More Arrests In Investigation of County Burglaries
Two adults and one juvenile were arrested Sunday as Hopkins County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigators continue to apprehend those responsible for a rash of burglaries in the county. As of early Monday morning, the trio had been tied to four of the burglaries and the county CID thought other burglaries will also be solved with this arrest. Tuesday morning, Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said his department...
Prickette Chosen SSISD Board President
John Prickette was selected as board president for the next year by the Sulphur Springs school board Monday night during their May session. Leesa Toliver was chosen vice-president and Robin Vaughn secretary. The Sulphur Springs School Board recognized Valedictorian Andrew Allen and Salutatorian Ariel Gonzalez and gave them plaques at Monday night’s board meeting. Oaths of office for another term were also given to Don Sapaugh...
Record Number Participate in PJC Commencement Ceremony
A record number of Paris Junior College participated in Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. With more than 300 students wanting to walk across the stage to receive their diploma, the ceremony was moved to the Paris High School Gymnasium to accommodate overflow crowds. Dr. Pamela Anglin, Paris Junior College President, led the Board of Regents, faculty and graduates in procession. Sophomore Lauren Jeans of Paris, Student...
Theater Auditorium Named to Honor Joe and Lucy McCorkle
Joe McCorkle is the last of the original Charter Member Community Players who brought presentation of plays to Sulphur Springs 35 years ago. Sunday after a matinee staging of Sylvia at the Main Street Theatre, some of the current Community Players bestowed special awards to Joe and Lucy McCorkle. During the event, the auditorium of the theater was named the “Lucy and Joe McCorkle Auditorium”. At the conclusion of the play,...
Wildcats Win at Legacy; Corsicana Next
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack liked how his team gutted it out in a series clinching 5-4 win in eight innings over Mansfield Legacy Saturday on the road. The win came after an earlier loss to Legacy Saturday, 1-0 that forced game three. The Wildcats now face Corsicana in a round three baseball series coming up at Sunnyvale Thursday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. with a Saturday afternoon game at 2 p.m. if necessary. Two extra...
Arrest Made in County Burglaries Investigation
James Alexander Pringle, 24, was arrested by Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers assisted by Quitman law enforcement Friday. According to Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum, Pringle, who was living in a shed in Quitman, has been identified as one of the individuals who have been burglarizing homes and autos in the county. Pringle’s activity was identified as specifically in the Peerless area. Saturday morning...
Blue Bell Begins Layoffs
Massive layoffs begin for Blue Bell Creameries based in Brenham, Texas. The Texas-favorite ice cream brand announced today on their website that they will initially layoff 1,450 temporary and full-time employees in the wake of the ongoing Listeria outbreak that the company has battled the past few months. The announcement today was a shock to many employees and certainly a difficult decision for the owner’s and management of...
Over 3.1 Million Dollars in Scholarships Presented SSHS Students
Over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships were earned by Sulphur Springs High School students this school year. The scholarships and other honors were present to students Thursday night during the annual Sulphur Springs High School Honors and Awards Program in the Civic Center Auditorium Thursday night. Williams noted that the scholarships were presented by some of the finest technical schools in the country as well as Ivy League...
Family Violence Leads to Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police arrested, Michael Brandon Reynolds, 34. Reynolds was arrested Wednesday evening on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, interference with an emergency request for assistance, and unlawful restraint charges, according to SSPD Chief Jay Sanders. Sanders said the arrest is also classified as family violence, which could lead to enhanced charges. Sanders said that during the day Wednesday, Reynolds restrained...
City of Como Water OK For Use
Thursday morning at 9:30, the Texas Commission on Environmetal Quality has recended the need to boil water for consumption notice for customers of the City of Como water system, according to Ron Walker, Mayor of the City of Como. Walker said citizens may now use the water without boiling and cooling it first. Walker had received the notice minutes before a call from KSST for an update. Earlier this week, the TCEQ reported a positive...
