First Night of Cover Girl Contest–Video Presentation
by Doug Haston Tuesday night was the first night of the Hopkins County Fall Festival Cover Girl Contest. The four contestants competed in cow milking, saddling a horse, calf scramble, and driving a tractor. Thursday the contestants will stack hay, cut up a chicken, and sowing in the rodeo arena at the civic center. The new Cover Girl will be named Saturday during the performances in the civic center...
Grand Jury Hands Down October 2016 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 49 indictments Monday afternoon, October 17th. Six were sealed awaiting arrest of the indicted individuals. Those indicted include: Justen Black Saffel was indicted for one count of Arson. Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews’ investigation of a structure fire on County Road 4582 has led to the arrest of Saffel, 21, a volunteer with the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. During an...
SSISD Board Honors Two Students, Hear Reports, Make Appointments
Sulphur Springs School Board honored two students for outstanding performance in academic achievement as they began their Monday night October board meeting in the administration building board room. The school board heard various reports and made appointments as well as accepted resignations and hired new personnel. Christian Corona was recognized for his achievement in the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program. Corona...
Franklin County Sheriff Names Deceased Found near Rural Home; Investigation Continues
Monday, Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones released the name of the 23-year old found found near the front porch of a residence on Franklin County Road SW 4430. The deceased person from the incident last Thursday, 10-13-2016, is Levi Wayne Deforrest of Winnsboro, Texas. He was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Jim Alford. He died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to Jones. Franklin County Deputies found the body after...
Wildcats’ Marching Band Earned First Division Rating Saturday; UIL Competition Set for Tuesday
The Wildcats’ marching band earned first division ratings from three judges at a band contest in Commerce Saturday. Band Director Charles McCauley said the band was cheered on by a large number of supporters. He indicated the band again had their best performance of the year Saturday, full of energy with good tempo. Despite the top rating, McCauley said the mostly complimentary judges did find some areas that could be improved....
DBA Fall Decorating Contest Winners Announced
Fifteen businesses entered the Downtown Business Association’s Fall Decorating Contest this year. Awards were presented to the top two business and top two residential winners were named Monday afternoon. First place business was presented to Ramey and Sheffield and attorney’s office located on Jefferson Street. Second place business was City National Bank. First place residential was presented to Debra Tanton on West Park Street....
Reilly Springs Jamboree Founder Honored with Proclamation
To a full auditorium at the Reilly Springs Jamboree on Saturday October 15, 2016, Reilly Springs resident and former judge Yvonne King read a proclamation set forth by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome, marking the 60th year. The country music show began in October 1956 on the stage of the old schoolhouse after consolidation with Sulphur Springs, and is still running today. Many family members of founder Joe “Shelton”...
2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade–Video Production
by Doug Haston, KSST/Channel 18...
Two Opportunities to Learn More of PJC Proposed District Service Plan on November Ballot
Hopkins County residents have two opportunities to learn more about the Paris Junior College district service plan that will be on the November 8th general election ballot. Monday night at the civic center and Tuesday night at the County Republican Bipartisan Forum. In order to provide more information about the Paris Junior College proposed district service plan, a series of town halls are being held in the coming weeks. The meeting...
Arkansas Escapee Found in Sulphur Springs; Two arrested
When the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Sulphur Springs Police Department SWAT Team executed a felony arrest at 610 Houston Street they found not only the escapee but a member of the Special Crimes Unit and SWAT Team also found a controlled substance belonging to a resident at the address. Jeremy Lynn Barnett, 40, of Arkansas had escaped from the McGehee Police Department in that state. He was living at the residence also occupied...
