Consumer Alert: Tax Scams Are on The Rise
March 20, 2024 – The IRS recently warned that financial scams are on the rise, especially during tax season. Reduce your risk of becoming a target by staying alert and knowing what to watch for. Spotting the most common tax scams. Scammers may contact you via phone, email, text or social media and then impersonate the IRS to make you think there’s a problem with your tax return. Common scam strategies include: Scam alert...
Solar Eclipse: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Event?
March 19, 2024 – For most of us, this April 8th will provide an opportunity to be front and center of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. A total solar eclipse is a rare event, recurring somewhere on Earth every 18 months on average. It is estimated to recur at any given location only every 360–410 years on average. That data makes Sulphur Springs a very rare place for a very rare occurence as our tiny town sits in the very...
PJC Holding In-Person And Online Presidential Candidate Forums
March 19, 2024 – Three finalists for Paris Junior College president will appear at public forums both in-person and online Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22. Paris Junior College Logo The three presidential finalists are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff, students, and the public will be held in-person and online at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30...
Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is...
Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
March 18, 2024 – The frenzy continues about the upcoming solar eclipse with Sulphur Springs being in the centerline pathway for April 8th. Many are making plans on how to capitalize or avoid the huge crowds of folks that will make their way into Hopkins County to experience the eclipse with a little longer total darkness by being in the centerline. As residents and visitors prepare, “viewing safety” should be a top...
Free Cone Day is Back at Dairy Queen!
For one day only, Tuesday, March 19th, Dairy Queen will be giving away one small plain cone to each customer at local Dairy Queen restaurants. Free Cone Day has become an anticipated annual tradition for DQ restaurants in Texas, symbolizing the arrival of warmer weather and the joy of indulging in delicious frozen treats. This year, DQ restaurants in Texas will share smiles and sweetness with a free small plain cone at participating...
A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...
Chamber Connection – March 13th
By Butch Burney March 14, 2024 – Last call for Total Solar Eclipse meetings! The Chamber, City of SS, and emergency management are hosting three informational meetings on Wednesday, March 20, at The Grays Building in Pacific Park. These will be the final meetings that the Chamber will host before the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Anyone interested is invited to attend. The meetings will be at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m....
Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...
Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public
March 12, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities and the perfect place to witness the last solar eclipse viewable...
