Community Generosity Allows Hopkins County United Way To Award An Additional $17,500 To Agencies
The Hopkins County community’s generosity allowed United Way officers to award an additional $17,531.47 to 17 of the agencies that benefitted from the 2019-2020 campaign. All funds were contributions to the campaign co-chaired by Bill and Beverley Owens, which exceeded the year’s goal. A representative from the agencies allocated a portion of the excess funding received from the 2019-2020 campaign were invited to Hopkins...
3 Assistant City Managers Appointed, Top Candidates For Secretary, Attorney Named
Three assistant city managers were appointed and the top candidates for city secretary and city attorney were also named during Tuesday night’s regular Sulphur Springs City Council meeting. City Manager Marc Maxwell noted the council held an executive session just prior to the start of the 7 p.m. meeting. He said the recommendations were part of long term personnel planning for the city. Maxwell stated that the city has been...
Hazardous Materials Team Called In For Fuel Leak At Pilot
A hazardous materials team was called in for a fuel leak at Pilot Travel Center Tuesday afternoon. Crews remained at the location working Wednesday morning. Sulphur Springs dispatchers were first contacted around 3 p.m. July 6, 2021, by someone reporting oil or diesel fuel bubbling up from the ground outside of the South Hillcrest Drive truck stop. The leak appears to be either diesel or biodiesel leaking from a tank or piping at the...
Charlotte Turner Memorial CASA Fundraiser
By Savannah Everett On Saturday July 3rd, Alliance Bank hosted the annual Charlotte Turner Memorial fundraiser for Hunt County CASA. It was a huge success with around 40 cars, trucks and motorcycles registered. Bunches of car enthusiasts came out to support CASA. There were cars from every era. Refreshments were available, and there were fun trivia games and prizes! CASA was able to raise $500 from the Journey Golf Cart Giveaway, and...
Police, Deputies Interrupt Theft In Progress At Local Business
Police officers and deputies interrupted a theft in progress early Wednesday morning at a local business. They arrested a man who tried to run from the authorities, but was quickly apprehended. Moses Jerome McLaurin, March 2021. Photo Credit The Neshoba Democrat On July 7, 2021 at approximately 2 a.m., Sulphur Springs Police Department and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to Nor-Tex for a theft in progress. Upon arrival,...
KRVA Summer Fun Giveaway – Part 3
The coolest way to beat the summer heat is to visit the Ladonia Rodeo! KRVA is giving away tickets to the Ladonia Rodeo happening this Friday July 9th and Saturday July 10th!To be eligible to win, you need to do 3 things: 1. Like the KRVA Facebook homepage 2. Like the Ladonia Rodeo Post 3. Comment “Friday” or “Saturday” to let us know what night you’d prefer That’s it! You’ll automatically be...
Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Fun Time!
Cooper Lake’s White Sand Beach area Press Release: Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Time! Midsummer fun can be found at Cooper Lake State Park! Sun, sand, the water, educational programs and so much more awaits you at the park. Speaking ofsand, the park has added white sand to both our swimming beaches. This soft whitesand will take you away to a more tropical setting. Perfect for building sandcastles orplanting your beach...
Promotions Announced For Some Como-Pickton CISD Employees
Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Greg Bower announced promotions for a few district employees. The promotions come following a few resignations which, the superintendent said, allows the district to reward hard working district staff members for their efforts. Como-Pickton CISD War Eagle Dr. Bower said Amy Friddle will be promoted from student services coordinator to officially become an assistant elementary principal and district...
Atlanta, Texas Woman Arrested In Rockwall County On Hopkins County Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified a 41-year-old Atlanta, Texas woman had been arrested in Rockwall County on a Hopkins County warrant. Veronica Bryant (HCSO jail photo) Veronica Bryant was transported from Rockwall to Hopkins County jail, where Deputy Joe Hooten escorted her into the county jail. She was booked at 1:50 a.m. July 6, 2021, on a bond forfeiture order for a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4...
2 Como-Pickton FCCLA Members Earn Silver Medals, 1 Serves As Volunteer At National Meet
Last week, three members of the Como-Pickton High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter participated in the 2021 National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Como-Pickton FCCLA members Chelsey Osborne, Logan Langley and Presley Cummins at the 2021 National FCCLA Convention. Chelsey Osborne and Logan Langley competed at the national conference and came home with silver medals. They completed a...
