Citizen Assists Sheriff’s Office in Recovery of Stolen Campers and Trucks
A stolen camper reaped a bumper crop for Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum. The camper stolen on the east side of the county popped up not far from home. Following a search warrant, a bumper-pull camper and a pop-up camper were recovered, along with three stolen pickups—a F-150, a F-350, and a F-450. During the search for the stolen camper, Tatum said a local resident called the Sheriff’s office to report the...
Winners Named in NETBIO Ribeye Roundup
NETBIO Ribeye Roundup Friday provided competition for various levels of ribeye cooking. Twenty-two teams competed in the Amateur Division: Hopkins County Farm Bureau placed first, Legacy Ag Credit placed second, Wood County Farm Bureau was third, Titus County Farm Bureau came in at forth, and fifth place Alliance Bank. Legacy Ag Credit donated their prize money to the Sulphur Springs High School Culinary Class and the Quitman Young...
General Election Early Voting Begins Monday
There will be lots of changes for voters in Hopkins County, according to County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Beginning with the November 3 State Proposition Election, voters can cast ballots at any of the county’s 14 voter centers, six in the county and eight in Sulphur Springs. Early voting begins Monday at a new location, the board room in the SSISD Admin Building. There will be no more paper ballots. All voting will be done...
Chief Investigator Tatum Warns County Residents Regarding Unique Phone Scam
There seems to be an abundance of scam phone calls taking place in Hopkins County as we approach the holidays. A new twist to the scam is that the callers are seeking legitimacy by saying they are affiliated with county government. Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said County Judge Robert Newsom has been receiving complaints from county citizens regarding phone calls in which the caller identifies themself as...
County Finds Financial Help for Capital Murder Case to Be Heard in 2016
Several years ago, fearful that a capital murder case featuring the death penalty could bankrupt the county, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court invested in a program that would help defray costs. Now with a capital case with the death penalty being considered expected sometime in the next year, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court is seeking financial help through the program. County Judge Robert Newsom says it is an interlocal...
SSHS Marching Band Prepares for Area Following District Division I Rating
The Wildcats Marching Band earned a one rating at UIL Competition Tuesday and they also advanced to Area competition later this month. Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said that inspite of the heat, it was a really good day for the band. October 24th is the date for Area competition. Area competition will be at Mesquite Memorial Statdium. McCauley said the SSHS band will be one of the first bands to perform because the district...
Local Man Found Guilty of Retaliation Against a Public Servant
Tuesday afternoon an 8th Judicial District Court jury found John Todd Folmar guilty of Retaliation against a Public Servant. Folmar was on trial for threatening to kill Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison presented a voicemail of the threat in which the defendant had identified himself by name during the trial. The trial began Monday morning and went to jury at 2:30...
A & M-Commerce Open Forum to Discuss Carrying Concealed Handguns on Campus
COMMERCE, TX— Texas A&M University-Commerce has created a task force to make recommendations for implementing Senate Bill 11, a measure that would allow the carrying of concealed handguns on campus. The task force, composed of faculty, staff and students will host a campus forum during a University Community Update on Wed. Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Students, faculty and members of the community will be able...
Sulphur Springs Man Found Dead in Swimming Pool
A body of a 68-year old Sulphur Springs man was found floating in a swimming pool at his home located in the 100 block of Cedar Springs Boulevard Monday night. The deceased has been identified as William Gene Alley. He found found by his wife who called first responders. EMS personnel attempted CPR but were not able to revive the man. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced the man dead at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital at...
Commissioners Court Approves 90-Day Burn Ban Monday
Monday morning during Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court, the commissioners agreed with County Judge Robert Newsom. In a 4-0 vote, commissioners voted to prohibit all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county for 90 days. The ban does not include outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for firefighter training; public...
