George Back in Hopkins County Jail
February 21, 2023 – Brittany Leigh George is back in Hopkins County Jail on drug related charges. She is currently charged with manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Brittany Leigh George, 2023 This is not the first time George has been in Hopkins County Jail. In 2020, She turned herself in to authorities for a outstanding felony warrant. That warrant was for a 2019...
Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet Award Winners
Feb. 21, 2023- The Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet was Feb 16 and several members of the community were selected and given awards during the banquet. The awards were Given to those who were outstanding in their fields. The award winners of the event were: Caregiver of the Year, selected by the Pilot Club – Carlie Penson Growth and Renewal Award, selected by the Downtown Business Alliance – Linda Galligher...
Iowa Resident Arrested for Theft of Wallet
February 21, 2023 – Alexandria Mae Newton is in Hopkins County Jail, following her arrest for theft of a wallet. Inside the wallet was $100 and a driving licence. Employees of a local business witnessed Newton removing items that did not belong to her. Newton managed to exit the building with the items. Police arrived in time to catch her walking away from the business. Once arrested, Newton did not want to identify herself....
Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested
Feb. 20, 2023- Christopher Lee Price was arrested Saturday Feb. 18 by Officer A. Chaney for the theft of 8 catalytic converters on CR 1106. Hopkins County Sheriffs Office Communications received a call in reference to multiple cars on the victims property in which all the catalytic converters had been removed from the vehicles located on the property. The victim stated that they suspected, Price ,who had been over to the victims dairy...
Human Trafficking Courses Bring Awareness, Volunteer Opportunities To A&M-Commerce Students
COMMERCE, TX—Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce are gaining awareness of human trafficking thanks to the university’s newly developed undergraduate and graduate courses. The courses also provide volunteer opportunities for students to help trafficking victims. The U.S. Department of Justice defines human trafficking as “a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in...
Weatherall back in Jail for Parole Violation
February 17, 2023 – Conchetta Janell Weatherall is back in Hopkins County Jail after her arrest on Wednesday. Weatherall was arrested for violating her parole. She was indicted on the original theft charge in January of 2022. That incident occurred at Wal-Mart. Conchetta Janell Weatherall in 2023 Weatherall was arrested on a charge of theft of property less than $2,500 with two previous convictions, a state jail felony. Sulphur...
Chambers in Jail After Stolen Car Chase
February 17, 2023 – Corey Courtez Chambers, a 20 year-old resident of Cordova, TX, was arrested on Thursday after a brief car chase. He was a passenger in the stolen car. Chambers, who lists himself as unemployed, was found to be wanted for Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, and Aggravated Robbery in Fayette County TN. Corey Courtez Chambers in 2023 Chambers is no stranger to stolen vehicles and car chases. In January of...
Wilkerson Back in Jail on Parole Violation
February 17, 2023 – Keaton Pierce Wilkerson is back in Hopkins County Jail for a Felony parole violation. Paris, TX Police responded to the 4300 block of Bonham St at 2:53 P.M. on February 10, 2023 in reference to a wanted person. Officers arrested 20 year old Keaton Pierce Wilkerson, of Saltillo, Texas, on the Hopkins County Felony Probation Violation warrant. Wilkerson was booked and later transferred to the Lamar County Jail....
Ride in a Stolen Car Lands Sykes in Jail
February 17, 2023 – Otisha Sykes, a 23 year-old resident of Memphis, TX, was assessed on several warrants after a brief car chase on Thursday. Sykes was a passenger in the stolen car, and was initially released and given a courtesy transport by law enforcement to a local bus stop. A short time later, Shelby County Tn officials contacted the Hopkins County Sheriff Department and notified them of the outstanding warrants. Deputies...
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar Feb. 20-24, 2023
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 Feb. 20-24, 2023 includes:MONDAY, Feb. 20- Tuna Noodle Casserole, Broccoli and a Roll TUESDAY, Feb. 21- Catfish Nuggets, Hushpuppies and Coleslaw WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22- BBQ Rope Sausage, Black-Eye Peas and...
