Hopkins County United Way Another $15,000 Closer To Goal
Hopkins County United Way is $15,000 closer to meeting this year’s $150,000 campaign goal, which will benefit 18 local nonprofit agencies. As of the second campaign workers report meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, HCUW had raised a total of $26,522.27. Shelly Trammel and Jennifer Heitman give an update on CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs’ campaign for United Way After the kickoff of the 2022-2023 campaign...
Wildcat Golf Wins Mount Pleasant Invitational
Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his squad had a fantastic outing Monday, Oct. 10 in Mt. Pleasant. Sulphur Springs won the invitational, shooting 327 as a team. Monday’s win came thanks in large part due to Caleb Kesting, who took home 1st place with a score of 70 (-2). From there, men’s golf more or less shot as a team. Nick Burney was next up at 83, followed closely by Noah Newsom (No. 4 golfer for Sulphur Springs) coming in at...
Commissioners Court Approves HCSO Vehicle Financing Agreement, Road Materials Bids
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved financing agreements for four new vehicles for HCSO and road materials bids during the regular court session this week. Sheriff’s Office Vehicles The Commissioners Court approved a financing agreement for four Tahoes for HCSO through American National Leasing at a rate of 3.45% for three of the vehicles and 4.25% for the fourth vehicle. “These are Tahoes that have already been...
Trading Post for October 12, 2022
Smith Corona MPN: KA11 Model: Wordsmith 100 KA11 electric typewriter, auto word correction, ribbon barely used, typewriter is in great working condition, asking $40 called 903.440.5523 for pic or question For Sale: The Electronic Communicator 2 electric typewriter. Asking $50.00 for it… Also, for sale, a Tenn-Aire stainless steel, three burner hooded gas grill. It has a side burner, side shelf, and a “Braking...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 287,850 Reasons To Go Pink
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News — October 10, 2022CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness This past Friday night, I was pleased to see many of...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, Fire Department Observe Fire Prevention Week
Residents Reminded To Change Batteries In Smoke Detectors, Have A Fire Escape Plan Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Hopkins County Fire Department are joining agencies across the country in observing Oct. 9-15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week, and encourage others to do the same. Hopkins County firefighters and commissioners standby as Judge Robert Newsom reads a proclamation officially recognizing the observance of Fire...
Wildcat Football Wins Third Straight, Opens District Play 1-0
Another dominant first half for Sulphur Springs paved the way to a 37-7 win in their district opener. Including Friday, Oct. 7’s win, Wildcat football has scored 21+ points in each of their last three games; all victories for Coach Brandon Faircloth’s team. Friday’s victory at Gerald Prim Stadium comes over a Braves team that has rushed for 1500 yards in six games this season. Instead, Sulphur Springs flipped the...
Yellow Jackets Are More Aggressive This Time Of Year
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I don’t know about you, but for my money, a yellow jacket (YJ) sting hurts more than any other wasp or bee. Worse, they often sting in force. Regrettably, I have often stuck my hand in a cucumber plant cage and got hit 4-5 times before I could get my hand back out. Honeybees and bumblebees are usually only defensively aggressive, but at this time of year, YJs are extremely aggressive and...
Cross Country Prepped and Ready for District 15-4A Championship Wednesday
Both cross country teams travelled to Lindale Thursday for their final competition prior to the 15-4A District Championship. Using half their team on the women’s side, and half-varsity, half-JV on the men’s side, Coach Ross Hicks wanted his top runners to be in their best form come Wednesday. Traveling light Thursday, Lady Cat XC had just four runners place in Lindale. Edith Martinez, number two runner for the...
Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 10, 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...
