Wildcats Hold on to First Place with Win Over Texas High
The Wildcats’ #13 ranked baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to break a tie on their way to a 6-3 over Texas High at Eagle Stadium on Thursday night. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Wildcats and kept them in first place with an 8-0 district mark. The Wildcats have a 14-5-1 record and they have won ten games in a row. Texas High jumped out into the lead in the top of the first scoring two runs on...
Wildcats Track Qualifies Seven for Area; Finish Fourth at District Meet
The Wildcats’ track team finished in fourth place at the district meet this week in Pine Tree but had seven athletes in six events qualify for the area meet next week. Landry Tyson came into the high jump just hoping to have his best day but then rose to the occasion and finished fourth to qualify for the area meet. Kylan Wade qualified by finishing fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. Ryan Humphries qualified with a third place...
Campbell Arrested on Warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies served an indictment warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 Tuesday according to Chief Investigator Charles Humphries. Wayne Ray Campbell was arrested at his home on Country Road 3128 in Hopkins County. Wednesday morning, Humphries told KSST News that Campbell was arrested after the juvenile made an outcry to her step-father regarding an incident that happened in their home. She...
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II evolved from the earlier Douglas C-74. Many referred to the large aircraft as “Old Shakey”. The first flight by a C-124 took place on 27 November 1949. The first operational aircraft were delivered in May 1950, and production ran through May 1955 (204 C-124As and 243 C-124Cs). The improved C-124C featured more-powerful engines, as well as...
SSISD Elementary and Intermediate Academic UIL Team Scores First Place Victory
SSISD Elementary and Intermediate Academic UIL Team Scores First Place Victory Celebrations for SSISD competitors in Elementary Academic UIL April 24th at both Douglas Intermediate and Sulphur Springs Elementary School will highlight the overall first place finish for the local students in a Academic UIL competition. This is the second year for SSISD second through fifth grade students to compete. Last year the local elementary...
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County Hopkins County Commissioners Court proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” during their regular session Monday morning at the courthouse. They recognized members of CASA, Child Protective Services, the local Judicial System, and law enforcement for their continued efforts. Each agency strives to protect children from abuse and works in assisting...
Wildcats Come From Behind to Defeat Pine Tree 5-4; Remain Unbeaten in District Play
The Wildcats’ baseball team remained unbeaten in district play as they came from behind twice to defeat Pine Tree, 5-4 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The Wildcats Heston Golightly doubled to the wall to drive in Gavin Millsap with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Millsap opened the inning with a walk and then stole second base. It was the Wildcats third one-run win in district play. They are now 7-0 in...
Seven Skimmers Found in Area Gas Pumps
Seven Skimmers Found in Area Gas Pumps After a warning to the public to be aware when using ATM and gas pumps at local convenience stores, Sulphur Springs Police found five skimmers. Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies found two at area convenience stores. The devices found Thursday were all inside the gas pumps and undetectable from the outside of the pump. A Scam Alert was issued mid-morning Thursday by Sulphur Springs Police...
Thursday Accident Update: Driver of Mustang Expectant Mother in Hospital Overnight for Observation
The driver of the Ford Mustang involved in a multi-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon at the 122-mile marker westbound I-30 is remaining in the hospital over night for observation due to her pregnancy. Her daughter, also in the Mustang, was released, according to her grandmother. The accident occurred, according to observers at the scene, near the work zone on I-30 where the right lane was closed to traffic. A semi-truck, the...
Scam Alert Issued by Local Law Enforcement
Be aware when using ATM and gas pumps at local convenience stores as well as elsewhere. A Scam Alert has been issued by Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Sanders says Sulphur Springs Police and County Deputies are examining ATM machines and gas pumps across the city and county. A number of skimmers have been placed on local machines. Sanders said that when using the machines, before placing your credit card into the machine,...
