham, Red Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Wednesday — Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas, Garlic Sticks and Tossed Salad Friday — Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese, Malibu Vegetables and a...
Rachel Bramlett Crowned 2019 Dairy Festival Queen
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival culminated Saturday with the crowning of the 2019 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen during the annual pageant. Rachel Bramlett, daughter of Mark and Brenda Pope, was named the new queen. After a few comical moments in which 2018 Dairy Festival Kaitlyn Ferrill had difficulty getting the crown to turn loose from its secure position in her hair, Ferrill placed it atop Bramlett’s head. As the 2018...
‘A Living Legacy’ Celebration Honoring J.D. Franklin To Be Held Monday, June 17, At Morning Chapel MBC
J.D. Franklin A ceremony is scheduled Monday morning in honor of “A Living Legacy,” Sulphur Springs resident J.D. Franklin. The service will begin at 9 a.m. June 17 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller St. Sulphur Springs City Council at their June 4 meeting granted Minister Jason Lindley’s request to honor the community leader while he is alive by renaming a section of Jackson Street after...
Aiguier Cemetery Association Report
The Aiguier Cemetery Association held their annual meeting on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in the North Hopkins School Cafeteria. Following a delicious covered dish lunch, Charlie Vaughn presided over the business meeting. The group approved the minutes and financial reports, as presented by Jan Vaughn and Peggy Beck. The same officers were elected to another term. They are Charlie Vaughn, President; Betty Weir, Vice President; Peggy Beck,...
St Luke Missionary Baptist Church: Vacation Bible School
St Luke Missionary Baptist Church, on Airport Road, invites the public to attend their Vacation Bible School. VBS starts June 24th and run through June 28th. It is an evening VBS from 6pm 8:30 pm. The theme this year is On Safari. The congregation and Pastor Troy L Young welcome everyone to attend.
Ceremonial Send-off For Veterans Honor Flight
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom recognizes U.S. Navy Veteran Ronnie Whitlock and U.S. Army Veteran Keith Klein, who departed at 9 a.m. Friday on Honor Flight DFW for Washington, D.C., where they will tour the veterans memorials and attend a banquet. Many filled Celebration Plaza just before noon Thursday to honor two local Vietnam veterans with a send-off for a Veterans Honor Flight this weekend. U.S. Army veteran Keith Klein and...
