Two Arkansas Residents Arrest on I-30
On 01/28/2023 at approximately 8PM, LT Jonathan Painter observed a gray Jeep Liberty traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of the south service road of IH-30. He turned around and caught up to the vehicle at the 110 entrance ramp. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle pulled over to the right side of the road. Kevin Dewayne Bryant Painter observed the vehicle to be bearing a TX temporary plate and carrying four people, two...
Three Schools Announce Early Release And No School
Sulphur Springs ISD, Como-Pickton ISD and Miller Grove ISD have made the decision to release their students early today due to the intense cold weather and the possibility of the roads freezing over due to cold weather. Sulphur Springs and Como-Pickton will be releasing students at 12 P.M. today, Miller Grove will be releasing students at 12:30 P.M. today. All classes have been canceled for Tuesday.
Friday Gameday Has Five Teams Suiting Up
Friday, Jan. 27 is a busy one for Sulphur Springs sports. In what is truly the first gameday of the spring semester, five different teams from town are all in action. First team up on Friday is tennis, playing in their second competition of the season. Coach Tony Martinez and his squad are in Spring Hill for the second JV competition of the season. JV begins early Friday morning at 8 A.M. In the first spring meet at Sherman, the...
Tennessee Man Brought Back to Hopkins County On Warrants
January 27th, 2023 – Eric Montreal Anderson a.k.a. EBG-Ejizzle, a resident on Memphis, TN was brought back to Hopkins County by Sheriff’s deputies on several outstanding warrants. Deputies traveled to the Horry County Jail in South Carolina to retrieve the accused. Anderson fancies himself a rapper, and has had more than few run-ins with law enforcement. A records check revealed Anderson was serving time for a Grand...
Godbolt Accumulates Additional Felony Charge
January 26, 2023 – While Adrian Jamaal Godbolt of Sulphur Springs was in custody on four changes, an fifth charge was added. The additional charge is related to burglary of a habitation. Bond for that charge is set at $75,000 23FE0003 1 71.02 ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY This is in addition to the following charges. 2229619 1 46.05 UNLAWFUL POSSESS FIREARM BY FELON2229617 1 31.03(E)(4)(C) THEFT OF FIREARM MAGISTRATE...
Pickton Man Arrested On Highway 19
January 24, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies noticed a vehicle, without a proper licence plate, traveling South on Highway 19. The driver of that white car was unable to maintain a single lane. A traffic stop was initiated near the city limits. During the traffic stop the driver was identified as 29 year-old Cameron Lynn Bain of Pickton, TX. Bain has been arrested in the past on narcotics possession charges. BAIN, CAMERON...
Miss Civilization Opening This Weekend at Main Street Theater
Opening this Friday, January 27 at Main Street Theater. located at 225 Main St, is Miss Civilization, the hilarious story of a young woman who matches wits with three burglars attempting to rob her house. This show features Grace Mansfield, Haydn Cummings, Sorin Gonzalez, Cody Lee, and Jeannie Perkins. Performances will be: Friday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m....
Be Weather Vigilant on Tuesday and Wednesday
Winter weather is headed towards Texas on Tuesday January 24th, 2023. The National Weather service is not predicting freezing temperatures for Hopkins County until Wednesday. That means we will see precipitation, but not sleet, snow accumulation or the dreaded ‘wintry mix’.. Be cautious on bridges and overpasses especially Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Road crews are already pre-treating some major roads in areas...
Filing Continues For Sulphur Springs City Council
Sulphur Springs City Secretary Natalie Darrow reports that only two candidates have filed for Places on the Sulphur Springs City Council as of Monday morning, January 23, 2023. Two Places, 6 & 7, are up for election on the upcoming May ballot. John A. Sellers, a current council member and previous city mayor has filed his application for candidacy for Place 7 on Sulphur Springs City Council. Tyler Law has filed his application for...
Skeen Arrested on Organized Crime Charge
January 23, 2023 – Tira, Tx resident Christopher Lee Skeen Jr. was arrested last week and charged with Engaging in Organized Crime, failure to maintain insurance on a vehicle, and operating a motorcycle without a license. Skeen also had an outstanding ticket for speeding in Precinct 1. His bond was set at $75,000. Skeen has been arrested several times in the recent past on charges ranging from forgery of financial instrument to...
