Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Nurse Aide Class Starts April 7
March 27, 2025 – The Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a nurse aide class from April 7 to May 28. The class and clinical will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The course prepares entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care...
Pittsburg Man Asking for Lawyer, Lawyer, Lawyer, Ends Up in Jail, Jail, Jail
Blake Danile Lee Saylor March 27, 2025 – A 28-year-old man attempted to sail through Hopkins County on Interstate 30 early Thursday morning, but caught the attention of deputies from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. It all began with a report of a reckless driver on I-30 traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed near the 127 mile marker at 1:17am. Officers quickly spotted the suspect vehicle and observed several...
Jennings Gets Closer to Finding Out Fate
Everett Van Jennings March 25, 2025 – Embattled local real estate investor, Everett Jennings, continues his path toward justice with Pre-Trial hearings scheduled for 9:00am Wednesday, March 26th. Jennings has six charges listed on the 8th Judicial District court docket that will have Pre-Trial discussions. Those charges listed for pre-trial range from evading arrest to theft over $300,000 as well as engaging in organized...
Ag Commission Sid Miller Reports Unsolicited Live Plants Now Being Delivered
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reported that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has collected 311 unsolicited seed packages across 64 locations, including the first instance of a live plant being mailed unsolicited to a Texas resident. Texans are urged not to panic if an unexpected package arrives at their door but to proceed cautiously if the contents are unfamiliar. Commissioner Miller asks...
Vietnam Veterans Day March 29
March 24, 2025 – On Saturday March 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Sulphur Springs, Texas, will host a Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at Celebration Plaza. This event honors the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans. Community members are encouraged to attend to show appreciation for these veterans. Celebration Plaza, located in downtown Sulphur Springs, has previously hosted events honoring veterans, such as Veterans Day...
“Draggieland” is Back
March 24, 2025 – A federal judge ruled in favor of the First Amendment rights of a Texas A&M student group, blocking the university’s attempt to prohibit an upcoming drag show, Draggieland, on the College Station campus. The ruling, issued today, affirms that the university’s decision to cancel the event likely violated constitutional protections of free speech and expression. “We’re overjoyed with today’s decision,” said...
The SSHS Lady Cats and the North Lamar Lady Panthers Challenged Each Other in an Exciting Game of Softball March 21st
March 23, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats played against the North Lamar High School Lady Panthers in an exciting game of softball March 21, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this thrilling game that was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin wonderfully provided Play by Play and Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this action...
Paris Junior College Honor Society Garners Awards at State Convention
March 23, 2025 – At the recent Texas annual meeting of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the two-year college honor society, the PTK Beta Zeta Chapter at Paris Junior College garnered several awards: Five-Star Chapter Award, College Project Award of Merit, the Outstanding Officer Award, and recognition of PJC President Dr. Stephen Benson. Photo cutline 1: The PJC contingent at PTK Texas included, from left, PJC President Dr. Stephen...
Weed War
March 23, 2025 -By Ronnie Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener Now that spring is here and both the desirable and undesirable plants are growing again, it is time to begin the never-ending battle with weeds. It is a shame that the frigid February temperatures only seemed to harm our “good” plants, and left the “bad” ones undamaged. In order to begin combat with these weeds, it is first necessary to identify what type of weed is...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson has Some Notes on Fertilizer
March 23, 2025 – It’s spring, and it is time to feed your plants! It is highly recommended to have a soil test done BEFORE adding fertilizer to your landscape! Free soil test bags are available at the AgriLife Extension office, and a soil test is only $12. All containers of fertilizer sold at nurseries and garden centers are labeled with 3 numbers. These numbers show the percentage of the main nutrients in the...
