Bids for Precinct 3 Property Purchase Rejected
Bartley has proposed purchasing land in Precinct 3 on County Roads 3564 and 3602 The Commissioners Court were slated to consider bids to finance a land purchase in Precinct 3 at their regular meeting this week. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley explained at a November that Precinct 3 is currently and has been leasing the land for several years for precinct work. It is located with frontage on County Roads 3564 and 3602. It’s held...
Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #10-12
A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On January 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16 Don Julian #12 SSHS Sports Story: Lady Cats Golfer Miriam Tran Number 12 on my list of top sports story for 2019 for SSHS teams is another...
Commissioners Consider Fate Of 2 County Roads, Cyber Security Training, Fire Protection Contracts
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during Dec. 23 court session Hopkins County Commissioners this week agreed to let a land owner take over maintenance of two county roads, approved four fire protection agreements and an agreement for cyber security training. 2 County Roads Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin told the court during their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 23, that Jack Kempanaar approached him a few months ago about the...
HCSO: Suspicious Activity Complaint Results in Controlled Substance Arrest
Christopher Calvin Lightfoot A suspicious activity complaint early Tuesday morning resulted in a Mount Vernon man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of suspicious activity in the area of FM 269 and County Road 2416 after 3 a.m. Christmas Eve. They reported seeing a Chevrolet Malibu, which matched the description of the vehicle...
Winnsboro Man Accused Of Trying To Escape From Hopkins County Jail
Coy Wayne Wells A 53-year-old Winnsboro man arrested Friday morning for aggravated assault and three other charges Monday added another offense to the list of charges he is accused of — escape. Coy Wayne Wells is accused of one of the shortest known jail escape attempts in Hopkins County. He was reportedly in custody in less than a minute, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Well allegedly walked out the book-in...
Hopkins County Man Jailed For Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter
A 36-year-old Hopkins County man was arrested Monday night on intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges, following a crash on FM 1567 in which one children was reportedly killed and another injured. Brant Lee McGinnis, whose mailing address is Yantis but according to authorities lives in Hopins County, was alleged to have been intoxicated while driving the 2003 GMC Yukon on FM 1567 near FM 2948 Dec. 23, when the crash...
Micky Masters
Micky Masters, 73, of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away on Sunday December 22nd, 2019. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday December 28th starting at 2pm at the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held immediately after the service. Micky Masters was born on September 5th, 1946 and adopted by Jim and Johnnie Masters. She was raised and lived in Sulphur Springs along with her younger brother Jimmy...
Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HCFD Chief Andy Endsley recognize Dike VFD members for 34 years of service to the community. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Dike Volunteer Fire Department as part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Each month a different volunteer fire department is recognized for their ongoing contributions to the...
Proposed Solar Projects In Dike, Pine Forest Receive County Officials' Approval
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday unanimously approved 318 agreements granting tax incentives for solar projects in Dike and Pine Forest communities “They pay taxes and pay us a fee which is equal to a portion of their taxes, That way when we bring that money into the county’s coffers it doesn’t impact the property taxes,” Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic...
SSISD Tables Decision On Reinvestment Zones For 2 Proposed Solar Farms
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees at their Dec. 19 meeting Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees was poised Thursday evening to vote on an amended reinvestment zone for one proposed solar farm and a reinvestment zone and application for appraised value limitation on qualified property for school maintenance and operations taxes for another. However, after hearing concerns voiced by at least seven community...
