6 Taken Into Custody In District Court This Week
Mar31

6 Taken Into Custody In District Court This Week

At least 6 people have been taken into custody in district court and jailed on felony charges this week. Steven Derek Hanson Steven Derek Hanson was taken into custody at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, on a burglary of a building warrant. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson escorted the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man to the county jail, where he was remained Thursday on the felony charge; the offense was...

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Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University
Mar31

Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University

On Wednesday, Mar. 30 athlete Korderrian “Bull” Turner signed his letter of intent to play on at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall.  The senior played football, basketball and track in his time in Sulphur Springs. Turner is the son of Stacey Cork and stepson of Kenneth Cork. The senior had already technically signed before the event, so Wednesday’s signing event at the Multi Purpose Building was more as a...

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Unilever Recall: Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant – Powder and Fresh Scent
Mar31

Unilever Recall: Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant – Powder and Fresh Scent

Slightly Elevated Levels of Benzene Cited Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Unilever United States is voluntarily recalling two Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants to the consumer level. An internal review showed slightly elevated levels of benzene in some product samples. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that...

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Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup
Mar31

Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup

March 31, 2022 – A Decatur Texas woman was caught driving a stolen pickup through Sulphur Springs early Thursday morning, according to arrest reports. Sharlyne Kay Vining AKA Shell and Nichelle Vining Sulphur Springs Police Communications Operators notified Officers of a report regarding a stolen pickup. Officers reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado with the license plate number given traveling on North Hillcrest Drive (Loop...

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Flowering, Potted, Hangings Baskets, Packs Offered At Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale
Mar31

Flowering, Potted, Hangings Baskets, Packs Offered At Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale

A variety of flowering, bedding, potted and hanging plants and vegetables will be available at the Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale this Saturday at the high school. The SSFFA Plant Sale has become an annual tradition to not only provide the students with opportunities to maintain and grow plants but to provide lush greens, topped with red, yellow, pink, orange and purple flowers, ferns, vegetables and flowers the community can purchase...

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Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records
Mar31

Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records

Social Security Administration – March 31, 2022 News Release The Social Security Administration announced a new policy change which will allow people to self-select their sex marker on their Social Security number record, likely beginning in the fall of 2022. The announced was made by Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi Thursday morning, March 31, 2022. “The Social Security Administration is committed to...

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Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot
Mar30

Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a vehicle parked in a South Broadway Street parking lot away from other vehicles. Noting it looked like one he knew a wanted Sulphur Springs man drives, he ran the license plate and confirmed it to be registered to the 49-year-old. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff (HCSO jail photo) Baumann contacted the person sleeping inside of the vehicle. He then asked him to step...

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Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27
Mar30

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup For the 2022-2023 school year will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the school. Sulphur Bluff ISD The full-day prekindergarten program for district students is designed to provide a solid foundation of school success among 4-year-olds prior to entering the regular public school program. The SBISD pre-k program goal is to reduce the probability of school failure for at-risk...

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Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
Mar30

Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved

A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...

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Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair
Mar30

Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair

A 55+ Health Fair will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St. “We will have lots of booths, giveaways and screenings that will be free for you to take advantage of,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director. 55+ Health Fair will be held April 5, 2022, at First Baptist...

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